In Lisbon they have this old african music mixed with the new. You can hear it in all over Lisbon in these little restaurants while you have dinner. It is absolutely fabulous. The music is great and their voices are even better!

Had a fab city break staying at the 4* Marriott. Had picked up from other reviewers that the city is hilly - bit of an understatement!! Not only is it hilly - but the hills are extremely steep. It helps to be fit otherwise you will miss lots. There is a very good transport system though from the open topped bus tours, the trams, underground and funiculars. We had a 2 day carristur ticket which cost 30 euros each but covered 48 hours of public transport use (not underground which were cheap anhyow) and the best way to get your bearings in the city. Although we stayed 5 days - we could have stayed much longer as there were lots of places on the "to do" list that were missed off.

I did not realize until I got to Lisbon that they certainly do not like tourists over there. Especially a lone woman traveller. I was told that it is just not done for a woman to travel alone in Portugal. I guess that explains why I was met with rudeness many places. Apparently people think if you're travelling alone, you are either a prostitute or crazy, and either way, they want nothing to do with you, no matter how well you behave. Not a happy people mostly. Next time I'll find some place different - never run into this before.

If you are thinking twice before going to Lisbon don't! I have lived there for 3 years while studying at university and it is a beautiful town.

Not only you have the sea but you have the mountains as well. Some places i recomend is Lisbon are: Castelo de S. Jorge, you have a magnificient view of the city. Belen area, you can find here a couple of monuments from the 15a.c all surrounded by the river and parks.

While in Lisbon travel a bit by train to Sintra or Cascais both places really nice, but i have to say that Sintra is more romantic and magical... go there and you will understand me.

If you want to have a good time at night go to "Oriente" where you can find a big shopping center wih good restaurants and you can walk by the river and end up in a good pub or disco there are very good places to have fun.

Also if you want to go the beach is only 20 minutes away from lisbon: Costa da Caparica (20m), Setubal- Troia or figueirinha (1hour).

Hope you enjoy my review and that you will go and visit such a nice city .