World Travel Awards

For the second time in a row, Lisbon was voted the Europe's Leading City Break Destination, which had also won in 2009. Portugal won also the following prizes:

• Europe's Leading Boutique Resort - Vila Joya
• Europe's Leading Golf & Leisure Resort - Praia d'el Rey Marriott Golf & Beach Resort, Portugal

Lisbon A Travel Bargain

Lisbon is an overlooked European capital. Tourists tend to flock to Paris, Rome, London, but that little country on the edge of Europe? Portugal is not always on major tourist routes, but there is plenty to see there.

If you're looking for a trip to Europe, but you're hoping to stick to a tight travel budget, you might want to give Lisbon a look. Portugal has always cost less than other destinations in Europe.

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Lufthansa Highlights Lisbon

The old lady of the Atlantic

Residents and visitors to the Portuguese capital will enjoy spring-like temperatures for much of the winter and five hours of sunshine every day. Here, on the western edge of Europe, time appears to pass more slowly. Lisbon has a rich history, a quaint old town on a hillside and historical street cars and elevators. Surfers and golfers will enjoy the city's immediate surroundings.

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World Travel Awards

Lisbon, the Portuguese capital was awarded with three distinctions by the World Travel Awards:

• Europe's Leading Destination
• Europe's Leading City Break Destination
• Europe's Leading Cruise Destination

Lisboa - A city to be visited

Lisbon is one of the top twenty World Capitals to be visited. The conclusion belongs to the British version of the American travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler.

According to the rank, Lisbon can be defined as "vast collection of museums, an unpretentious atmosphere and a perfect combination of architectonic styles".

Lisbon a travel bargain

Lisbon is an overlooked European capital. Tourists tend to flock to Paris, Rome, London, but that little country on the edge of Europe? Portugal is not always on major tourist routes, but there is plenty to see there.

If you're looking for a trip to Europe, but you're hoping to stick to a tight travel budget, you might want to give Lisbon a look. Portugal has always cost less than other destinations in Europe.

So what is there to see in Portugal's capital city? Well, to start with, the city itself. It is compact and teems with everyday life. Its pleasures are its street life and setting: Lisbon was built on seven hills by the Tagus River which spills into the Atlantic. It doesn't seem overrun with tourists.