8 | LISBON

Lisbon currently rivals urban center as a result of it’s it all — foremost cultural attractions, a mellow village-like atmosphere in unaltered neighborhoods, lovely views, city district promenades, nightlife, gentle weather, and beaches near . And it’s simply the correct size to expertise it dead one weekend — to not mention quite accessible and cheap. it is the nearest European capital to the us, the sole European capital sharing an equivalent geographical zone with British Isles, and simply one or two of hours faraway from several alternative nice European cities. therefore notwithstanding wherever you’re, you will need to place national capital on your map whenever you would like some sun, or a calming weekend during a major historic town. come back for the beaches of Cascais, Estoril, and Caparica, and for the fantasyland of Sintra.