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Culture – It’s one of the world’s greatest historical cities, with wonderfully photogenic sights and cultural treasures.
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Value – It’s official! Lisbon is Western Europe’s least expensive capital.
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Location – just a 2 hour flight from most other major European cities.
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Climate – Its mild climate makes it an ideal year-round destination. Even in Winter, when most other European cities are freezing, Lisbon high temperatures rarely go below 10ºC (50ºF).
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Resort – It is the only European capital located so close to sandy beaches, enabling visitors to combine culture with fun by the sea.
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Gastronomy - Portugal is rich in the tradition of food thanks in large part to its golden age of exploration in the 15th century. A wonderfully abundant selection of fish, seafood & meat dominate all menus. And then there are our desserts … !
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Size - It’s a compact & intimate city with all the big city attractions such as a lively café culture & a nightlife that is one of the most vibrant in Europe.
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Variety – A myriad of attractions lie within easy reach of the city, from fairytale palaces in the picturesque town of Sintra to world-class golf, from fun at Europe’s largest casino in Estoril to surfing in Cascais or from the Arrábida Natural Park to dolphin-watching in Setúbal.
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Gateway – It makes a perfect base to explore many of Portugal’s most outstanding towns and villages, from Sintra, Evora to Obidos.
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Welcoming – It’s a friendly city with a cosmopolitan population, welcoming to all visitors.
