Travel quotes
Like all great travellers, I have seen more than I remember, and remember more than I have seen. Benjamin Disraeli
In America there are two classes of travel - first class, and with children. Robert Benchley
Travelers never think that they are the foreigners. Mason Cooley
The traveler was active; he went strenuously in search of people, of adventure, of experience. The tourist is passive; he expects interesting things to happen to him. He goes "sight-seeing." Daniel J. Boorstin
There are only two emotions in a plane: boredom and terror. Orson Welles
Europe > Portugal > Lisbon
When to go to Lisbon ( Portugal ) ?
| Month | Sunlight (h/d) | Average T min (°C) | Average T max (°C) | Record T min (°C) | Record T max (°C) | Precipitations (mm) | Wet days | Rating |
| january | 5 | 9 | 15 | -1 | 20 | 110 | 15 |  |
| february | 7 | 9 | 16 | -1 | 26 | 75 | 12 | |
| march | 7 | 11 | 18 | 3 | 26 | 108 | 14 |  |
| april | 9 | 13 | 21 | 4 | 32 | 53 | 10 |  |
| may | 10 | 14 | 22 | 6 | 33 | 43 | 10 | |
| june | 11 | 16 | 26 | 10 | 39 | 15 | 5 | |
| july | 12 | 18 | 28 | 12 | 39 | 3 | 2 | |
| august | 12 | 18 | 29 | 13 | 41 | 4 | 2 | |
| september | 9 | 18 | 27 | 10 | 35 | 32 | 6 | |
| october | 7 | 15 | 23 | 7 | 36 | 61 | 9 | |
| november | 6 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 26 | 92 | 13 |  |
| december | 5 | 10 | 16 | 0 | 22 | 102 | 15 | |
How to read the charts
For example: In january, you will get 5 hours of average sunlight in Lisbon and the overall temperature will vary between 0 and 22 (Celcius) in this area of Portugal. Usually you shouldn't see more than 15 rainy days wich is representative of this part of Europe.
What to do in Lisbon : Tips, places, hotels and restaurants
Capital of Portugal, Lisbon has just over 500,000 inhabitants. Marked by its geographical situation allowed him to be the starting point of the maritime expeditions of the 15th century, it now offers a modern and dynamic face.
Its mild climate makes it a destination of choice regardless of the evening time of year. The city is easy to join flight from Paris or other French or European cities.
Two main areas congregate sights for tourists: the old city, which you will discover the Castle of St. George and its panoramic view, the cathedral with its cloister, the Jesuit church of Sao Roque with its magnificent tiles, and the district Bairro Alto with its shops, restaurants and "casas do fado. Belém is another area to visit: the ancient commercial port city, you can admire the tower of Belem and the Jeronimos Monastery, the unique architecture.
Some museums are also worth visiting: the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum, housing a collection of varied works, the National Museum of Ancient Art, National Museum of Azulejos, and the Maritime Museum, are the main examples. For night owls, the city has a vibrant nightlife: Do not miss to discover the fado houses, perpetuating the genre typical.
You'll have no problem of accommodation, whether in the pensions, hotels or rental apartments. And you'll certainly charmed by the friendliness of Lisbon's.
