Lovely Lisbon and Cascais

I travelled to Lisbon for a 3 night city break with my husband. Lisbon is a beautiful city with lots of lovely lively restaurants and cafés – Al Fresco dining at its best.

It has some beautiful sightseeing options in particular the area of Belem which I loved with its fabulous Jerónimos Monastery & the Tower of Belem. There was quite a long queue for the Monastery but we waited till later in the evening when the queue had gone so it’s worth doing your sightseeing later in the evening. This area is lovely to relax in with lots of parks and walking opportunities.

We stayed beside Rossio Square which is the liveliest square in the city with two beautiful baroque fountains- the area is a haven for restaurants and the vibe in this area is brilliant.

We took a train from Lisbon to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Sintra which is a 45 minute journey away. It is truly worth the trip with the beautiful Pena Palace and the Castelo dos Mouros, a Moorish castle dating back to the 7th Century located high in the hill above the Sintra-Cascais National Park. Sintra is a picturesque town with nice walks & a relaxing atmosphere.

Lisbon is definitely a city I would recommend as a short break or why not combine it with the beach resort of Cascais & make it your next holiday destination.