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Intro to Lisbon

Lisbon is a riot of pastel flashes, curving alleys, and hillside stairways. Dilapidated and bold, it's one of Western Europe's best cities for bargain-hunting travelers. Portugal's colonial history is always right near the surface of life in Lisbon, and a deep impression of Portugal's glory as a seafaring world power is inescapable.

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Lisbon Day Trips

Beyond the city limits of Lisbon are dozens of amazing day-trip possibilities. We narrow the field down to three gorgeous suggestions here: the picturesque walking town of Sintra, the seaside resort of Cascais, and the cute fishing village of Peniche.


Reviewing Lisbon

EuroCheapo Listings Editor Vivien loves Lisbon, and she'll tell you why and how in this short Q & A. Read about her favorite hotels, favorite local food (feijoada), and favorite sights (Bairro Alto and the aquarium), and you'll likely fall in love with Lisbon a little bit.


Lisbon Hotel Overview

In Lisbon location and timing are key. We'll tell you what the city's various neighborhoods offer and suggest when you should book your trip for maximum value. Our must-read Lisbon hotel scene overview will also tell you why you might want to inquire about bidets in advance.


Lisbon Links

Check out these helpful Lisbon links we found.


Reading Up on Lisbon

A city as mysterious and culturally rich as Lisbon deserves a lengthy reading list. To make simplify matters a bit, we review books here by Fernando Pessoa, José Saramago, and Robert Wilson, among others. These books span the gamut from hilarity to history and fantasy to reality.






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