Is Lisbon worth visiting at Christmas?

Yes, Lisbon is worth visiting at Christmas. You can experience a magical time with the streets filled with lights, the tallest Christmas tree in Europe, and endless Christmas Markets.

Does Lisbon close down for Christmas?

Yes, Lisbon does close down for Christmas, but as the 25th of December is the main Christmas day in Portugal, stores are open on the 24th, but they tend to close early. The coming days, the 25th, 26th, and 27th, may vary, but expect the majority of the stores to be closed.

Where is the best place to spend Christmas in Portugal?

The best place to spend Christmas in Portugal is in Lisbon, there is absolutely no doubt. You have 10+ Christmas Markets, Christmas Lights everywhere, and the tallest Christmas Tree in Europe. In Lisbon, they make such a big deal out of Christmas that you can only appreciate the effort, and it's simply magical.

What is the weather like in Lisbon around Christmas?

The weather in Lisbon around Christmas varies from 9 degrees Celcius(48 ºF) to 15 degrees Celcius(59°F). However, you can be lucky and get temperatures up to 20 degrees Celcius(68°F); I've tried that myself multiple times.