Spending time in the busy centre of Lisbon, or Lisboa, often calls for some downtime on the coast. Fortunately, Lisbon offers easy access to some of Portugal's most beautiful beaches, making for a ...

ALENTEJO, Portugal — We stood on a boardwalk overlooking dunes and a swath of beach that stretched as far as we could see in both directions. It was a warm, sunny spring day and the beach was deserted ...

"A Fatty's Guide to Traveling and Eating the World" is a monthly travel and food column here at Salon that’s dedicated to helping travelers of all sizes find adventure If you’re flying into Lisbon, ...