Lovely Lisbon
You couldn’t have a round-up of European city breaks without including Lisbon. Take a boat trip on the river Tagus at sunset to get a fabulous city view, then head to Antiga Confeitaria in Belém to sample the Pastéis de Belém fresh out of the oven.
LAY YOUR HEAD The newly opened Limiares hotel occupies a restored 18th-century palace in the heart of the old city of Lisbon and is a homage to the country’s craftspeople, traditions and cuisine. Its two restaurants are overseen by celebrated Portuguese chef Miguel Castro e Silva. Doubles from £165 a night. Visit thelumiares.com.
For a budget option, book Micasaenlisboa, a nine-bedroom guesthouse on Graca Hill, an untouristy part of town. Industrial-minimalism meets mid-century chic with views down into the city from every corner of the house. Doubles from £61 a night with breakfast. Go to i-escape.com/micasaenlisboa. GETTING THERE Fly to Lisbon from Heathrow or London City from £55 per person one-way with TAP. Visit flytap.com