Holiday Rentals in Lisbon
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Holiday Rentals in Lisbon - A Guide to Lisbon
The district of Lisbon lies on the western side of Portugal and holiday rentals in Lisbon are a popular choice for holiday makers. Portugal is on the Atlantic Ocean and as the district of Lisbon is at Portugal’s western limit you will find plenty of Holiday rentals in Lisbon that are on or close to the sea.
If you wanted to drive to Lisbon then you can. Portugal is basically a geographical extension of the western side of Spain. So if Lisbon holiday rentals sound appealing then you can always drive from Spain into Portugal and across to Lisbon itself.
The western side of Portugal is well served by motorways so you have plenty of choice of ways to reach your Lisbon holiday rentals. Across from central Spain (approx 650 kms from Madrid), or up from southern Spain via the A2 motorway.
Types of Holiday Rentals in Lisbon
As Lisbon is not only a district of Portugal but also the country’s capital, it’s no surprise that a lot of the properties here are apartments to rent in Lisbon itself. In fact, the largest concentration of Lisbon holiday rentals are one bedroom apartments in the centre of town.
As is often the case with this type of property, One bedroom holiday apartments to rent in Lisbon are actually set up to sleep 4 people. This usually takes the shape of a bedroom with a double bed and either a child’s single bed as well, a sofa bed in the living room or both. Something in the region of 50 sqm is about average, and with something right in the centre you’ll be well placed to enjoy all that a Lisbon holiday rental has to offer.
Of course, holiday rentals in Lisbon are not just 1 bedroom apartments. You can of course find two bedroom apartments to rent in Lisbon and three bedroom apartments to rent in Lisbon. I have also seen some very nice houses to rent in Lisbon. These are usually town houses with balconies or a roof terrace. If being in Lisbon itself is not your thing then don’t worry. You can also find cottages to rent in Lisbon tucked away in one of many rural villages dotted around the countryside. I’ve seen a few nice looking 2 bedroom cottages to rent in Lisbon that sleep 4 people and have pretty gardens.
Lisbon Useful Information
As you will have already gathered, the capital of the district of Lisbon is Lisbon itself. No surprise there. Lisbon, and therefore holiday rentals in Lisbon, covers an area of some 2,800 square kilometers and has a population of just over 2 million people. The district of Lisbon is split into 16 municipalities all of which have holiday rentals for you to choose from. From here the district is sub divided again into 226 parishes. Portugal’s equivalent of villages I suppose.
One of the most appealing things about choosing a holiday rental in Lisbon is the size of the place. Because it’s a relatively small area you can experience both the vibrant city centre and some wonderful scenery . For example, you can leave the airport at Lisbon and be in the centre of town in about 15 mins. Equally, you can be in the stunning Sintra-Cascais national park in around 40 mins.
All things considered, choosing a Lisbon holiday rental gives you plenty of scope to explore this wonderful country.
If you are thinking of hiring a car for your holiday then be sure to read our top tip for how to get the cheapest deal on your car rental in Lisbon.
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