Lisbon is not only one of sunniest in Europe, the temperature rarely dropping below 15c, but it is also one of the safest. The city boasts a wonderful mixture of tradition and a cosmopolitan "buzz", where you feel at ease wandering the streets day and night sightseeing or shopping til you drop!
Come and discover unique Lisbon! Situated high above the Tejo river, in this historical city you are always just around the corner from a spectacular view. From rooftop bars and terraces you can enjoy vistas of across the bay or the cobbled streets of the old town. Beautiful multi coloured tiled buildings are a reminder of the ancient influence of the Moors from thousands of years ago.
Eating out is very reasonable and the local cuisine is both healthy and tasty. Portugal is famous for its seafood and you will find octopus, sardines and bream on most menus. Try "bacalhau" cooked a variety of ways or another Portuguese favourite pork with clams. If that's not to your your taste your party will find restaurants from all over the World happy to accommodate you with some particularly good Italian and Chinese options.
Portugal also produces some excellent wines, affordable and "homegrown". Wine tasting is a popular day trip and of course you will want to sample the countries famous port.
Most Europeans start their night with a long and late dinner, followed by bar hopping before hitting the clubs after 1am, so although the clubs don't get going until the early hours they are well worth it. The nightlife has a cool vibe and music for every choice, with cozy artistic venues or rooftop cocktails to get the night started.
If you prefer a more authentic alternative, Fado is the traditional music of Portugal. Passionate and melancholy, you wont need to understand the lyrics to feel the emotion of the singing and guitar accompaniment. To relax, Lisbon is surrounded by great beaches. Clean, quiet and easily accessible. For the more fun loving beach goer you will also find water sports including jet skiing and wakeboarding.
When it comes to evening entertainment, Lisbon won't disappoint you with its vibrant nightlife. With a large number of bars and clubs to choose from you can dance the night away until the early hours. You can even have a guided bar crawl from an English-speaking guide who will ensure that you and your hens have a great night. If you want to give your dancing shoes the night off then try your luck at one of the casinos, a sure way to guarantee an exciting evening.