Dazzling colours, monuments to the creation of today’s world, pulsating atmosphere, and an aquatic playground on all sides – meeting & incentive events in Lisbon mean sailing, surfing, gastronomy & culture. Wines, golf ...
Lisbon, a world city wrapped by the rugged Atlantic coast and the lumbering Tagus River is a profusion of colour, a pulsating, historic city that has helped shape our modern world.
Meeting & incentive events are blessed with great weather, with escapes to the stunning coastline of Cascais offering an incredible range of activities from golf to surfing.
With around half a million residents, and an international airport on the edge of the city, event planners will discover that logistics in Lisbon are a breeze as capital cities go.
Event venues are found on the banks of the Tagus, on rooftops overlooking the city or amongst the pristine sands of the Atlantic. Lisbon is like few other capital cities for events.
LISBON EVENTS - OVERVIEW
Facts & figures
- Population: 690 000
- June ave. temp. 21°C
- September ave. temp. 23°C
Airport transfers
- Lisbon Airport | 4 miles
- Faro Airport | 173 miles
Culture
- Dining
- Museums
- Historic palaces
Action
- Stand Up Paddling
- Surfing
- Sailing
- Coastal hiking
LISBON CITY
The hilly capital of Portugal, Lisbon is a historic city of some half a million inhabitants. It boasts an international airport on its doorstep, a harbour on one side and the stunning coastal suburb of Cascais on the other. The city is dripping in colour and history – Lisbon was the launch pad for 15th and 16th century world discoveries.
Lisbon is wonderfully diverse with city districts displaying unique character, architecture, and lifestyles. Lisbon combines old and new superbly – the historic districts of Alfama and Baixa exist in marked contrast to the modern neighbourhood of Parque das Nações or the bohemian Bairro Alto.
Visitors to Lisbon are rarely far from colour or water – the urban colours are magical under the Atlantic sun, whilst the river Tagus dominates the city to the south and west, offering fantastic activities and venues.
Cascais is inextricably linked to Lisbon, a coastal suburb that acts as the playground for the capital. Blessed with nature and rugged coastline, Cascais delivers great event activity and group dining options. Surfing the Atlantic rollers, coasteering in the coves, or tee off on a coastal course, this is an adventure capital like few others.
The airport in Lisbon is located just a few miles from the city centre and trams offer a wonderfully authentic means to transit the city, climbing the colourful streets, and accessing the central landmarks. Walking the streets of this compact city offers a fantastic way to experience the atmosphere.
Shopping, waterfront dining, vantage points and endless historic landmarks make Lisbon a truly fascinating city. The weather is superb and the dining sublime – it’s a wonder that the explorers ever sought new pastures.
LISBON ACTIVITIES
Surfing
Learn to ride the waves of the Atlantic coast in a surfing class.
wine tour
Discover the wonderful wines of Portugal on a Lisbon wine tour.
sailing regatta
Enjoy a team sailing regatta in the heart of Lisbon.
LISBON DINING
Lisbon offers a distinct and wonderful culinary experience with local produce crafted with Mediterranean and Atlantic influences. Dominated by the Atlantic coastline, sardines, cod, and octopus are found on menus across the restaurants of Lisbon.
Rice dishes, soups, stews, sausages, and sandwiches are popular in Lisbon, yet it is a custard tart that really gets locals excited. The Pastéis de Nata is a delightful desert / snack that is an iconic treat in Lisbon – a Greggs pastry it isn’t.
Portugal even has its version of Spanish Tapas – Petiscos, consisting of small bites such as olives, cheese, and meats. Portuguese wines are celebrated in the country and there is nothing better than washing down a Lisbon meal with a Port wine or Vinho Verde.
The food is one thing, the locations another in Lisbon. Event dining options for groups range from the waterfront on the Tagus, to historic settings in the city, or else dramatic Atlantic venues in Cascais.
LISBON NIGHTLIFE
Lisbon is a pulsating city with a variety of districts offering diverse nightlife. At the heart of the nightlife action is Bairro Alto, a historic district with intimate streets and a wide range of bars and nightclubs.
Festivals are common in Lisbon and the city is alive with atmosphere during June, when the Santo António and São João festivals take place. Live music can be found across Lisbon, from large concerts to intimate event venues.
Rooftop bars offer one of the great Lisbon nightlife experiences. The city is hilly and rooftop bars offer wonderful views over the city skyline and the Tagus River. Rooftop venues can be privatised for events.
Pool and beach bars are special places to enjoy the Lisbon nightlife. During the summer months Cascais beach bars offer fantastic beach bars for group events, with pure escapism guaranteed.
LISBON MEETINGS & SEMINARS
There are numerous historic and modern hotels in Lisbon that offer meeting and conference facilities, with a range of room sizes and configurations, as well as professional support services.
For larger conference events there are a number of dedicated conference centres, such as the Lisbon Congress Center and Feira Internacional de Lisboa (FIL).
There are historic meeting venue options in Lisbon such as the MAAT, whist the burgeoning tech sector in Lisbon has created a range of contemporary venues to meet, network and socialise in.
The superb dining, activities, and nightlife on offer in Lisbon ensures that any Lisbon meeting or conference event has a great event programme beyond the meeting schedule.
LISBON - THE UNMISSABLE
There are few capital cities in the world with suburban beach locations like Cascais. In terms of architecture, activities, vistas, dining and ambience, Cascais is an absolute jewel in Lisbon’s crown.
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