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    If you put 2,000 years of history, a string of beaches and a buzzing town square into a blender, you’d be served up a city break holiday to Lisbon.

    City breaks in Lisbon

    Portugal’s capital takes silver for being the second oldest city in Europe – the history books on this place are thicker than an elephant’s thighs. Plus, it’s got a cracker of a climate – there are almost 300 days of sunshine per year and the mercury rarely dips below 15°C. The centre of the city‘s marked by Rossio Square – it’s one of the liveliest spots in town and its surrounding streets are a runway for buzzing bars and restaurants. Lisbon is the loving parent to over 20 neighbourhoods, and each one brings something different to the table. You can make your bed in Chiado – it’s the city’s high-end spot and home to a roof-less church. Or, you can head to loud and lively Bairro Alto where the sleepy streets come alive after sunset.

    Coastal capital

    Lisbon is penned in by four different cuts of coastline, which makes it a doddle to take your city break to the beach. And, thanks to a nifty network of trains and buses, getting coast-side is easy. One of the stars of the show is Praia de Carcavelos – it’s got a sandy shoreline that stretches for almost a mile, and takes the crown for the biggest beach in Lisbon. Plus, a trip from the centre of town will only take you around 30 minutes. And if this shore doesn’t hit the spot – you’ve got half a dozen others that are less than 40 minutes away by train.

    Wham, bam, thank you tram

    Lisbon’s sightseeing to-do list packs a real punch. Basilica de Estrela – a church that took over a decade to complete – and Sao Jorge Castle – a hilltop castle with 11 towers and a widescreen view of the city – are a couple of the faves. The handy tram line lets you pack a catalogue of the city’s highlights into one route, too. The famous yellow trams have been on their tracks since the 1930s, and are still complete with their original features – think wooden interiors and brass dials. And, because they’re much smaller than the city’s modern trams, they have no problem squeezing through the backstreets with ease.

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    At a glance

    • Ride around the backstreets on a yellow tram
    • Head to the beach for a Vitamin D top-up
    • Party with the locals in Bairro Alto

    Top things to See and Do in Lisbon

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    • Beaches within daytripping distance

      Lisbon’s waterfront is loaded with yacht-filled marinas and bustling ports. To spread out on a beach, you’ll need to head away from the city centre. A 35-minute drive west can take you to one of western Portugal’s most popular belts of sand – Praia do Guincho. This sandy number’s a go-to for surfers and windsurfers, thanks to the steady breeze and consistent waves. Elsewhere, Nova Praia – a 25-minute drive south from Lisbon – is more suited for laidback sunbathing, courtesy of its huge sweep of caramel-coloured sand.

    • Bargain Buys

      The rooster is one of Portugal’s national symbols, and you’ll find all different kinds of souvenirs in Lisbon sporting this feathery icon. The shops in the old town and the Alfama district are great places to pick up some rooster-themed mementos, including crockery, magnets and paintings. Little rooster statues made of wood, stone or cork are also popular picks.

    • Laid-back evenings

      If you like to cap off your day with a few fruity cocktails, the Chiado neighbourhood’s got your name on it. It’s one of Lisbon’s entertainment hubs, and is known for its bars, theatres and cocktail lounges. The latter are ideal for relaxing with a few drinks, accompanied by some laidback live music.

    • Bacalhau

      Bacalhau – a kind of salted cod – is the number-one base ingredient in Portuguese cooking. Supposedly, it’s used in over 365 different local dishes. Bacalhau’s incredibly versatile, and can be boiled, fried, stewed, roasted and grilled. Sit down for a meal in any of Lisbon’s restaurants or bistros and you’ll be sure to find it on the menu in one form or another.

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