About Lisbon
Spread across the unique Tagus river, seven hills and overlooking the majestic Atlantic ocean, Lisbon is a key european centre. A destination like no other in the world, with so much to offer, in a truly magical setting.
Styled over 400 years by the Moors and certainly enriched by the spice trade in the golden age of its overseas connections during the 15th and 16th centuries, Lisbon is a historic capital, a collection of unusual character and charm.
The city is an amalgam of more than 1000 years of cultural influences that mingle with modern trends and lifestyle creating intricate and spectacular contrasts. Lisbon is just a short flight away. 1 – 3 hours from most European cities and 5 – 8 hours from North America. The Lisbon airport is centrally located only 15 min transfer to the city centre and 30-45 minutes to all the other areas within our region. The Airport is served by all major airlines and with daily nonstop connections to all major European cities as well as the US, South America, Africa, Middle East and Asia.
Lisboa is the capital of Portugal and the country’s biggest city, located on the estuary of the Tagus river, on the European Atlantic Coast. It is continental Europe’s westernmost capital.
Portugal’s official language is Portuguese. Derived from Latin roots, Portuguese is the third most spoken European language in the world, with around 250 million speakers.
Around 3 million people live in the Lisboa region, with around 600 thousand living in the capital itself.
In Lisboa winters are mild and summers hot, though moderated by its location near the sea. During spring and autumn there are usually sunny days with mild temperatures.
The Portuguese Constitution allows religious freedom, with various religions being practised in Portugal.
230 / 400 volts, on a 50-hertz frequency. The electric sockets adhere to European standards. Blade plugs (US standard) must be used in conjunction with a 230 volts transformer, as well as an adaptor.