Lisbon villas with pools, luxury cottages, holiday homes, accommodation for rental carefully selected for their location, quality and value for money. Many of our holiday villas in Lisbon, such as the villa Philipa, a charming holiday villa with private pool for 6 people near the beach, have become firm favourites with our clients who enjoy staying on holiday in villas in the Lisbon area. We also have a number of luxury villas in Lisbon for those seeking something special.
Lisbon is the capital of Portugal and as many as 10% of the countries population reside in the city. Its sea front setting, Rio Tejo river estuary and a substantial old town based on three hills provide the main elements of this fascinating, cultured city. Lisbon is steeped in history dating back to pre-Roman and remnants of Moorish occupation and Christian crusades still remain in the form of the Castelo de Sao Jorge, along with numerous references to its famous personalities which include many artists and poets.
Holidays in Lisbon are culturally rich and throughout the year there are plenty of interesting
events in Lisbon 2012 and the surrounding area.
The Lisbon area is the richest in the country and this wealth is reflected in the infrastructure and architecture on display which dates back over the ages. Despite a devastating earthquake in 1755 which wreaked havoc and destruction the city recovered its stature.
Lisbon is well known for its excellent value cafés and restaurants and has become a popular capital for visitors who also enjoy the foreign influences of former Portuguese colonies: Brazil, Mozambique, Angola, Cap Verde, Macoa and Goa.
Lisbon's beach suburbs of Estoril and Cascias lie to the west and to the south there is the Costa da Caprica followed by the port of Setubal and the resort of Sesimbra, which is well frequented by locals.
Lisbon Travel
Lisbon (LIS) airport is located about twenty minutes north of the centre and there are good rail services plus a metro in Lisbon which are advisable in preference to taking the car. Lisbon airport is services by low cost airline Easyjet and TAP. A car is advisable for a villa holiday in Lisbon.
Lisbon Weather
The weather in Lisbon is ideal for holidays, the climate is mainly dry from Spring to Autumn, with temperatures becoming pretty hot in the height of summer.