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Lisbon, Portugal
Wednesday 17th August 2011 | Osh
Guestlist tells you why Lisbon is one hot destination...and we’re not just talking about the weather!
Portugal’s capital city is lies on the coast but it boasts far more than just your average beach holidays. As well as relaxing on the beach, there are plenty of things to do from wandering through the scenic countryside and mountains to exploring the historic sites, which are all close to the city center. Home to about 600,000 inhabitants, the beautiful city of Lisbon is well-known for its wicked climate, atmosphere and culture. Whether you are looking for a cultural trip or a party destination, Lisbon is the place to head to.
There is an amazing assortment of shops for anything from traditional Portuguese shops to the standard brand clothing stores. What we love best about Lisbon is the chilled pace; you can do everything in your own time here. There are plenty of parks and cafes to chill out in and just enjoy the sunshine.
But don’t get us wrong; Lisbon is as active as any other city at night and there are plenty of clubs to party in till the sun comes up. If you want a more chilled night out though, some cinemas show films until 2am! Theatres and other shows can start quite late too. Another option for a calmer night out is a trip to one of the many venues which have live music from various genres. Particularly good is visit to an ‘adega tipica’, a traditional wine cellar to listen to music which originated from African slaves’ songs. If you are in the party mood then head to either Bairro Alto or the Avenida 24 de Julho, the two areas in Lisbon with plenty of bars and clubs. A lot of clubs are open until 4 or 5am!
And if all this wasn’t enough to persuade you to go, the chances are you will pick up some Portuguese... It is the third most widely spoken European language in the world (pretty useful we think!). It’s also spoken in several other countries so it will probably will come in handy again. Angola, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Sao Tome e Principe in Africa and Brazil in South America all speak it. But don’t worry if you’re not much of a language buff; most of the city’s inhabitants speak at least some English!
