Portugal's capital city, Lisbon, is located on the west coast of the Portugal and is the perfect place for city breaks, short breaks or holidays. Lisbon is located on Portugal's Atlantic coast at the point where the Tagus river flows into the Ocean.
Built on seven hills, the city of Lisbon has three major 'Bairros' (neighborhoods): the Cidade Baixa (low district); the Bairro Alto (high district) and the Alfama (oldest district). The city is a jigsaw of fascinating districts with steep cobbled streets, tiled facades, elegant architecture, great shopping malls and a lively cafe culture. At the heart of the city are wide, tree-lined avenidas graced by Art Nouveau buildings. City breaks to Lisbon or holidays in Lisbon are not complete without a visit to the castle of São Jorge, the Santa Maria Maior Cathedral or the Belém Tower (the sentinel over the Tagus River that protects the entrance into Lisbon).
Many visitors on short breaks in Lisbon are not disappointed by the Lisbon nightlife. Known for its love of a party Lisbon, and especially the area around the Bairro Alto, is always buzzing with its late night bars and Fado clubs.
Less than a 30 minute drive up the coast are the picturesque seaside towns of Estoril and Cascais and the rich wine region of Ribatejo where visitors are invited to sample the delights of their fragrant Portuguese wines. No visit to Lisbon would be complete without indulging in some heart rending, Fado (the traditional song sung by the women who were waiting for their sailor men folk to return safely) whilst enjoying some Mateus Rose and a salt cod dish.
With a good selection of carries now operating cheap flights to Lisbon and plenty of hotels in Lisbon ranging from 2* to 5*, a short break to Lisbon can be tailored to suit all visitors. Those looking for budget holidays, family holidays or luxury holidays will not be disappointed by the selection we have available. If you book your holiday to Lisbon online with us, you can take advantage of our best wholesale, discounted prices when booking a flight and hotel package together. With our bulk buying power, we have negotiated huge discounts on the rack (published) rates with all hotels and airlines thereby offering you the very best of Lisbon at the very best of prices! In addition those just looking for hotels in Lisbon will not be restricted by the selection we have available, all bookable quickly and easily online.
Rugged mountains and the clearest of seas make city breaks in Lisbon and holidays in Portugal an outstanding choice for many travelers. One word of warning though, when visiting Lisbon, do not forget to take a very comfortable pair of walking shoes!
