There are a number of festivals, holidays and other events celebrated in Lisbon each year. The main ones are listed below.
January 1: New Year's Day (national holiday)Lisbon rings in the New Year with street parties, concerts and a fireworks display on the banks of the Tagus near the Torre de Belém.
The week leading to Easter: Holy Week (Semana santa) (national holiday)Celebrated as Portugal's national day, this holiday also commemorates the death, on June 10, 1580, of the country's most famous poet, Luis de Camões. A huge fireworks display is launched from barges on the banks of the Tagus.
June 12-13: Feast of Saint Anthony de Padua (Santo António de Lisbon) (local event)This day commemorates the restoration of Portuguese independence from Spain in 1640 and is celebrated in the streets of the city with various festivities, including parades, meals and concerts.
December 25: Christmas (national holiday)| Month | Min. Average Temperature (°C/F°) | Max. Average Temperature (°C/F°) | Average Rains (MM) | Best Time to Travel |
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| January | 8/46 | 15/59 | 97/3.8 | Not the best period to go |
| February | 9/48 | 16/61 | 90/3.5 | Not the best period to go |
| March | 10/50 | 18/64 | 51/2.0 | Not the best period to go |
| April | 11/52 | 19/66 | 65/2.6 | Good period to go
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| May | 13/55 | 21/70 | 56/2.2 | Good period to go
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| June | 16/61 | 25/77 | 17/0.7 | Good period to go
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| July | 18/64 | 27/77 | 6/0.2 | Good period to go
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| August | 18/64 | 28/82 | 7/0.3 | Good period to go
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| September | 17/63 | 26/79 | 29/1.1 | Good period to go
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| October | 15/59 | 22/72 | 80/3.1 | Good period to go
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| November | 11/52 | 18/64 | 107/4.2 | Good period to go
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| December | 10/50 | 15/59 | 122/4.8 | Not the best period to go |
The Lisbon Humberto Delgado International Airport is located approximately 6 kilometres (4 miles) from the city centre.
Lisbon is a city very well served by its public transport system. In addition, the underground trains, trams, buses and funiculars all have the advantage of being relatively inexpensive. Of course, the best way to discover the city is by foot.
Tram 28 passes by a large number of interesting sites across the city's oldest neighbourhoods. Tickets can be purchased aboard the tram, the cost is EUR 3.
Useful tip: You may also obtain a magnetic card for greater convenience and significant savings. Charge it with a specific number of desired travels. For further information, please visit https://www.carris.pt/en/.
Taxis are inexpensive and efficient, and drivers usually pleasant! Fares to the city centre are about EUR 6 to EUR 9. Baggage supplement of EUR 1.60, no matter the number.
Walking is also a great alternative for visiting the city. Lisbon's architecture and natural setting are exceptional. Exploring on foot is perhaps the best way to enjoy the spirit of this magnificent city!
Upon your arrival in Lisbon, you can get in touch with local tourism professionals for further information and to help organise your stay.
Lisbon tourist office (Associação de Turismo de Lisboa)Offers practical information and useful recommendations (accommodation, restaurants, public transport, festivals, cultural events, etc.).
Dotted about the city and in the airport, these small kiosks (Centrais de Informação Turística, CITs) provide information for your stay. Listed below are the main addresses for the Ask Me Lisboa kiosks:
The official website developed and maintained by Turismo de Portugal, the national tourist board, provides a wealth of information on Lisbon.
Website: https://www.visitportugal.com/en
The currency used in Portugal is the Euro (EUR).
INR 1 = EUR 0.01
EUR 1 = INR 100
The above exchange rate is given for information because is variable.
There are no vaccination requirements for visitors to Portugal.
For more information, contact Air France's international vaccination centre:
Tap water is safe to drink in Lisbon.
Travellers from the Schengen area, as well as those from the countries of the European Union not included in the area, need only be in possession of a national identity card or a passport valid for the duration of their stay in order to enter Portugal.
As a general rule, all other travellers are subject to visa requirements, although citizens of some countries may enter Portugal for a short stay of up to 90 days without a visa.
For further information, visit the website of the Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs:http://www.portugal.gov.pt/pt/os-ministerios/ministerio-dos-negocios-estrangeiros.aspx
To enjoy peace of mind during your stay in Lisbon, visit the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of your country.
Here are a few basic Portuguese phrases that will make your stay in Lisbon a little easier:
Hello / Good morning / Good afternoon: Bom dia (morning) / Boa tarde (afternoon)
Good evening: Boa noite
Goodbye: Adeus
Yes: Sim
No: Não
No, thank you: Não, obrigado(a)
Thank you very much: Muito obrigado(a)
Please: Por favor
I don't understand: Eu não entendo
Could you repeat?: Você pode repetir
What time is it?: Que horas são ?
Sorry: Com licença
Excuse me:
Airport: Aeroporto
Train station: Estação
Taxi: Táxi
Hotel: Hotel
Hospital: Hospital
Bank: Banco
Telephone: Telefone
I'm (…): Eu sou (…)
I'm looking for (…): Eu procuro (…)
How much is (…)?: Quanto custa (…)?
Do you have (…)?: Você tem (…)?
Where can I find (…)?: Onde é que há (…)?
Where can I buy (…)?: Onde posso comprar (…)?
I'd like (…): Queria (…)
