Things to Do
Free Museum Entry for Portugal Residents: 52 Days a Year in Lisbon
Since August 2024, residents can visit Portugal's national museums free on any day, up to 52 days a year. The Lisbon sites covered, how to register and the EU challenge.
Tag: Lisbon
Housing
Short-Term Rental Rules in Lisbon: Registration, Bans and Neighbors
Lisbon tightened its local lodging rules in December 2025. What a host needs before listing a flat, where new registrations are blocked, and how neighbors can act against a noisy unit.
Health
SNS 24 Helpline (808 24 24 24): When to Call Instead of the ER
Portugal wants people to phone before they walk into a hospital emergency room. How the SNS 24 line and app work, what a referral changes and when to dial 112 instead.
Portugal
Public Holidays in Portugal: Dates, Lisbon’s 13 June and Bridge Days
Thirteen national holidays, one Lisbon holiday and a few optional ones. The full calendar for 2027, what changes for shops, banks and transport, and the rules on bridge days.
Housing
Renting an Apartment in Lisbon: Contracts, Deposits and Scams
The Lisbon rental market moves fast, which is exactly when newcomers sign things they should not. These are the rules and checks that protect you before you pay.
Getting Around
Parking in Lisbon: EMEL Zones and the Resident Parking Badge
Street parking in Lisbon is run by the city's mobility company, EMEL. How the zones work, what the resident badge costs and what happens if you get it wrong.