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New Year's Eve in Lisbon: for a memorable New Year
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The Portuguese capital is one of the best places to welcome the New Year. With its cosy, typically Portuguese atmosphere and unique, contagious energy, Lisbon is the perfect stage for the big night of the year. If you haven't made your plans yet, now is the time to do so. For a celebration as busy as New Year's Eve in Lisbon, advance notice is the key to a memorable evening. If you still don't know what to do, read Guerin's tips, book one of our cars to hire now and have a night to remember.
Enjoying New Year's Eve in Lisbon in detail
Making sure you arrive the night before can be key to avoiding any confusion associated with the day. This way, you'll still have time to spend the last day of the year enjoying the city. If you're planning to have your New Year's Eve in Lisbon, take the opportunity to stroll through the capital's most iconic streets and marvel at the beauty of the buildings that take on an extra glow with Christmas decorations. Ready for the longest night of the year? Follow our tips and start thinking about what you're going to do.
What to do in the heart of the city
Visit Wonderland Lisboa, which takes place in Parque Eduardo VI, and enjoy the various attractions of this Christmas Park. Walk down Avenida da Liberdade, head to Rossio and up to Armazéns do Chiado. When night falls, be dazzled by the Christmas decorations.
Dining out: a must on New Year's Eve in Lisbon
Dress up for what will be the last dinner of the year. Given the importance of the date, it's a good idea to pre-book your dinner. There are several options available for New Year's Eve in Lisbon, ranging from the cheapest to the most luxurious. Cervejaria Ramiro, the renowned seafood restaurant in Lisbon, is a classic. JNcQUOI Avenida is synonymous with luxury and exuberance. If you decide to spend dinner time on the street, you can always grab a bite at the street food stalls. There are also various hotel packages that include dinner and accommodation, such as the SANA or Ritz Four Seasons hotels.
Fireworks: a spectacle for all ages
No New Year's Eve in Lisbon is complete without a good firework display. When the twelve chimes sound, there will be no shortage of pyrotechnic shows lighting up the skies. The Tagus River turns colour, the squares fill with people and music fills the air. Lisbon's seven hills and countless viewpoints set the tone for an unrivalled spectacle. From anywhere in the city, you'll be able to see the capital's sky lit up. However, the best places to do so are:
- Praça do Comércio, also known as Terreiro do Paço;
- Parque das Nações;
- The São Jorge Castle area;
- The Belém area;
- Or directly from the Tagus River, on board a boat, on cruises specially organised for New Year's Eve.
Partying into the night: Music with DJs, concerts and a lot of joy
Before and after midnight, there's no shortage of entertainment in every corner of Lisbon. However, the great landmark of New Year's Eve in Lisbon is the big party organised by the City Council in Terreiro do Paço. Music with DJs, concerts, thousands of people, lots of joy and good humour invade Praça do Comércio to welcome 2025. But the party doesn't stop there, if we weren't talking about Lisbon.
In Cais do Sodré and Bairro Alto you can also count on the party taking to the streets or in the various bars. For more intimate celebrations, several hotels open their doors to the new year, with parties included in the dinner package. For glamour and a gala atmosphere, you can count on the Royal Palace event, which takes place at the emblematic Carlos Lopes Pavilion.
Enter the New Year invigorated with your Guerin
For a refreshing start to the new year, entrust your mobility to Guerin. Among the countless cars to hire, you can count on the security of a reputable Portuguese brand. Celebrating New Year's Eve in Lisbon can be even more relaxed if you plan your reservations in advance, and that includes your hire car. You can always complement your hire with the "Protection of the driver and occupants of the car” service. This way, in the event of unforeseen circumstances, all the occupants of the vehicle are covered. Drive safely and enter 2025 on the right foot!
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