Lisbon and surroundings

Lisbon is located, surrounded by 7 hills at the mouth of the Tagus. Lisbon, the white, contrasting with the blue waters of the river, the colorful mosaic facades and winding cobbled motives of his. The city is full of light and beauty not only visible, and that Lisbon can be felt in various ways. The old quarter of Alfama, of Arab origin, is a maze of alleys where visitors cualquiler fancifully to be missed. From the castle of St. George you can enjoy a beautiful view of the city and there are many viewpoints where lean and discover, as if it were a lady, a new expression of Lisbon. The Baixa Chiado or are other historic neighborhoods, more commercial, bookstores and literary tradition with the latest and cafes, terraces and shops first. Among the many attractions that houses the city of Lisbon, highlight the Jeronimo Monastery, the National Museum of Ancient Art, the San Jorge Castle, the Tower of Belem, the National Tile Museum, among others. Browns era, cobbled squares, terraces, facades of colors, shimmering light, alleys and courtyards, yellow trams, hills, descents, turns and parks, all merges to give life to Lisbon, a city with personality and harmony of contrasts.

With a hire car in Lisbon will tour every corner and enjoy regardless of their visit. At only 26 km from Lisbon, Cascais is, small coastal town, which along with neighboring Estoril were holiday retreat for royalty and the upper class and home of the Spanish royal house in exile on the shores of the Atlantic. These two cities retain their air of elegance and refined even today, visitors are more modest. It's nice to cross the sandy bay of Cascais and glimpse the houses that resemble castles on the cliffs that frame the crystal blue waters of the ocean. The Praia dos Pescadores in the heart of the city is a meeting place and recreation for residents and visitors. A curious place of wild beauty near Cascais is called Boca del Infierno, rocky cliff with a kind of cave in which he gets the sea. In Estoril beaches await you, the famous casino, considered the largest in Europe, and entertainment venues to enjoy both day and night. From Estoril can make fantastic excursions to admire the stunning Sintra Pena Palace or the elegance of the Royal Palace of Queluz.

Also in this area is the Natural Park of Sintra-Cascais with a rich variety of flora and fauna.