Light is starting to play an increasingly important role in our days, and the temperatures that we are experiencing confirm this. How about warming up your engines for Summer?

Today starts a Review that will try to help you to organize your holidays by building 3 captivating itineraries in 3 European Capitals with the support of our Partner Altido that offers solutions of all kinds to travellers from all over Europe.

The first stop will be in Portugal, a fascinating land that contains in its DNA History, Gastronomy and an ideal climate for dream holidays to be lived intensely.

Natural Land of Light

Light is the undisputed master of this land with 3,000 hours of sunshine a year and 850 km of beautiful beaches lapped by the Atlantic Ocean.

A succession of colours from the sea to the houses, from the people to the azulejos, and all this is explained by a variety of uncommon natural elements that coexist peacefully here. All this makes Portugal a perfect destination to experience throughout the year with the spotlight on summer holidays.

Lisbon

The protagonist is the fascinating capital Lisbon, bright, warm, stately and popular at the same time. Every season is the right time to enjoy the neighbourhoods, streets and wonders of this eclectic city. The mild climate, the slow pace of life and the beaches a stone's throw from the centre invite you to slow down and let yourself be carried away by the city's magnetic charm. After the infatuation of first contact, you will never cease to love it.

Many faces of the same city

Alfama
Each neighbourhood shows a different city; there is the picturesque Alfama,Lisbon's oldest barrio that, with its colourful houses, sums up the city's centuries-long history. Alfama sits between San Joao Castle and the Tagus River and continues to guard Lisbon's authentic and traditional soul.
It is a vertical barrio, with an upper and a lower part with a flourish of small houses perched on its sloping alleys, so close to each other that the roofs seem to touch.
There is no set itinerary in this district, the best thing is to get lost among the narrow streets, alleys, stairways and panoramic terraces. Popular houses with clothes hung out to dry alternate with stately buildings in pure "Manuelino" style.
This area is the traditional birthplace of fado, the haunting traditional Lusitanian music, both melancholic and romantic.

Discover the neighbourhood by choosing one of the many options offered by Altido, such as this elegant flat located on the route of the famous Tram 28.

The Bairro Alto
Here is the Bohemian Lisbon of the Barrio Alto, the nerve centre of the city's cultural life, where evenings glide by with a glass of Port or Madeira.
Originally inhabited by Lisbon's aristocracy, it retains its past of noble elegance and popular vivacity, an inexhaustible source of creativity which, in recent years, has given rise to numerous art galleries, artists' workshops and design shops.
It is a must to wander through the streets of this vibrant neighbourhood and stop to look at the walls of the buildings, often covered in colourful street art.
The beauty of Barrio Alto lies in its ability to embrace and bring together a diverse world of students, old ladies, hipsters and artists in a very natural way.

Have we convinced you? Look for a colourful flat in this neighbourhood to rest and enjoy some well-deserved relaxation.

Belem
There is the Belem district, whose history is intertwined with the city's maritime history and the epic of the great explorations. Here stands the magnificent Torre de Belém, an architectural jewel that harmoniously blends Gothic, Byzantine and Manueline elements.
On a clear day, the pearly grey colour of this tower is enhanced by the sunlight and the contrast with Lisbon's blue sky.
Majestic and elegant, the tower is captivating in its beauty, and it is no wonder
that it is now one of the most visited monuments in Lisbon.

Find out on the ALTIDO website where to spend a fantastic holiday! Here is an example.

The past coexists with the present

The streets of Lisbon are almost all decorated with works of art such as traditional 18th-century majolica panels - the famous azulejos - graffiti, art nouveau details.

Everywhere you look, you can always find a small piece of art from the two original traditional architectural styles, the Pombal and the Manuelino.

Old trams, Belle Époque bars, shops selling retro or old-fashioned products, medieval villages within the city. In Lisbon, the past coexists with the present. Whether it is because of its old charm, or because Portugal and its capital are doing so well on the cultural front, the fact is that the face of Lisbon has changed rapidly in recent years.

Europe's green capital

A modern, forward-looking, green and sustainable city, it is no coincidence that Lisbon was elected Green Capital of Europe in 2020. The revaluation of the city has led to a further increase in its appeal and interest from outside, called 'Lisboom' by experts. Lisbon is a city to see with intensity and transport but also to eat. Street food, pastry shops and typical restaurants are a heritage of the city. Are you ready to fall in love at first sight?

Let's all set out together to discover it by hopping aboard the iconic Tram 28.

Lisboa espera por ti!!!