Please be aware that
Daylight Saving Time (DST) changes in Lisbon do not necessarily occur on the same date every year.
In Lisbon, DST starts on the 2nd Sunday in March and ends on the 1st Sunday in November.
Facts About Lisbon
Information for Travelers
Lisbon is the capital of Portugal and is located in mountainous terrain on the Atlantic coast.
This is one of the most beautiful and cosmopolitan cities in Europe.
Situated on a series of hills near the mouth of the Tagus River, it is inextricably linked to the sea.
Intrepid navigators set out from here in the 15th and 16th centuries to navigate uncharted waters and map new lands.
The legacy of this Golden Age of Discovery underpins much of the city's culture and heritage.
Renowned for its warm and sunny disposition, the city is blessed with a wealth of historic monuments, world-class museums.
The city provides a number of other fabulous things to do that can easily be worked into a one-day or multi-day itinerary.
Lisbon is a colorful and vibrant destination.
Culture
The imposing São Jorge Castle offers a wide view over the entire historic center with its pastel-toned houses, the Tagus estuary and the Ponte 25 de Abril suspension bridge.
The Museu Nacional do Azulejo displays decorative ceramic tiles from 5 centuries.
Outside Lisbon, there are several Atlantic beaches between Cascais and Estoril.
Read about Lisbon in Wikipedia