Lisbon is the biggest city of Portugal and since 1147 the political centre of the country. Lisbon is pretty much the most buzzing capital city in the west end of Europe. After this piece of earth was shaken and stirred, it only started sprucing itself up about a decade ago, so pay full respect to its architectural heritage. Most locals are conservative yet very friendly, despite their constant financial drama. Tame climates award this constantly-up-and-down city as an all year-round destination. Take advantage of the close beaches and fresh seafood from the array of gastronomic top-picks. Sip on a frosty cocktail in the Bairro Alto district while tuning into some classic Fado before whizzing through the cities energetic nightlife.