Linger awhile in Lisbon, Portugal, and discover a characterful city which is a favourite destination on a Co-operative Travel city break or short break.
The beautiful Portuguese capital city of Lisbon has a beauty and majesty which has evolved over more than 3,000 years to create a fascinating short break destination.
Occupied many times by different countries, each has left behind a little stamp of their presence, creating a city of fascinating contrasts which will certainly leave its mark on your consciousness.
Reminders of its glorious past such as Jeronimos and the Torre de Belem take equal pride of place with cutting-edge modern design icons such as the Vasco Da Gama bridge, creating a backcloth of true drama for a city which is entering a second glorious phase in its history.
Cobbled streets still meander through the city, and house a plethora of shops and restaurants, ranging from high-end designer names to the distinctive wares traded in the bustling street markets which help make Lisbon one of Europe’s cheapest capital cities.
No one on a Lisbon city break should miss the chance to wander among the worldwide treasures which comprise the Gulbenkian Museum collection, or through the cloisters of the 16th century Jeronimos Monastery.
Dine out on authentic Portuguese cuisine and wines in the Bairro Alto district, where you might also find a cervezeria, or beer hall, serving seafood and steaks alongside specialist beers.
Lisbon’s centre is easily explored on foot, and there’s a great variety of accommodation available to suit every taste and budget on your Lisbon city break.
Lisbon is a city of great contrasts, all of which can be experienced on a short break from The Co-operative Travel. Check out what’s available now for your chosen dates.
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