5 Tips for a Perfect Winter in Lisbon

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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.

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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).

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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/)

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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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Café Luso | RESTAURANTS

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Next trip to Lisbon you must Experience Café Luso, the most renowned Fado and Folklore Restaurant in Portugal. Founded in 1927, its history is the history of Fado music itself, since all major singers and musicians performed here.

Lisbon ExperienceLocated in the Bairro Alto district, one of the most typical and historically rich in Lisbon, and also the birthplace of the 1980’s nightlife boom that was to transform behaviours and mentalities;

Café Luso occupies the charming former wine cellars of a 17th century Palace which survived the devastating 1755 earthquake.

 

 

 

FADO NIGHTS: Everynight

ARTISTS: Experience the unique voice of Elsa Laboreiro, Iola Dinis, Isabel Noronha, Filipe Acácio, Marco Rodrigues e Pedro Moutinho

AVERAGE PRICE: 40€

WHERE: Travessa da Queimada 10 (Bairro Alto) – See it on Google Maps

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MUSEU DO FADO | Museums

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As we’ve said before, Fado is one of the most  important trademarks of Lisbon and Portugal. To better understand its beauty you must go to the Fado Museum (between Terreiro do Paço and Santa Apolónia).

The museum doors opened to the public in 1998, showing Fado’s deep roots in the tradition and cultural history of the country, with related items (Portuguese Guitars mainly) and a great story telling about the all the famous Singers.

 

There you’ll find a Museum School, documentation center, auditorium, a permanent and temporary exhibition circuit.

Save at least 2 hours of your day to go there.

OPEN: Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 AM to 6 PM (last admission: 5.30 PM).

Closed on 1st of January, 1st of May and December 25th.
 
PRICES: Admission – 5.00€. Reduced admission prices for:  under 30 years of age and adults over 65 years of age, OAPs and other pensioners, organized groups and families, Lisboa Card.

WHERE: Largo do Chafariz de Dentro, N.º 1 – See it on Google Maps

 

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LISBON FADO WALKS | Tours

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If you’re coming to Lisbon, you must experience the city by walking through its streets and neighborhoods, feeling the culture and tradition that live in every detail. 

One of Lisbon’s best gifts to you is the Fado music, considered World’s Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. 

To those who are coming to visit Lisbon this weekend we recommend to take a tour to Listen to the story of Severa, the legendary singer of Fado, get to know the most beautiful love poems, go to the most emblematic places and and to learn multidisciplinary ways that new generations have kept Fado alive. Also, listen to a live singer, and in the end enjoy a Portuguese Typical soup with roast chorizo ​​in one of the city’s Fado houses. All this for 25€!

RESERVATIONS AND MORE INFO (Sunday, 12th of January): (+351) 913 221 790 / 969 233 891 /info@lisboaautentica.com

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