Given its tumultuous history, Lisbon has constantly undergone rebuilding and renovation which has dampened its former historical glory somewhat. In its place however has bloomed an optimism and carefree, party atmosphere, making the city a must stop destination for late nights and good times. Recent years have seen Lisbon become 1994’s European City of Culture and host of Expo 98 and the 2004 European Football Championships with redevelopment continuing to further Lisbon’s economic and cultural prospects. Today Lisbon is the 12th most popular city in the European Union and a candidate for the 2020 Summer...Read More
Lisbon History
Fires, plague, the worst recorded earthquake in Europe’s history, revolutions, coups and dictatorship, you name it and no doubt Lisbon has experienced it within its history. Beginning 3000 years ago, the Phoenicians first settled here, calling it ‘Alis Ubbo’ (Delightful Shore). Later the Greeks, Carthaginians and then finally the Romans, in 205 BC, settled here, staying until the 5th century. In 714 AD the North African Moors took over, naming their new home ‘Lissabona’ and fortified the city against the Christians, holding them off for the next 400 years. This occupation was to end...
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Hotel Avenida Palace
You’d think you’d stepped into a palace when you walk into this hotel. Chandeliers, polished...
Olissippo Castelo
Coming up a cobblestone driveway you’ll find this bubblegum pink hotel which offers beautiful...
Hotel Principe Real
A small boutique hotel hidden in a quiet area of Bairro Alto and only a 5 minute walk to Chiado,...
Jeronimos 8
The first boutique hotel in that area of Lisbon, Jeronimos 8 goes for the top in style with...
Casa de Sao Mamede
A lot more of an intimate setting is on offer here at this 18th century, family run villa. There...
Se Guesthouse
This 5 room establishment is centrally located, being only a 2 minute walk from Tram 28 and only 5...
Fast Facts
• Location: Lisbon is located on the western coast of Portugal, itself the most south-west country of mainland Europe. It’s only neighbour is Spain.
• Dialling code: country: 351 city: 21
• Population: 564,477
• Languages: Portuguese is the official language. In some of the big tourist destinations and offices English is spoken. If you venture further out into the countryside you’ll find that English speaking is rare, especially amongst the older residents.
• Time zone: GMT +1
• Average January temperatures: 14.5°C
• Average July temperatures: 27.5°C
• Annual rainfall: 725.8mm
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When To Go
When to go
As with most European countries, the high season in Portugal begins from mid June and finishes around mid September. Temperatures during that time average 27°C with July and August being the hottest ...
Kids In Tow
What to do with Children in Tow
The great thing about Lisbon is that it’s full of the little things that can delight a child: the ...
Health and Safety
In terms of health, always carry enough prescription medications with you; in fact bringing a signed and dated letter from your physician ...
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