Why go à LISBONNE?
The good reasons to go à LISBONNE
Sunshine almost all year round
Lisbon has record levels of sunshine! Even in winter, the weather is beautiful.
Magnificent beaches
Between the riviera of Cascais and the beaches of the south shore, you're spoilt for choice.
The party at every corner
Lisbon is a very lively city, especially in summer!
Strong traditions
Folk festivals are still very much alive, as demonstrated by Santos Populares in June.
Portuguese gastronomy
Pasteis de nata, grilled chorizo, fresh fish and seafood, mmh...
Street art
In Lisbon, contemporary urban creativity is everywhere on the street.
A city for strolling
What better way to discover the city than to get lost in it?
A rich historical heritage
In Lisbon, museums rub shoulders with Roman remains and palaces from other times...
A multicultural heritage
Brazilian sounds, Cape Verdean dishes, Angolan music...
Human warmth!
The hospitality and kindness of the people of Lisbon are sure to please.
Good to know when visiting LISBONNE
Timetable
Opening times are fairly similar to those in France (between 9am and 7pm). Please note that many historic sites have summer and winter opening hours. Be sure to check their websites. Here, there are no daytime siesta breaks like in Spain. If you're on a guided tour, take the morning session (especially in summer, because of the heat). The museum is generally closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, and on December 25, January1 and Easter Day.
To be booked
There's no need to book in advance for the town's museums. If you're going to Sintra and want to visit the palaces, we advise you to book your tickets on the Internet before your stay. This will save you time and trouble. What's more, you can benefit from a discount if you buy two tickets at the same time.
Budget & Tips
Entrance can be free or with a discount (up to 50%) for holders of the Lisboa Card, a pass sold at the Turismo de Lisboa branches. It is valid for a list of attractions for 24, 48 or 72 hours. Some museums are free on the first Sunday of the month or on Sunday morning. This is usually specified on their website. It is possible to visit museums for free on International Museum Day (in May).
Main events
THE big event in Lisbon takes place in June. St. Anthony's Day is celebrated on the evening of June 12, but there are events all month long. The Portuguese look forward to it as early as May.
Guided tours
At the Ask me Lisboa tourist office (www.visitlisboa.com), located in the Place du Commerce or Place de Restauradores, you'll find documentation on various types of guided tours and activities. In Lisbon, there are panoramic buses offering tours of the city (yellow bus - https://yellowbustours.com), as well as tours on more original themes such as food tours, bike rides along the Tagus, street art tours..
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Discover LISBONNE
Because of its geographical location, Lisbon was very early the object of all covetousness and occupied by peoples from all walks of life. The result of these multiple invasions can be seen above all in the architecture and cuisine. Despite everything, the Portuguese were able to appropriate these influences to make them their own traditions and know-how. This is how the Arab mosaics became azulejos, those beautiful earthenware tiles present on the facades and inside the buildings. From popular laments was born the fado, which can be heard all over Lisbon, wandering the streets. Lisbon is as popular as ever today. It is now the artists who come to leave their mark with street art frescoes everywhere. Not forgetting the mythical yellow tramway of the 1930s, a bit of a cliché, but a symbol of the sublime Lisbon
