Lisbon, the capital and the largest city of Portugal is a city with modern metropolis places of interest and architectural sites. There is a plethora of history here with tales of everything from Roman imperialists to exotic Berber pirates, Moorish builders to fierce Reconquista knights, all wrapped up in the grand palaces and heritage districts with an atmosphere of bohemianism.
Book your Lisbon holiday at best price with Plenty Holidays. You won’t have to look far for nightlife when looking for holiday to Lisbon as you can just dive into the medley of Fado joints and swish coffee shops in the Bairro Alto district. Then, perhaps, you can take in the latest in digital installation art at the Berardo Collection Museum, or go nose to nose with a grimacing shark at the Lisbon Aquarium. Meanwhile, the mysticism of much-vaunted Sintra hides in the nearby hills, while endless stretches of pristine beachfront abound in the peninsulas around the Tagus Estuary and the Atlantic Coast.
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LISBON INFORMATION
Currency
Euro
Language
Portuguese
Time Zone
GMT+0.00
Avg. Flight Time
2h 45m
Peak Travel
May-October
Price of a pint
£2.50
MORE ABOUT LISBON
The Waves At Caxias
Grab a board, wax it down, and don some board shorts or preferably a wetsuit, because the waters where the Tagus Estuary meets the Atlantic Ocean can get pretty chilly.
Nestled just to the west of Lisbon central, this pretty enclave of sand and sea is where most of the capital’s wave riders will retreat at the weekend.
It’s got some challenging left-to-right breaks, and there are plenty of tour outfitters offering surf lessons on the swells which are perfect if you’re a total beginner looking to escape the city for its beaches.
Eat And Drink In Bairro Alto
Apart from being the premier touristic district of Lisbon, packed with al fresco cafes and international restaurants, the Bairro Alto is also the city’s top nightlife spot.
You’ll typically have to wait until early evening for the establishments to really get started, but when they do, it’s all about the authentic pastelaria bakeries and the bohemian drinking joints.
There’s a smattering of old Fado music holes if you fancy a night full of artistic passion, all interspersed with cool new breweries and beatnik style bars.
Explorer Padrao Dos Descobrimentos
Now something of a historical monument in its own right, the Padrao dos Descobrimentos marks the shore of the Tagus Estuary with its grand architecture and beige stone.
It’s been here since the early 1960s and is an ornate testimony to the successes of Portuguese exploration. You can reach the towering landmark by strolling along the waterside of Santa Maria de Belem.
Food & Drinks
You only need to set foot in places like Sri Lanka and Goa to realize how far the reach of Portugal’s great Renaissance Empire stretched.
Lisbon excels at fresh seafood because of its perfect location. Bacalhau and Petiscos are some of the most popular Portuguese food apart from Azeitao cheese and Pastries. Vinho Verde and Sagres Beer are one of the oldest and popular beers in Portugal.
