What’s it like to grow up and live in Lisbon, Portugal? | Young and European

Lisbon is one of Europe’s most beloved travel destinations. But for many locals, especially young people, the city is becoming increasingly unaffordable. In this video, 23-year-old actress Beatriz Forjaz takes us through a day in her life — from breakfast in her shared apartment to guiding tourists through the old town. She shares her love for Lisbon, the challenges of finding housing, and her hopes for the future. Through her story, we explore the impact of gentrification, youth unemployment, and the cultural identity of Portugal’s capital. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:35 Inside a Portuguese household 02:52 Acting career challenges 03:32 Public transport realities 03:56 How to motivate youth to stay in Portugal? 04:40 Working as a tour guide 05:12 Sharing Lisbon’s beauty and soul 07:08 Mass tourism & gentrification 08:06 Outro #dweuromaxx #youngandeuropean #lisbon -------------------------------------------- CREDITS Report: Gönna Ketels Camera: Marco Borowski Edit: Andreas Hyronimus Supervising Editor: Mirja Viehweger -------------------------------------------- Subscribe to DW Euromaxx: https://bit.ly/DWEuromaxx_Sub Would you like to find out more about Euromaxx? ▸Website: https://www.dw.com/english/euromaxx ▸Facebook:   / dw.euromaxx   ▸Instagram:   / dw_euromaxx   DW Euromaxx brings you engaging insights into European cultures and lifestyles.