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Lisbon ( Lisboa ) Portugal
 Lisbon ( Lisboa ) is known as the white city, thanks to its unique luminosity. The light, the atmosphere and the climate offer marvellous walks all over the city. It has a beauty that extends beyond the monuments, that can be experienced in the streets, that is embraced with all the senses.
Boasting springtime temperatures during the winter and cool summers freshened by a breeze blowing in from the Atlantic, Costa de Lisboa, on the southwestern coast, offers a rich and impressively integrated diversity. The capital of Portugal since its conquest from the Moors in 1147, Lisbon is a legendary city with over 20 centuries of History. The Alfama is one of the oldest quarters in Lisboa. Since it largely survived the earthquake of 1755, the area still retains much of its original layout. Adjacent to the Alfama are the likewise old quarters of Castelo and Mouraria, on the western and northern slopes of the hill that is crowned by St. George's Castle. Every year in June, the streets of all three quarters come alive with the feasts in honour of the popular saints.
The Graça quarter and the churches of São Vicente de Fora and Santa Engrácia are within walking distance of this area. Radiant skies brighten the monumental city, with its typical tile covered building façades and narrow Medieval streets, where one can hear the fado being played and sung at night. But Lisbon is also the stage for popular festivities, the place for exquisite shopping, exciting nightlife, and interesting museums, a place from where motorways branch off in different directions.
The Costa do Estoril is waiting for you to discover it. Romantic, cosmopolitan, full of entertainment and with a unique character, it is where Lisbon meets the sea. Considered by many to be the Portuguese Riviera, Estoril and Cascais are full of glamour and charisma. They offer a great diversity of attractions and the experiences in a limited area and in a setting that is exceptional in terms of nature, culture and heritage along the whole of this marvellous coast. Essentially, Estoril is a destination with a life of its own, providing a range of experiences, with romantic Sintra and the capital just a short hop away.
The Region of Leiria/Fátima has a wealth of interesting sites. From natural attractions, including its incomparable coast, to the majestic monuments with stories to tell and the places of religious pilgrimage where you will find spiritual comfort. In Leiria/Fátima you will discover values and emotions that will make your visits fascinating. Nature is an inevitable part of any visit to the region. The Parque Natural das Serras de Aire e Candeeiros, occupying an area of approximately 35000 hectares, and the Serra de Sicó, are incredible natural spaces. |
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