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Lisbon, Portugal

A Greek myth is believed to be the origin of Lisbon, Portugal’s name. The Greeks are credited with naming Lisbon "Olissipo" or "Olissipona." The foundation of the name Lisbon was derived from the legend of Ulysses. The Greek myth recounts Ulysses settling Lisbon, after forcibly fleeing the Greeks and Troy.

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Hotels

Hotels

• Internacional Design Hotel
• Olissippo Lapa Palace
• Real Palácio Hotel
• Tiara Park Atlantic Lisboa

• International Festival of Classic Guitar (through March)


• EDP Lisbon Half Marathon
• The King Juan Carlos' Cup
• ModaLisboa, Lisbon Fashion Week

• Indie Lisboa
• International Bridge Tournament
• Lisboa International Triathlon

• Estoril Open
• Feira do Livro (through June)
• Lisbon Golf Festival

• Alive Festival
• Arraial Pride, Gay Pride Festival
• Cascais International Sailing Week
• Estoril Coast International Crafts Fair (through August)
• European Wave Freestyle Funboard Champions (through July)
• Festival of Trays (through July)
• Lisbon Festivities
• The PWA World Cup Guincho Wave Contest
• Saint Anthony of Lisbon Day
• Santos Populares
• Super Bock Super Rock

• Almada International Theater Festival
• BaixAnima Street Festival (through September)
• Capuchos Music Festival (through August)
• Estoril Music Festival (through August)
• Jazz on a Summer's Day
• Sintra Music Festival

• Estoril Coast International Canine Expo
• Jazz em Agosto

• Festival Regional de Gastronomia de Leiria
• Libson Village Festival
• MOTELx
• Queer Lisboa

• DocLisboa
• ModaLisboa
• Portugal's Motorcycle Grand Prix
• Republic Day

• All Saint's Day
• Estoril & Sintra International Golf Week

• Lisbon Marathon
• Noite Magica