Amid low crime rates, sunny Lisbon continues its cultural boom.

Five places to put on your itinerary

Don't tell the mallrats, but Lisbon is becoming an Iberian cultural hub

Portuguese architect and designer Carvalho Araújo has designed this pared-down porcelain espresso cup and saucer for Vista Alegre.

Conserveira de Lisboa has fed Lisboans, Michelin judges and tourists alike for 77 years.

"This is one of the first literary cafés in Porto," boasts Antero Braga, a veteran of the book industry for 38 years.