Set across the Tagus river and seven hills, and overlooking the Atlantic, Lisbon is a major European centre with a great deal to offer. Shaped over more than 400 years by Moorish rule and enriched by the spice trade during the golden age of Portugal’s overseas connections in the 15th and 16th centuries, Lisbon is a historic capital with a character all its own. The city blends more than a thousand years of cultural influence with modern life, creating striking contrasts throughout.
Travelling to Lisbon
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.
Quick Facts about Lisbon and Portugal
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.