You don't have to head all the way south to find excellent beaches. If you're visiting or living in Lisbon, you have some brilliant Portuguese Blue Flag beaches just a short train ride away. It’s ...

With its balmy weather, pastel-colored buildings, and surprisingly reasonable prices, Lisbon is quickly becoming one of the world's most coveted destinations and Portugal's most visited region, ...

With the sun just beginning to rise over the Atlantic, I'm bracing myself to step into cold, crystal clear water when suddenly I see them: a pod of dolphins cuts through the mirror-like surface just ...

Even though I was only away for four days, Lisbon was the ideal city break because it is so close to beautiful beach towns.

Ready to see surfers take on the biggest waves in the world? Head to Praia do Norte, located to the north of Nazaré. The beach is known for its untamed coastline, including rolling dunes and lush ...

Sign up for our Metro US email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox! Lisbon is one of the few European capitals that ...

A 45-year-old father on vacation with his family was reported to have drowned while attempting to save his two young daughters on Calada beach, just outside the Portuguese capital, Lisbon. Portugal's ...

ALGÉS, Portugal — A hot Saturday in August would usually mean beaches bustling with tourists and locals. But instead of a collage of colorful towels and the sounds of splashing and laughter, only a ...