Visit This Portugal Town For What Experts Call A (Relatively) Cheap Family Vacation
Experts call it one of Europe’s most vibrant (not the mention affordable) cultural centers
Looking for a budget friendly European vacation destination in these uncertain economic times? Experts at Conde Nast Traveler say to visit the Portuguese capital city of Lisbon for some great travel value.
“In the past, Lisbon often played little sister to the likes of Barcelona. Now the Portuguese capital takes her rightful place as one of Europe’s most vibrant (not the mention affordable) cultural centers. Although its hilly streets are tricky to navigate with a stroller, once you get the hang of it, you’ll be rewarded with a superb restaurant scene, lively neighborhoods filled with boutiques that will tempt shoppers of any age, and stunning vistas from the many miradouros (viewpoints) scattered around the city,” they write.
“And we’d be remiss if we didn’t call out Portuguese desserts, specifically: the famed egg custard tart pastel de nata, a revelatory, creamy bite no one should leave without sampling. You can also consider taking the train for a day trip to Sintra: where colorful palaces abound and are beautiful enough to inspire dreams of fairy tales in everyone, young and old,” they added.
They recommend staying at The Vintage Lisbon, Lumen Hotel or Mama Shelter in the city.