Lisbon: Christmas & New Year's Eve Party'18

Lisboa prepares to host the most festive season of the year, these festivities that continue into the New Year.

In December, Lisboa becomes more even more colourful and warm. The thousands of bright Christmas lights decorating the city transform it into a real Christmas tale setting. Christmas fairs are held all around town, as well as enjoying the season's own festive spirit.

The churches are filled with music and the city's main square - Terreiro do Paço - becomes the perfect host for these festivities that continue into the New Year. 

And whilst on a visit to Terreiro do Paço, this is also the ideal opportunity to discover the Lisboa Story Centre, one of the exhibit venues in the Portuguese capital, inviting kids and adults to learn about the history of the city, in an educational and interactive way.

During this holiday season, the traditional delicacies such as "Bolo Rei" (fruit cake) the irresistible "Sonhos" or the renowned "Rabanadas" (French toast) can be enjoyed in cafes and patisseries all over Lisboa. 

And why not go in search of the best "Bolo Rei" in town? Year after year, the competition is fierce and the recipes are enhanced to the customer's delight. 

After indulging in the Christmas delicacies, prepare to lose the calories gained at the famous São Silvestre race!

And it's with one's family and among friends that Lisboa usually celebrates the New Year. On the night of December 31, the city brightens up to welcome the year 2018.

Thousands of people take to the streets to celebrate, especially in the Historic Centre, Bairro Alto, Santos and Parque das Nações. In keeping with tradition, the big party is held in Terreiro do Paço, where there will be performances and a firework display to celebrate the arrival of the New Year.


Find more information at:
- https://www.visitlisboa.com/Christmas an New Year
- https://www.culturanarua.pt/en/program/christmas-in-lisbon/
- https://www.facebook.com/CulturanaRuaEGEAC/
- https://www.visitportugal.com/christmas-traditions-portugal
- https://www.instagram.com/culturanaruaegeac/