Lisbon
Lisbon on your doorstep
Lisbon is less than an hour from Praia D’El Rey. Being Europe's most western capital, Lisbon is a world-class city which combines magnificent culture heritage with the pace and excitement of 21st Century living.
Set on seven hills beside the River Tagus, the charm of Lisbon is its strong links to the past, renovated palaces, magnificent churches and an impressive castle. At its heart are wide, tree-lined avenues graced by Art Nouveau buildings, mosaic pavements and street cafes.
Every year in June, many of the streets come alive with the feasts in honour of the popular saints.
Because of the layout of the city, you see bustling street life interspersed with great views. The best way to discover Lisbon is to get lost in its narrow streets and up and down roads. But if walking gets a bit tiring Lisbon is a good tram city. Trams are frequent, cheap and a good way to have your own sightseeing tour.
Enough sightseeing? Time for a little shopping therapy. Lisbon has it all, from the largest shopping mall in the Iberian Peninsula; old 'chic' areas and modern designer stores; flea markets and second hand shops.
And the nightlife is definitely not to be missed. Start at sunset, finish at dawn; in between you can eat tapas and drink in one of the old quarter's lively restaurants before moving on to a Fado House to listen to singing that's the musical expression of the soul of Lisbon. Then pop into some of the best clubs in Europe and finish at one of the open-air cafes down by the river.
