As the most wonderful time of the year approaches, we look forward to seeing the streets of Chiado and Terreiro do Paço illuminated with Christmas lights and decorations once again.

Before your Christmas Eve dinner, take some time to wander through the streets of Lisbon. Soak up the magic of Christmas before returning to Mensagem. From here, you can admire Fernando Pessoa’s Lisbon, the city he loved so dearly, with its colourful houses, São Jorge Castle, the Carmo Convent ruins and the river.

This Christmas, combine exceptional dining, some of the best views over Lisbon and the literary world of Fernando Pessoa. Let the poet inspire you, and take home a book from Mensagem.