Host city
Welcome to Lisbon
Play basketball. Experience Lisbon. Your team comes to Lisbon for basketball — and leaves with an experience.
The city
A city built for a team trip
Compact, warm and full of things to do between games — Lisbon turns a tournament weekend into a trip players talk about all season.
History & culture
Belém, Praça do Comércio and Alfama put centuries of history within a short ride of your hotel.
Beaches
Atlantic beaches sit 20–30 minutes from the city — the perfect recovery afternoon after game day.
Food teams love
Generous, affordable Portuguese food, easy for large groups and for young athletes' appetites.
Summer climate
Late June in Lisbon means long, warm, dry days — ideal for a festival weekend.
Safe and walkable
Portugal ranks among the safest countries in Europe, and the city centre is easy to move around on foot.
Easy to reach
Lisbon Airport is inside the city, with direct flights from across Europe and beyond.
Getting here
Lisbon on the map
On the Atlantic edge of Europe, two to three hours by plane from most European capitals and with direct flights from North America.
Airports
Nearest airports
Lisbon's own airport is the natural gateway, but Porto, Faro and Madrid are solid alternatives for teams combining the festival with a longer trip.
LIS
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport
Inside the city · ~20 min by car to the centre
Metro (red line), taxi / ride-hailing, Aerobus and city buses. Direct flights from across Europe, North America and beyond.
OPO
Porto Airport
~3 h by car (A1 motorway)
Alfa Pendular and Intercidades trains to Lisbon (~3 h), long-distance coaches and frequent domestic flights.
FAO
Faro Airport
~2 h 45 by car (A2 motorway)
Trains to Lisbon (~3 h) and regular coach services; strong network of European low-cost flights.
MAD
Madrid Barajas Airport
~6 h by car
Frequent connecting flights to Lisbon (~1 h 15) and direct coaches; useful for long-haul arrivals.
Travel times are indicative and depend on traffic and time of day. Airport transfers can be included in your package.
Postcards
Seven hills, one unforgettable city
Monuments, viewpoints, trams and the Atlantic — all within reach between games.
Belém Tower
Jerónimos Monastery
Praça do Comércio
Tram 28 in Alfama
São Jorge Castle from Graça
25 de Abril Bridge
Pena Palace, Sintra
Santa Justa Lift
Monument to the Discoveries
Carcavelos beach
For families too
Parents and family members travelling with the team have a full city to enjoy: riverside walks, viewpoints, museums, day trips to Sintra or Cascais, and beaches a short train ride away.
Public transport, metro and taxis make it simple to move between the hotel, the games and the city.
Ready to join the Portugal Basketball Festival?
Bring your team. Compete. Connect. Experience Lisbon.