Lisbon City Breaks

Lisbon is situated on the West coast of Portugal at the mouth of the River Tagus. This amazing city is the capital of Portugal and is also the most western capital on mainland Europe. Lisbon is built on seven hills that offer fantastic vantage points to view this magnificent city. Lisbon city breaks and Lisbon Weekend Breaks have grown in popularity in recent years with the word finally spreading of the cultural and historic attractions Lisbon has to offer. The city has many architectural delights with buildings of Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque and traditional Portugese design. Lisbon has one of the largest urban parks in Europe, namely the Monsanto Forest Park and is criss crossed by great boulevards, amongst them being the Avenida da Libedade (Liberty Avenue).Lisbon holidays are popular throughout the year because the city is blessed with a mild climate that is strongly influenced by the Gulf Stream.

The city has a wonderful infrastructure with a fantastic links around the city. A popular mode of travel is by tram, locally called “Americanos”, the city is also home to the longest bridge in Europe, which is named after one of Portugals most famous sons, namely the Vasco de Gama Bridge. Lisbon hotels offer quality, Luxury or try value for money hostels, but you will find something to suit everyone’s taste. Fish is the big favourite in Portugal with most restaurants serving fish cuisine of the highest standard. Visit the Biarro Alto where you will be spoilt for choice with restaurants serving anything from the Portugese National Dish “Bacalhau” (salt cod) to curries and steaks. Lisbon nightlife is considered to be amongst the best in Europe with plenty of music bars and nightclubs. Lisbon is served by Lisbon Portela Airport that is located within the city limits and is a hub for several cheap flight low cost airlines offering cheap Flights to Lisbon. Lisbon flights are available from most UK Airports all bookable online at Holiday Hypermarket!

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