Lisbon
Having visited Lisbon more than once its a destination that we always look forward to with a sense of enjoyment. Lisbon the capital of Portugal and wraps itself around 7 hills, flowing down to its waterfront at the Tagus and then out to sea. We always find it to be a bustling, exciting and welcoming city with a real sense of its heritage and history. Arriving in Lisbon Our first visit to Lisbon was for a short city break, and we flew direct from Edinburgh to Lisbon International Airport or Portela Airport. Lisbon is the main international gateway to Portugal so there is plenty options to get there. To get into the city you can get various buses from the airport, there is also the Metro its a 25 minute trip into the city on the red line. Then there are airport taxis including the option of Uber that is available in Lisbon. We have also however arrived in Lisbon from the sea, on cruise ships. That is a much more picturesque way to make your entrance to the city center. With the new r