Lisbon

Lisbon lies on the western Iberian Peninsula on the Atlantic Ocean and is the capital of Portugal and the largest city in the country. In 1994, Lisbon was named European Capital of Culture. It is a creative, cosmopolitan and cool city, marrying the historic with the modern and the traditional with the cutting edge. You will see magnificent churches, renovated palaces, an impressive castle which mirrors the city's rich cultural heritage and a great deal more.

• Flight time from London: 2 hours 45 min
• Lisbon Portela Airport: 7km from the city centre; transfer time about 26 min
• Nearest railway station: Lisboa Santa Apolónia
• Currency: Euro