{"id":37077,"date":"2025-12-18T17:48:41","date_gmt":"2025-12-18T17:48:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.olissippohotels.com\/?p=37077"},"modified":"2025-12-18T17:55:47","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T17:55:47","slug":"lisbon-in-winter-the-art-of-slowing-down","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.olissippohotels.com\/en\/lisbon-in-winter-the-art-of-slowing-down\/","title":{"rendered":"LISBON ON WINTER: THE ART OF SLOWING DOWN"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Winter may well be Lisbon\u2019s most elegant season.<br \/>\nThe city becomes quieter, more intimate a place to walk without haste, to observe and to feel.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-37045 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.olissippohotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Olissippo-Hotels-Maat.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"772\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.olissippohotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Olissippo-Hotels-Maat.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/blog.olissippohotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Olissippo-Hotels-Maat-768x494.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.olissippohotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Olissippo-Hotels-Maat-1104x710.jpg 1104w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Historic neighbourhoods such as Alfama, Mouraria, Gra\u00e7a or Bairro Alto reveal their true character at this time of year, with fewer crowds, comforting traditional restaurants and small antique and craft shops waiting to be discovered.<\/p>\n<p>Choosing the right hotel is key to experiencing this slower Lisbon. <strong>Olissippo Hotels<\/strong>, located across different areas of the city, offer the perfect base to explore Lisbon at your own pace, combining comfort, elegance and privileged locations.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-37041 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.olissippohotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Olissippo-Hotels-cha-lapa1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"695\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.olissippohotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Olissippo-Hotels-cha-lapa1.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/blog.olissippohotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Olissippo-Hotels-cha-lapa1-768x494.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Tea rituals and urban retreats<\/h4>\n<p>Winter calls for pause and comfort. Lisbon\u2019s tea rooms become small urban sanctuaries, ideal for slowing down. One of the most refined experiences can be found at the <strong>Rio Tejo Bar<\/strong>, at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.olissippohotels.com\/en\/olissippo-lapa-palace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Olissippo Lapa Palace<\/strong><\/a>, where afternoon tea becomes a true ritual.<\/p>\n<p>Served in a classic and tranquil setting overlooking the gardens and the river, afternoon tea features a carefully curated selection of fine teas, delicate pastries and finger sandwiches a refined moment for both guests and locals.<br \/>\n<span style=\"background-color: #edebe8;padding: 0px\"><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #8b7e6f\"><a style=\"color: #8b7e6f\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.olissippohotels.com\/en\/the-history-of-tea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>\u21d2\u00a0 <strong>Discover afternoon tea at Olissippo Lapa Palace.<\/strong><\/em> <\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Culture without crowds<\/h4>\n<p>Winter is the perfect time to explore Lisbon\u2019s museums, galleries and historic landmarks without queues or crowds. Staying in central areas such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.olissippohotels.com\/en\/olissippo-saldanha\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Olissippo Saldanha<\/strong><\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.olissippohotels.com\/en\/olissippo-marques-de-sa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Olissippo<\/strong> <strong>Marqu\u00eas de S\u00e1<\/strong><\/a> allows easy access to the city\u2019s cultural highlights, making every day effortless and enjoyable.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Beyond the city centre<\/h4>\n<p>Just a short distance from Lisbon, winter reveals beautiful escapes. <strong>Sintra<\/strong>, with its palaces and misty gardens, feels almost cinematic. Cascais offers Atlantic views, elegant shops and a relaxed cosmopolitan atmosphere, while Bel\u00e9m invites visitors to rediscover iconic landmarks such as the <strong>Bel\u00e9m<\/strong> Tower and Jer\u00f3nimos Monastery at a gentler pace.<\/p>\n<p>For those who prefer a riverside setting in a contemporary area, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.olissippohotels.com\/en\/olissippo-oriente\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Olissippo Oriente<\/strong><\/a>, in Parque das Na\u00e7\u00f5es, is an ideal choice.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-37053 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.olissippohotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Olissippo-Hotels-bar-oriente.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"762\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.olissippohotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Olissippo-Hotels-bar-oriente.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/blog.olissippohotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Olissippo-Hotels-bar-oriente-768x488.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.olissippohotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Olissippo-Hotels-bar-oriente-1118x710.jpg 1118w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Evenings by the river<\/h4>\n<p>At Olissippo Oriente, the <strong>Bar Oriente<\/strong> is the perfect place to end the day relaxed, welcoming and ideal for a cocktail or a warm drink after a riverside walk.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: #edebe8;padding: 0px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.olissippohotels.com\/en\/olissippo-oriente\/restaurant-bar-oriente\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span style=\"color: #8b7e6f\"><em>\u21d2\u00a0 Visit Bar Oriente at Olissippo Oriente.<\/em> <\/span><\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-37050 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.olissippohotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Olissippo-Lapa-Palace-Piscina-interior_0.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"772\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.olissippohotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Olissippo-Lapa-Palace-Piscina-interior_0.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/blog.olissippohotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Olissippo-Lapa-Palace-Piscina-interior_0-768x494.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.olissippohotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Olissippo-Lapa-Palace-Piscina-interior_0-1104x710.jpg 1104w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Wellness as part of the stay<\/h4>\n<p>In winter, true luxury lies in taking time for yourself. The <strong>Spa at Olissippo Lapa Palace<\/strong> offers a complete wellness experience, with beauty and relaxation treatments, sauna, Turkish bath and an indoor heated pool, a serene retreat after a day in the city.<br \/>\n<span style=\"background-color: #edebe8;padding: 0px\"><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.olissippohotels.com\/en\/olissippo-lapa-palace\/spa-pools-lapa-palace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #8b7e6f\"><strong><em>\u21d2\u00a0 Book your wellness experience at the Lapa Palace Spa.<\/em> <\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-37047 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.olissippohotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Olissippo-Hotels-praca.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"771\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.olissippohotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Olissippo-Hotels-praca.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/blog.olissippohotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Olissippo-Hotels-praca-768x493.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.olissippohotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Olissippo-Hotels-praca-1105x710.jpg 1105w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>A city to enjoy slowly<\/h4>\n<p>Lisbon in winter is calm, elegant and deeply welcoming. Its culture, cuisine and warmth shine even brighter during this season. With prime locations, refined comfort and attentive service, <strong>Olissippo Hotels<\/strong> provide the perfect setting to experience Lisbon at a slower, more meaningful pace.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: #edebe8;padding: 0px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.secure-hotel-booking.com\/d-edge\/Sociedade-Hoteleira-Seoane-S-A-\/2YGC\/en-US\/HotelSelection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #8b7e6f\"><em><strong>\u21d2\u00a0 Discover Olissippo Hotels and book your stay in Lisbon.\u00a0<\/strong> <\/em><\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Winter may well be Lisbon\u2019s most elegant season. <br \/>The city becomes quieter, more intimate a place to walk without haste, to observe and to feel. <\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":37045,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-37077","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sem-categoria"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.olissippohotels.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37077","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.olissippohotels.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.olissippohotels.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.olissippohotels.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.olissippohotels.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=37077"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blog.olissippohotels.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37077\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.olissippohotels.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/37045"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.olissippohotels.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=37077"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.olissippohotels.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=37077"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.olissippohotels.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=37077"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}