Lisbon is Europe's westernmost capital and is the proud owner of 2000 years of history. Once a springboard for explorers to discover the world, now people come to explore Lisbon itself with its Manueline architecture, mosaic pavements and colourful tiles that adorn the front of almost any building.
Board the renowned tram number 28 for your Lisbon tour. Stop off at Lisbon's downtown on the right bank of the Tagus to see the complex carvings of Jeronimos Monastery and Belem Tower, enjoy some trademark Portuguese Port or vinho verde or wander around the old quarters of Alfama, Castelo and Mouraria.
Lisbon is also home to two expanses of sandy coastline, the Estoril and Blue Coasts, both of which are a sunbather and golfer's paradise.
- To hear traditional Fado song, book a table at an authentic Fado restaurant around Bairro Alto.
- Have a dig around the Thieves' Market, held every Tuesday and Saturday at in Lisbon's ancient Alfama quarter.