A Winter Weekend in Lisbon
Let Loose in Lisbon!
Why not let Lisbon be your European Winter Wonderland this year? Shop for less, ignite those taste buds with every meal, no matter what your budget, and bask in Portuguese culture with its historical sights and awesome art galleries.
Take a little peak at just some of the Lisbon treats on offer to you this winter.
Azulejos in Lisbon
The Ancient Art Museum
Winter holidays in Lisbon can be very pretty and if you take Tram 25, you’ll enjoy a beautiful journey to the wonderful Ancient Art Museum. European art from the 14th to the 20th century is proudly displayed in this museum and it is one of the finest places to enjoy art in the whole of Portugal.
There are some 16th century Japanese screens that show the Portuguese arriving in Japan. The work shows the Portuguese from the Japanese perspective and it’s incredibly interesting to mull over. The Sheraton Lisboa Hotel is the perfect place to stay for access to the Ancient Art Museum and other galleries.
Shopping in Lisbon
As one of Europe’s least expensive capitals, Lisbon remains attractive for shopaholics in the month of January to take advantage of New Year sales and a little self-indulgence.
Shop in the traditional independent shops as well as the big modern stores in the downtown area. Stay at the Florida Hotel to further indulge yourself during the evenings. This hotel is more like a pretty boutique than a cheap getaway.
Eat Well
Lisbon is a fantastic city in which to dine well with friends, family and loved ones. Even when ordering a quick snack from the man on the corner of the street standing over his own charcoal grill, quality is assured. Fish is a very big part of the Lisbon food culture and if you get the chance to order a char-grilled tuna steak, make sure you do so.
The Turim Alameda Hotel is an excellent place to stay if you want to be in the centre of everything, but there are a number of other Lisbon hotels to choose from if you fancy something different.
If you really want to enjoy a little of what Lisbon has to offer this winter, check out some of the Lisbon car hire deals available and get searching through these Lisbon flights to snap yourself up a wacky winter deal this side of Christmas.
