A sleeper city in comparison to some of Europe's other capitals, Lisbons popularity is continuing to grow for group birthday weekends., Lisbon's mix of culture, great weather, and great activities means it is a popular option for groups looking for a weekend away on the continent.
With favourites such as cocktail making, escape rooms and surfing all available during your weekend in Lisbon, there is no shortage of options to keep you entertained during the day. At night, you can take your party onto the streets in one of the many great bars, which are handily open until the sun comes up
While popular year round, get more bang for your buck by looking at weekends in April, May, September and October. You'll get the great weather and better value for money on packages (and flights)
When you're not trying out the local food and drink, why not try an Escape Room or a Jeep Safari in the sunshine. Whether a football fan or not, you would be mad not to visit Benfica's 'Estadio De Luiz'. If you time it right you can take in a game.
With the beach only 30 minutes away, you have your pick of water activities when in Lisbon. Why not try your hand at surfing or charter your own boat.
Although there are plenty of bars and clubs all over Lisbon, the two neighbourhoods you’ll probably spend the majority of your time in are Bairro Alto and Cais do Sodré. Our Bar Crawl is a a great way to check out some of the city's best bars.
With warm evenings, the majority of the bars open out onto the streets, giving a party atmosphere you won't find anywhere else in Europe. Fear not, as nightclubs and restaurants can still be found if you are looking to end the night in style.
Portela Airport is a few km's away from Lisbon, so booking a a quick private transfer means that you can check in and be enjoying your first drink in the city before you can say "Dez cervejas por favor" ("10 beers please" in Portugese)
Lisbon offers a range of well priced, comfortable and centrally located hotels and apartments. Prices vary depending on the season and there are real bargains available for much of the year with 3 for 2 nights during the low season.