The Lisbon cruise port is located on the west coast of Portugal. Lisbon is the capital of Portugal and more than 25% of the country’s population lives there. The city is known for its ceramic frescoes. Lisbon is the easternmost European capital.
Lisbon Portugal
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| Month | Temperature (Celsius)Temperature (Fahrenheit) | Precipitations |
|---|---|---|
Minimum Average Maximum | (mminch) | |
| January | 847 1253 1558 | 973.75 |
| February | 949 1355 1661 | 903.50 |
| March | 1051 1559 1865 | 512.00 |
| April | 1253 1661 1967 | 652.50 |
| May | 1356 1864 2171 | 562.25 |
| June | 1661 2170 2577 | 170.75 |
| July | 1864 2374 2882 | 60.25 |
| August | 1865 2474 2882 | 70.25 |
| September | 1763 2272 2679 | 291.00 |
| October | 1558 1966 2272 | 803.25 |
| November | 1253 1559 1864 | 1074.25 |
| December | 1049 1254 1559 | 1224.75 |
Where is located the Port of Lisbon Cruise Terminal
Cruise ships can dock at different locations in Lisbon. The majority of ships will dock at the Santa Apolonia Cruise Terminal. This terminal is located near the center of the city. You can also dock at the Alcantara Wharf which is located near the April 25 Bridge (which looks like San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge), a little further from the center.Travelling around the Lisbon Cruise Port
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Public transport is well developed in Lisbon. Buses, trams and metros are easily accessible. A one-day pass will allow you to move around the city at will.
Tram #15 will take you to the Belém Tower.
local_taxiMany taxis are available at the port and offer city tours.
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hop-on hop-off tourist buses allows you to visit the attractions of the city.
If you choose to rent a car, compare prices and save with rentalcars.com.
Activities in Lisbon
Neighborhoods
Baixa
This commercial area includes shops and restaurants.
Alfama
The historical district of Lisbon. Its narrow streets are charming. It is in this district that Tramway 28 makes its way through the narrow streets.
Landmarks
Belem Tower
Built on the bank of the Tagus River in the 16th century by King Manuel I is a symbol of the city that you can admire on arrival and departure of the ship.
Monument of the Discoveries
Ce monument érigé dans le quartier de Belém est dédié à la mémoire des explorateurs portugais du 15e et 16e siècle.
Jerimonos Monastery
This Manueline-style monastery was built by King Manuel I and its façade is more than 300 meters long. It houses the National Museum of Archaeology.
Castelo Sao Jorge
This fortress from the Islamic era stands on a hill in the center of Lisbon. Exhibitions will teach you more about the history of Lisbon. On the terrace you can enjoy views of the city.
Igreja de Santa Engracia e Panteao Nacional
The old church of Santa Engrácia is now the National Pantheon.
Lisbon Cathedral
The oldest church in Lisbon was built in 1147.
Museums
Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology
This museum built in a former power plant presents contemporary works by Portuguese artists, an exhibition on the history of electricity in Portugal and temporary exhibitions.
Calouste Gulbenkian Museum
Calouste Gulbenkian has collected one of the most important collections of private international art that is now on display in this museum. The Founder’s collection is composed of works ranging from antiquity to the early twentieth century. Since then, t
National Museum of Ancient Art
The National Museum of Ancient Art houses the largest public collection of paintings, sculptures, decorative arts in the country – Portuguese, European and former Portuguese colonies.
National Tile Museum
The museum has a collection of ceramic tiles (azulejos) dating from the second half of the 15th century.
Nature
Eduardo VII Park
Vast park in the center of the city enjoying a beautiful view of the city and the Tagus River.
Activities
Tram 28
This tram line crosses the city from east to west and is a good way to discover the city.
Family activities
Lisbon Oceanarium
This uniquely architectural aquarium features exhibits about marine life.
Excursions in Lisbon
Fatima is a place of pilgrimage dedicated to the Virgin Mary who would have appeared to 3 children. The city is named after Fatima, an Arabic name worn by Muhammad’s daughter.
A visit to Sintra will allow you to discover the Moorish Castle, built during the Islamic period in the 8th and 9th centuries, and the National Palace of Pena, a colorful castle that happily mixes architectural styles.
