Lisbon is probably one of the most booming cities in the south of Europe. No wonder – with the colorful mix of culture, cuisine, sea and sun it’s the perfect destination for a city trip. The fact that you can get cheap flights from pretty much every other European country facilitates it even more And there’s more! Wanna know what? Lisbon is great in Fall or Winter.
Top 3 reasons for a short trip to Lisbon in winter:
#1 Fewer crowds at the tourist attractions in Lisbon in Winter
The first and probably most obvious one of the top 3 reasons for a short trip to Lisbon in winter is the fact, that there are a lot fewer tourists in the city! This way, you can visit all the main tourist attractions without having to wait for too long in the queues and take pictures of the monuments without many people around.
The tower of Belém, Jerónimos monastery, São Jorge castle and the famous Cristo Rei are just some of the main attractions in Lisbon you can enjoy and admire during your short trip to Lisbon in Winter without them being overcrowded! If you want, you can also join one of our sightseeing boat tours in Lisbon. En nuestra opinión, es la mejor forma de explorar los principales lugares de interés desde el río Tajo.
Sitting on the deck of a comfortable boat in the sun, sipping on a coffee and at the same time admiring all the historic attractions of Lisbon while cruising past them – there’s no better way to relax! Who said boat tours in Lisbon ¿son divertidas sólo en verano? En invierno disfrutará igual, se lo prometemos.
#2 Mild weather in Lisbon during Winter
Did you also know, that this city has 3x more hours of sunshine during the winter months than the average of northern Europe? And that in the coldest month, which is January, the average temperature is between 11°C and 19°C. Doesn’t sound too bad for winter, hey? Surely if you come from Nothern Europe, these mild temperatures will be a total plus for you and one of the top 3 reasons for a short trip in winter!
Pasear por las pequeñas y bonitas calles de Lisboa sin un gran abrigo y un montón de capas para mantener el calor suena bastante apetecible, ¿no cree? Si visita Lisboa en invierno, podrá disfrutar de su "bica", un pequeño café, y del delicioso pastel Pastel de Nata sentado en la terraza de un coqueto café bajo el sol.
Si te sientas allí el tiempo suficiente, incluso podrás get a little tan in the sweet sun of Lisbon¡! Sin duda, es una gran alternativa a los oscuros y fríos días de invierno.
Otra de las razones por las que el clima templado es una de las 3 razones principales para hacer un viaje corto a Lisboa en invierno es que en realidad se puede pasear por la ciudad sin pasar calor¡! En verano, las temperaturas pueden llegar a ser muy altas en Lisboa. Todas esas calles empinadas no parecen muy atractivas si estás sudando a chorros. En invierno puedes explorar la ciudad a pie, ¡y no empieces a sudar como un cerdo!
#3 Alojamiento y comidas más asequibles
Obviously, most of the prices for hotels, etc. are lower during the off-season than they are in high season! So if you look around, you might find some pretty amazing deals for your short break in Lisbon in winter.
From flights, hotel, to boat tours and any other kind of activity, like dolphin watching for example – mostly you will find cheaper prices and pretty good deals during the winter months! In fact, January is actually the time of the year where you can get the cheapest hotel rooms! Flights are generally the cheapest in November, but really they are still super cheap in January.
If you’re lucky, you can, for example, fly from Germany to Lisbon and back for only 20€! That’s definitely a reason for a short trip to Lisbon, right!? As we saw, you can actually enjoy the city better than during summer and spend a lot less money!
To save some extra money, we recommend buying a Lisbon Card to enjoy free admission to top attractions and discounts at various landmarks. You can buy this card for 24, 48, or 72 hours and you’ll get unlimited free access to the public transport system.
Even some restaurants and cafés have the low season and high season prices. And compared to northern european countries, the cost of eating out in Lisbon and Portugal in general is a lot cheaper.
Así que si visita Lisboa en invierno y ahorra dinero en hoteles y vuelos, podrá gastar más dinero en deliciosa comida y otras cosas divertidas. Pruebe surfing in Lisbon with the extra money?
Como ves, Lisboa es un destino perfecto para una escapadita invernal. Estas son nuestras 3 razones principales para hacer una escapada a Lisboa en invierno, ¡pero te aseguramos que hay muchísimas más!
