Why Lisbon?
Lisbon is the ideal destination for an intense and complete journey. The city has the contrast between the typical neighbourhoods (Alfama and Bairro Alto), the historic centre (Chiado and Baixa) and the more contemporary area of Parque das Nações, not to mention the monumental neighbourhood of Belém.
Estoril / Cascais coastline and the south coast (Caparica and Arrábida), and finally, the surprising mountain areas, namely the Natural Parks of Sintra and Arrábida.
It has a Mediterranean climate, with very mild temperatures. When it comes to food, cod is central piece in the most typical dishes, however Pastel de Nata is the one that gathers more fans. The sardine is also queen especially at the time of the Popular Festivals, in June. In coastal areas, fish and seafood are the main specialty.
The requalification of the city’s riverside area allows the perfect conditions for the practice of nautical activities (such as regattas) and recreation on the Tagus (sailboat or catamaran trips.
The Jerónimos Monastery and the Sintra Cultural Landscape are classified as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and Fado, the main musical expression in Portugal, has recently been elevated to Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
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