Black In Portugal

Black In Portugal A community and safe space for Black/African Descendants who live, are visiting or relocating to Portugal
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As a parent, one of the biggest questions I get is:"Is Portugal actually family-friendly?"My honest answer?Yes.Not becau...
16/06/2026

As a parent, one of the biggest questions I get is:
"Is Portugal actually family-friendly?"

My honest answer?
Yes.

Not because there are playgrounds or family attractions (although there are plenty). It's because of the people.

When my baby had a full meltdown on a flight recently, strangers helped. Flight attendants helped. Nobody rolled their eyes. Nobody made me feel like I was inconveniencing them.

That experience reminded me of why I fell in love with Portugal in the first place.

So I put together a practical guide for parents visiting, scouting, or moving to Portugal with babies and toddlers—complete with stroller tips, transportation advice, family-friendly spots, and a few things travel blogs usually leave out.

For the parents in our community: What's the best travel tip you've learned with little ones?

Read the full article here.

A practical guide to traveling Portugal with babies and toddlers — from someone who actually lives here

What if one of the most important stories in Lisbon is the one most people never hear?For nearly 30 years, Batoto Yetu P...
15/06/2026

What if one of the most important stories in Lisbon is the one most people never hear?

For nearly 30 years, Batoto Yetu Portugal has been preserving, researching, and sharing the African presence in Portugal through music, dance, storytelling, and guided tours.

Their tours invite people to see Lisbon differently—not as tourists, but as people reconnecting with a history that has always been here.

Because when you understand what’s beneath the streets, the city starts to look very different.

If you’re visiting Portugal—or have lived here for years—this is a story worth reading.

What’s something you learned about Portugal that completely changed how you see it?

The African history of Lisbon runs deeper than anyone is taught. If you're coming, this tour belongs on your list.

He crossed five borders to get here.Not for adventure. Not for a better job.To survive.Years later, Chef Yika Kiros is b...
11/06/2026

He crossed five borders to get here.

Not for adventure. Not for a better job.

To survive.

Years later, Chef Yika Kiros is building something in Lisbon that carries memory, culture, and the story of where he comes from.

Our newest feature follows a journey that began in Eritrea, crossed the Sahara Desert and the Mediterranean Sea, and eventually led to a kitchen in Arroios.

Some stories remind you that resilience isn't a buzzword. It's real.

What's a meal that instantly takes you back home?

Read the full story here!

Chef Yika Kiros left Eritrea, survived the Sahara and the Mediterranean, and arrived in Lisbon with nothing but resilience. Azmarino is what he built from the other side.

Imagine walking into a space everyone else has already written off.The kitchen is rotten. The place needs work. There ar...
09/06/2026

Imagine walking into a space everyone else has already written off.

The kitchen is rotten. The place needs work. There are dozens of other applicants.
Most people would keep looking.
Margi Van Doren looked around and immediately knew: This is it.
What struck me most about this story wasn't the boutique he's building. It was his belief in a vision before there was proof it would work.

That's the thing about builders. They see possibilities long before everyone else does.

Have you ever taken a chance on something that didn't make sense to anyone else?

Margi Van Doren left Paris for Lisbon and chose the best street in Chiado. Fifty people wanted it. He got it. Now he is building something.

At 58, she chose herself for the first time.At 63, she's living around the world, building a movement, and helping Black...
07/06/2026

At 58, she chose herself for the first time.

At 63, she's living around the world, building a movement, and helping Black women overcome their fear of water.

This isn't just a story about Portugal. It's a story about reinvention, healing, and refusing to believe it's ever too late to start over.

Have you ever made a decision that changed the entire direction of your life? Share below 👇🏾

Diamond Crystal came to Portugal to heal. What happened in the water changed everything — for her, and for every Black woman afraid to swim.

What if the life you’ve built looks good on paper, but doesn’t feel right anymore?Not every move starts with a plan. Som...
06/06/2026

What if the life you’ve built looks good on paper, but doesn’t feel right anymore?

Not every move starts with a plan. Sometimes it starts with a feeling you can no longer ignore.

Our newest story explores why so many women are learning to trust that feeling — and what can happen when they do.

Have you ever known it was time for a change before you knew what came next?

Read the full article here!

The women leaving for Lisbon aren’t following a strategy. They’re following a feeling. And there’s a retreat on July 3rd and 4th designed to help you do the same.

Looking for Jamaican food in Lisbon? 🇯🇲🔥Oxtail. Curry goat. Jerk chicken. Rum punch. Good music. Good people.If you’ve b...
04/06/2026

Looking for Jamaican food in Lisbon? 🇯🇲🔥

Oxtail. Curry goat. Jerk chicken. Rum punch. Good music. Good people.

If you’ve been wondering where to find authentic Jamaican flavors in Portugal, there’s one name that keeps coming up in conversations:

We sat down with founder Kelvin Sang to talk about building a little piece of Jamaica in Portugal and how a craving for home turned into something much bigger.

Kelvin Sang noticed something when he first arrived in Lisbon: Jamaican music was everywhere. The food was nowhere. So he did something about it.

"Can I find products for my hair in Portugal?" 👀It's one of the most common questions we hear from people planning a mov...
02/06/2026

"Can I find products for my hair in Portugal?" 👀

It's one of the most common questions we hear from people planning a move.

The good news? Yes, you can.

From curly and coily hair products to beauty supply stores and online options, finding what you need is much easier than many people think.

Read the full guide and save it for later 🖤

Because “But What About My Hair?” Is a Valid Question

One of the questions we get asked all the time is:"Where should I eat in Lisbon?" 🍴The truth is, there are so many optio...
01/06/2026

One of the questions we get asked all the time is:

"Where should I eat in Lisbon?" 🍴

The truth is, there are so many options that it can be hard to know where to start. So we've rounded up some spots worth checking out this month — whether you're looking for brunch, dinner, a quick bite, or somewhere to take visiting friends and family.

If you're always looking for your next great meal, this list is for you.

And if you've discovered a spot we should know about, drop it in the comments 👇🏾

The favorites are great. But there’s a whole city waiting for you to find it.

June in Portugal is not a suggestion... it's an experience. 🇵🇹🎉The streets come alive. The music gets louder. The sardin...
01/06/2026

June in Portugal is not a suggestion... it's an experience. 🇵🇹🎉

The streets come alive. The music gets louder. The sardines hit the grill. The parties spill into the night.

If you've never experienced Portugal in June, just know it's one of those things that has to be felt to be understood.

Read the full story and find out why June might just be Portugal's favorite month 🖤

Sardines, streamers, plastic hammers, and the most joyful chaos you will experience all year — your full Santos Populares guide is here.

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