Stylish hotel lounge with modern furniture, bar with stools, and city view through large windows.

More Than a Stay: The Ando Living Way of Life

May 27, 2025
Outdoor café in a vibrant alley with festive decorations and people enjoying dining under colorful lantern lights.

Lisbon & Porto’s Festas Populares: Summer 2025 Partying in the City

Celebrate Portuguese tradition with lively summer festivals like Lisbon’s Santo António and Porto’s São João, filled with music, wine, and street parties.
May 13, 2025
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Lisbon’s Jacarandás: Spring in Purple Bloom

Discover the stunning Jacarandá trees in Lisbon and their breathtaking violet bloom each spring. Learn about the history, best viewing spots, and why this seasonal event is a must-see for visitors and locals alike.
May 13, 2025
Smiling woman enjoying wine, part of Ando Insider Picks by Ando Living's Charlotte Lecarpentier.

Lisbon authentic gems by Charlotte

After seven years in Lisbon, Charlotte shares her favorite hidden gems — authentic, charming spots that capture the true spirit of the city.
May 13, 2025
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restaurant openings that you need to know about by Hugo

The most highly rated, must-visit restaurant openings that you need to know about…our Community Manager, Hugo Campbell-Davys, shares his exciting new spots to discover on your next visit to Lisbon. 
May 12, 2025
Designers working with fabric swatches and blueprints for Inside the Design by The Ando Edit and Carolina Grave.

Inside the Design with Carolina Grave

Curious how Lisbon’s charm takes shape in design? We caught up with Carolina Grave, Interior Design Project Manager at Ando Living, to explore how everything from original blue tiles to the calm of the Tagus river inspired our soon-to-open Abrantes 48 House in Santos. 
May 12, 2025
Oliόfora essential oils with energizing orange flower, eco-friendly packaging by Daria Maximova.

Meet Our Local Friend – Daria Maximova, Founder of Oliófora

Made with local and organic oils and ingredients, Oliófora is our bath & body amenities provider and an integral part of the Ando Living experience, in Portugal. Together, we are keen on taking the travellers’ experience to a whole new level.
March 18, 2025
Charming pink building with outdoor seating under umbrellas, adorned with potted plants and blue tablecloths.

4 Days in Lisbon: What to Do & Where to Go

Traveling to Lisbon, have been reading a lot about the city, but still have no idea where to start exploring? We’ve got you covered! Here are our suggestions for four days in Lisbon.
December 27, 2024
Colorful buildings and boats along the Douro River in Porto, Portugal under a clear blue sky.

2 Days in Porto: What to Do & Where to Go

Porto is the most popular city in Portugal after Lisbon, the capital. Besides its iconic evening sunlight, it has beautiful views across the Douro River and a few places you won’t want to miss. Here is our pick for two days in Porto!
November 18, 2024
Contemporary art gallery interior with various paintings on white walls, featuring modern artworks and sculptures.

Must-visit Art Galleries in Lisbon

Lisbon is teeming with art. Be it on streets and buildings, murals, or art galleries, residents and tourists can soak up different styles, art forms, and talent. In this article, we take you on a stroll through some of the best galleries in the city.
November 13, 2024