The historical
city
Lisbon, the Portugal's capital! In a city that has been influenced by many different far-off cultures over time, there is still a village feel in each historic neighbourhood, like Baixa-Chiado, Alfama, Alcântara and Belém! Stroll throgh the Pombaline grid of street in the Baixa district that opens on to the Tagus in Comércio Square, then follow the river to discover some of the city's most beautiful parts: the monumental area of Belém with its World Heritage monuments, the quarters and the latest contempporary leisure spaces, such as the Parque das Nações. Further along the coast you will come across the amazing beaches zones like Comporta, Arrábida, Tróia, Cascais and Guincho but also the palaces scattered across the cultural landscape of Sintra!
Culture
Portugal is Europe's oldest nation and its Atlantic coastline provided the springboard for the Discoveries. Portugal's cultural heritage as well as the friendly, welcoming nature of the Portuguese themselves have been marked by African, American and Asian influences and also by the peoples who lived here before the country was founded. Portugal is a small country but has so much story to share! We have an amazing and interest cuisine: the best fish in the world; "cataplana" (symbol of mediterranean cuisine); Porto wine; portuguese custard tarts and our brilliant chefs who combine tradition with innovation and creativity. In Portugal, the table is a focal point when we have guests or are socialising, so every meal is a moment for sharing. The portuguese people are very friendly and welcoming!
