African beats in a revamped quarter, flaming sausages at a low-key fado house, art in a sprawling garden, surfing on a hidden beach, creative cuisine from the chef's spoon… Get lost in the city of sweet sadness.

One of the fastest-changing cities in Europe, Lisbon remains affordable—but it’s receiving waves of new businesses and creative people looking to shape its future.

After several lost decades the Portuguese capital has woken from its slumber. One of the fastest-changing cities in Europe, Lisbon remains affordable—but it’s receiving waves of new businesses and creative people looking to shape its future. The colonial past remains etched in the streets—and in its vibrant mix of communities from former overseas dominions.