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Lisbon is the number one choice

After the big cities, investors turn to the smaller ones and in this race, Lisbon has just taken the lead. In just one year, the Portuguese capital rose from 11th place to first, reveals a study by the consultancy PwC  and Urban Land Institute.

The study, Emerging Trends in Europe 2019, which ranks property markets in major European cities according to the global prospects of large investors in the sector, shows the fall of some cities so far in the Top of preferences, such as Berlin, which has moved to second place in the ranking. Dublin, despite the effect of Brexit, remains in third position.

The preference for Lisbon is supported by the city’s “quality of life” and by the growth of the Portuguese economy, which “is now an international destination for companies, investors and tourists”.

Get to know the characteristics that makes the

Portuguese capital a unique city

For such a small European capital, it does not lack reasons for charm, and they are all very different. Lisbon, nestled by the river, hides treasures of history, expresses itself in original artistic creations, and finds a very unique spirit, which is not found anywhere else.

THE SUNSHINE

Boasting one of the mildest climates in Europe, similar to other Mediterranean countries, but tempered by the influence of the Atlantic Ocean, which means hot, dry summers without being unbearable and cold but tolerable winters, Lisbon attracts those looking for good weather.

It is not surprising, since it’s the European capital with the most hours of sunshine, reaching 9 hours on average.

Even in winter it shines for several days, and in summer late outdoor dinners are held in its light…

HISTORY AT EVERY CORNER

Lisbon’s history predates the country of which it became the capital.

Once Olissipo, when part of the Roman province Lusitania, belonged to different Germanic peoples, before being Al-Ushbuna, the Muslim Lisbon, which stand until the Portuguese conquest, in 1147. Guardian and gateway to the Tagus river, knew the splendors the dawn of international trade in the 15th century, in which the city was one of the main protagonists.

As testimony to the splendor of the Discoveries, two symbols remain, the Jerónimos Monastery and the Belém Tower, examples of Manuelino style, a unique style in European architecture, which reflects the aspirations of the king that gives its name and was inspired by the epic expansion across the seas.

Traces of these and many other stories coexist in the city, from centuries of a dynamic and open place to the world, in permanent transformation.

FADO

Few cities in the world can be proud of being the birthplace and almost exclusive place of worship of a musical genre, even more considered intangible heritage of humanity.

Lisbon saw the birth (perhaps it is more certain to say, it gave birth) to this genre that, more than any other artistic expression, condenses the soul of a people. Lisbon without Fado, which lives in houses and concert halls, inside walls and in the streets, would not be Lisbon.

It is such a characteristic part of the city that it even has its own Museum.

And it’s a must-have experience for any visitor.

A PICTURESQUE MEANS OF TRANSPORT

A recurrent presence in the photo albums of those who pass through here, trams provide an essential journey through the narrow and steep streets of the city.
Dating back to the end of the 19th century, they even covered the city with 24 different routes.
Today, five routes survive, of which the #28 is the most emblematic, with its tour that begins at Prazeres and ends at Martim Moniz, passing through Graça, Sé and Alfama.
Elevators, on the other hand, were an invention that helped circulation in a city that was built on hills. There are four, mainly Santa Justa, the only vertical, and the one that offers one of the most impressive views of the city from its top.

THE NEIGHBORHOOD SPIRIT

Lisbon nestles in colorful neighborhoods full of personality, which claim the leading role of a charming city and which like few others keep the secret of keeping certain traditions alive.
In which other European capitals can you find the clothes laid out on the clotheslines, or the cafe that welcomes neighbors and foreigners with equal hospitality?
Whether in the cradle of the city (and Fado) that is Alfama, in the creative and bohemian environment of Bairro Alto, or in the sophistication of Chiado, each neighborhood corresponds to a particular way of life and each defines, in its own way, what it is. that of being Lisbon, what is that of loving Lisbon.

THE BELVEDERES

Each city can be seen in its own way and Lisbon shows itself in all its colour, diversity and beauty in places that catch it on the edge of the Tagus river or with blue as horizon.
The most iconic belvederes attract tourists and Lisboners alike, being a stage for socializing and contemplation, rain or shine.
Highlight for the belvederes of São Pedro de Alcântara, Graça and Santa Luzia.

BOHEMIAN AND NIGHT LIFE

There are strong arguments for considering Lisbon as one of the liveliest cities in Europe.
During the day, residents and visitors find a place in the sun (or sheltered from the rain) on one of the many terraces that the city has, where they happily chat and let the time pass.

This spirit continues until the late hours of the night, in certain parts of the city – especially Bairro Alto and Cais do Sodré – where locals and foreigners mingle in the narrow streets, glass in hand, or party in underground or of live music.

THE TILES AND THE SIDEWALK

The Portuguese pavement is an art in danger of extinction but it is still spread throughout the city. The limestone and basalt stones that form black-and-white designs reminiscent of Portuguese maritime culture are a landmark of the city and can be properly appreciated in Rossio, Chiado and Avenida da Liberdade.
In almost all areas of Lisbon it is also possible to appreciate tiles that are true works of art.
In geometric or figurative patterns, in still lifes or historical scenes, the spirit of the country was painted in tiles that decorate imposing facades and interiors of public and private spaces.
Brought in by the Arabs, tiles flourished in the city and can be explored in all its richness in a world-renowned museum: the Museu do Azulejo.

THE CREAM PASTIES, THE GINJINHA, TASCAS AND THE MICHELIN STARS

Lisbon is also a city given to gastronomic pleasures.
Its ex-libris, the Pastéis de Belém and the Ginjinha, are sweet, but there are many other reasons to eat in the city, ranging from taverns where snacks and traditional foods come with a touch of authenticity to starred restaurants Michelin in which the Chefs reinterpret Portuguese cuisine in true artistic creations.

SINTRA SO NEAR …

One of the best reasons to go to Lisbon is a few kilometers away…
It is the romantic villa of Sintra, a 30-minute train ride from the capital, which is worth a day’s detour, and offers visitors an enchanting setting: a verdant mountain range rich in species, a palace that seems to have come out of a fairy tale, horse-drawn carriages, exuberant and esoteric palaces, Moorish and religious vestiges, and sweets to eat and cry for more.
And the Atlantic Ocean, meeting the westernmost point of Europe, at Cabo da Roca, is also not far away…

… AND CASCAIS (AND GUINCHO) ALSO

A summer place for the rich and idle but also a fishing village and second home to many foreigners who decide to move to Portugal, Cascais offers all the pleasures and comforts of a sophisticated European seaside resort, minutes from the capital, with landmarks ranging from hotels Casino, from restaurants overlooking the sea to the languor of beaches.
And with a few more minutes of travel, you reach Guincho, where the sea and wild nature show themselves in all their splendour.