WHY YOU SHOULD VISIT LISBON IN THE WINTER
Travelers usually prefer to take advantage of the good weather in summertime, but winter can be just as amazing! If you’re looking for a winter holiday spot, try Lisbon. Read on to find out why we recommend exploring this fascinating city during the winter.
The weather!
Portugal benefits from a Mediterranean climate, so there’s plenty of sunshine and mild temperatures throughout the winter. You won’t find sunny days like here anywhere else in Europe during the winter holidays. Expect an average daily temperature of about 15ºC (59ºF) during the day (it’ll be a little cooler at night). Lisbon is the ideal destination if you want to avoid the winter cold and summer heat. (In summer, Lisbon is hot!)I
It’s a lot less crowded…
Since most people, especially Europeans, tend to travel in the summer, the big European cities get very crowded. Visiting Lisbon in the winter will mean shorter lines at attractions and restaurants, and more room on public transportation. Overall, you’ll experience a more relaxed vibe in this amazing city.
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Bang for your buck
Many top destinations hike up their rates in the summer months to get the most out of the peak travel season. You’ll notice that prices in Lisbon are very affordable compared to other European cities. So enjoy delicious food and wine, and see the sights for so much less!
Lisbon loves the winter holidays
Lisbon adores getting all decked out and ready for the holidays, adding something special to the city’s ambiance. Enjoy the streets filled with lights, decorations, and holiday cheer everywhere you look. Make sure to check out the lights and Christmas tree in Praça Rossio, and eat a bolo-rei, a traditional holiday cake.
And if you visit Lisbon for New Year’s you won’t be disappointed. The biggest party is in Praça do Comércio, but you’ll find people out in all the streets listening to music and having a fantastic time. Lisbon really lights up and lets loose at this time of year.
You can still enjoy the outdoors
Even though the temperatures dip a bit in the winter, that doesn’t mean that the locals stay inside. The Portuguese love to sip a coffee alongside a pasteis de nata on a cafe’s terrace and soak up the sunshine. They still ramble down the streets and peek out over the city at the miradouros (lookout points). Don’t let winter stop you from enjoying everything Lisbon has to offer. Because the locals don’t!
Food Lover Tours run all year
We don’t stop our award-winning food tours just because the weather gets chillier! Also during this time, our local experts will take you to authentic places where you’ll experience Portuguese cuisine and culture.
Join us on our Food & Fado Lover Tour to enjoy delicious Portuguese food and take in the sounds of traditional Fado music, too. Our Petiscos Lover Tour is the one for you to bar hop and try different Portuguese tapas and drinks in good company.
Whether you choose summer or winter, we’d love to have you!