So, the warm days are gone and you have to grab a jacket every time you go outside. But we have a little secret to share with you – Lisbon is still great in the winter and we’re going to show you why!!

1 – Shopping

Lisbon is one of the western Europe’s most inexpensive capitals and adding to it, the sales hit the stores in early January! Go to Chiado or Bairro Alto and you can find vintage clothes and glassware, exotic soaps or some leather gloves. If you like more expensive designer boutiques, head to Avenidade da Liberdade and you will have plenty to choose from! (https://lisbonxperience.com/2014/10/07/christmas-shopping-in-lisbon/)

2- Weather

We know it’s winter, so you’ll expect freezing cold an lots of rain right? Wrong! During winter Lisbon maintains mild temperatures and the sun is no stranger either. But if you are into skiing you’ll have some option too. You have to take the train or the car to get there, but we have a few great ski spots, like Serra da Estrela.

3 – Sweeties

As you probably know, we have an undeniable sweet tooth and you have so many pastries that you have to try very hard to taste them all. In the winter we stretch the scope of sweets even further and you don’t want to miss that. We got some examples for you – the famous Pastéis de Nata (custard tart) and tarte de Maçã (little apple tart).

4 – Fado

In the winter you will rather stay in a cosy warm place right? So you have to go to listen to the nostalgic folk laments of Fado.

Hit the streets of Bairro Alto anda Alfama and we promise you’ll have an unforgettable night! (https://lisbonxperience.com/2014/01/06/lisbon-fado-walks-tours/)

5 – Time

What’s one of the biggest problems of visiting an Europe Capital in the Summer? The lines and the crowded places everywhere! Guess what? In the winter you can calmly go to every tourist attraction without the hassle of other people! Try Alfama, Castelo de São Jorge, Mosteiro dos Jerónimos or the Cristo Rei!

And these are only five reasons! We have plenty more! Come visit us!

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