Многие считают, что ноябрь – месяц не для travel. In tropical countries - the Dominican Republic, Thailand, South Vietnam - the tourist season has just begun. And in Europe - long over. It remains only that the UAE, Egypt and similar countries. There in the late autumn is very comfortable to relax. And what about European countries? Is it dank and damp everywhere, or is there a country in which you can still soak in the sunshine on the eve of winter?
In this article we will discuss whether it is possible to gorest in Lisbon in November. Below you will find not only a summary of the weather in the last month of autumn in the capital of Portugal, but also a description of the various holidays and activities that you can visit during this period. The fact that Lisbon - a city timeless and always interesting to tourists, eloquently evidenced the photos made in November. Although this month is not the peak of the season, it has its advantages. And we'll talk about them in our article.
What is it - this small country that coveredEurope against the power of the Atlantic Ocean? To visit the edge of the world, everyone probably dreams. And what is Lisbon? He, like Rome, stands on seven hills. Only they are so steep that you need to stock up on traveling with comfortable shoes. But in the city there are so many interesting things that the feet themselves will carry you through the narrow streets-ladders. In addition to help you will come cable cars and, oddly enough, the old trams, which with cat-like skill climb up steep slopes. Small wrought iron balconies, flower pots and drying clothes, painted tiles and architectural monuments that testify to the former imperial greatness of the city all attract millions of tourists every year to Lisbon. In November, their number is noticeably decreasing. It's time to go to Portugal!
Usually tourists, going to any country,has several purposes: sightseeing, beach holidays, gastronomic discoveries, shopping, etc. All this can be obtained in Portugal from the end of spring and to the beginning of October. But for those who ventured to come to Lisbon in November, all of the above pleasures are available except for a beach holiday. But brave souls, of course, can immerse themselves in the waters of the cool Atlantic Ocean, in order to experience the full power of the elements.
Beaches of the Lisbon Riviera are empty by November, althoughthe street is often warm. The city stretches on both banks of the river Tagus. It is not accepted to swim in it, but in November you will not have such a desire. But one must visit one of the beaches stretching from the mouth of the Tagus to the village of Cascais. By the way, you can find suitable accommodation on the Lisbon Riviera. After all, the price of hotels is falling in November compared to the peak of the season is very significant.
Климат Португалии определяется Атлантическим the ocean. This water area smoothes out the summer heat. And the warm current of the Gulf Stream brings water from the Caribbean to the coast of Portugal and serves as a "heater" for the whole of Western Europe. Such a mild maritime climate contributes to the fact that in Lisbon is hot, but rich in precipitation summer and very warm and snowless winter. In the coldest month of the year, January, the daytime temperature is + 14 degrees.
What is the weather like in Lisbon in November?In the reviews tourists testify that in the capital of Portugal you can still find summer. The temperature reaches + 17 degrees in the daytime in the shade. And since the sun in Portugal is southern, it is quite possible to walk in clothes with a short sleeve. But if you're going to get out of town, especially on Cape Rock, grab a jacket - it's windy. At night in Lisbon, the thermometer can drop to + 3 ° C. In the mornings, the fog creeps up from the Tagus River.
November is the rainiest month of the year.The ratio of cloudy and sunny days is 56 percent compared to 44. The amount of precipitation in November is 113 mm, while in July this figure is four millimeters.
Ноябрь в Северном полушарии выбирают для Travel is less often also because a small light-day does not allow you to see all the sights. But Lisbon is not St. Petersburg. The average length of the day in the capital of Portugal in November is ten and a half hours. The main problem for independent excursions is precipitation. Rainy days in November and meteorologists, and tourists counted 15. And it is difficult to say when the weather will be wet - in the beginning, middle or end of the month. Those who came to Lisbon in November claim that they have been raining in a day. Sometimes, short rains sweep over the city, at times it drizzles all day.
Another drawback of a trip to Portugal in November inreviews indicate high humidity. The average for the month is 76%. But in the morning hours the relative humidity reaches 86 percent. From the ocean creeps fog, which prevents you from making colorful photos. But a little further from the Tagus estuary, on the hills, the humidity is not so high.
Тем не менее Лиссабон в ноябре (фото это confirm) has a completely summer entourage. Especially at the beginning of the month. There are cafes with outdoor terraces, in the city you can walk in clothes with short sleeves. In the sun in early November, even hot, and it is possible to sunbathe between one hour and four days. But most of all, Lisbon is pleased with the daredevils who decided to come to the "no season", low prices. Tours in Portugal for a week are from $ 560 at the beginning of the month. And at the end of November for a slightly larger amount - 560 euros - you can rest ten days. As a bonus to the daredevils who came to Lisbon on the eve of winter, half-empty streets near tourist sites, lack of lines and discounts for tickets to museums are offered.
Lisbon in November in the reviews the tourists callmagnificent city. His identity is even more striking in the absence of crowds of travelers. The facades of the houses are decorated with "azulezhush" - ceramic painted tiles. The windows are decorated with shutters and fancy balconies. And the narrow streets are paved with small stone tiles. Ancient buildings in this ancient city a bit. The earthquake of 1755 and the related tsunamis and fires destroyed much. But what remains is very impressive, even in ruins.
This is a cathedral that was built onthe site of the mosque in 1150, and the Carmelite convent. Gothic arches and dilapidated arcades on the background of the autumn sky look very romantic. Be sure to visit the palace, which served as the residence of the Moorish emir, and the Portuguese kings. You should also see the tower of Belem and the monastery of St. Jerome. To get an idea of what an old Lisbon looked like, go to the Alfama area - it was least affected by the earthquake. Cape Roca - the most western point of Eurasia - is obligatory to visit. But to swim there is not recommended in the summer months, and in November, and even more so. If you are traveling with children, they will surely be pleased with a trip to the zoo, the puppet museum or the aquarium.
In this merry city there is always something yesgoing on. The main event of November is Halloween, which, like everywhere else in Europe, falls on the night of the first day of November. In Lisbon, the feast of All Saints is taken seriously. Crowds of zombies, vampires and witches walk through the streets. He drinks porto, eats "predunto" (local jamon), having fun and dancing to fado, romances played on a twelve-string "Portuguese" guitar. Toward the middle of the month begins the Christmas fast. But first, all of Portugal celebrates St. Martin's Day (November 11), which here marks the beginning of autumn!
If you drive in the first of the month, coat,hat and boots are not needed. Better take a sunblock - the sun is still hot in the first decade of November. The middle of the month is more rainy and cool. Use a light jacket or a thick sweater. If you are planning to get to Cape Roca, warm things must be taken: there are strong winds. In the last decade of the month, they will also come in handy, because the thermometer in the daytime will reach only + 12 degrees in the shade on sunny days and eight - in overcast. And you should definitely take a raincoat or an umbrella with you, no matter what time period you go to Lisbon in November. In the reviews, tourists claim that precipitation occurs every other day.
Despite the fact that November in Lisbon is the mostrainy month of the year, it does not interfere with proper rest. Swimming will not work: unless the brave men and "walruses" will climb into the storming ocean with a temperature of + 15 degrees. But to bask under the still warm rays of the sun on the wonderful beaches of Lisbon, no one will disturb you. November is the best time for excursions and walks around the city. If it suddenly rains, there will always be some interesting museum nearby, since there are several dozen of them in Lisbon. And all this cognitive aesthetic pleasure can be enjoyed slowly, without crowds of tourists, freely photographing local sights.