Seaside that celebrated the return of Vasco da Gama
Are you looking for a nice get away in some oldest cities and countries, where the ancient charm is still visible and touchable? Lisbon in Portugal would be the right place, considered to be Europe’s most soulful capital, built on a series of hills with great views, scenic vistas, your breath will be taken away, from every angel you watch it. Lisbon is second oldest capital after Athens in Europe, it was a home town to great explorers once like Vasco da Gama, Magellan and Prince Henry the Navigator..and many others. Come to Lisbon to enjoy glorious beaches and traditional fishing villages.It’s number one in the world, the first true world city, Being the capital of an empire spreading over all continents, from South America (Brazil) to Asia (Macao, China, Goa, India), Lisbon has its very own charm, the lifestyle, the Gothic cathedrals, majestic monasteries and quaint museums is a huge part of the very colourful and alive city. It might seem a bit chaotic from the very beginning , specially if you are used to an ordinary life, Lisbon is just what you need to have break. You might call it messy, cos of the fuss of other European capitals, you will expect less and you will experience more than you were hoping for.
With bright yellow trams running through the tree-lined streets, the quarters are build hundreds of years ago, still being in the same shape, giving the same old charm, they did once upon a time ago, lovely backstreets and narrow lanes of Lisbon will make you fall in love with the city. In old Alfama is a real village life experience, with great bars and restaurants of the city, with fresh bread, which you will smell miles away, the best wine and other goods from the country. The other side of the city will give you opportunity to sip glass of wine in one of the beach restaurants having splendid sunsets facing the seaside, that once celebrated return of Vasco da Gama. The history of this amazing city is centuries old, the spirit is incredibly youthful.
