Gloria Funicular, Lisbon
The Gloria Funicular is a popular tourist attraction in Lisbon, taking tourists up one of the steepest hills in town.
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Iberian lynx population growing
Breeding programs that kickstarted the return of the Iberian lynx have helped the species grow rapidly.
At long last, a Lisbon airport decision
Finally, a final decision (at least for now) has been made on a location for Lisbon's planned new international airport, to be built at a former military airbase across the Tagus River from the city. New Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro announced the decision, decades in the making and unmaking, along with a package of other major infrastructure measures, including a new bridge across the river to improve airport access, upgrades for the existing airport, and a commitment to move...
Portugal's TAP, new airport still 'up in the air'
Election of a new government has left the privatization of TAP and location of a new airport on the back burner, again
A Roman tunnel is Lisbon's hot ticket
Roman tunnels under the city are only open on limited days, and the tickets for this time around went in two days
Portugal food couriers call a strike
Better working conditions and a living wage are at the heart of the demands
Spain's trains to Portugal: Delays ahead
Spanish rail operator Renfe's high-speed plans for Portugal are facing a number of technical obstacles
Portugal to Spain: Shortest international bridge
Where smugglers once improvised a border crossing, a pleasant little crossing connects Spain and Portugal for those on foot or bike
Ryanair leans on Portugal airport decision
Ryanair is adding 14 new routes to Portugal, as well as demanding the government open a new airport immediately
Petra 2022, by Vhils, Belem, Portugal
DrFumblefinger comes across an interesting sculpture while visiting the fascinating National Coach Museum in Belem.
Lisbon in Vegan Top Ten
The Portuguese capital makes it into the Happy Cow list for the first time
Shrine of Our Lady of Fátima, Portugal
DrFumblefinger visits the Shrine of Fatima, where apparitions of the Virgin Mary were said to have appeared to three shepherd children in 1917
Lisbon landmark may get a new life
A now-abandoned hilltop building may become an environmental center and scenic overlook
Lisbon bookstore closes after 183 years
Founded in 1840, Ferin suffered huge losses in recent years
Nativity Scenes, Church of San Francisco, Evora, Portugal
DrFumblefinger enjoys exploring a most impressive collection of Nativity Scenes, collected from 80 countries, on display in Evora.