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Lisbon

Understand


Like Istanbul, Rome and Seattle, Lisbon is built on seven hills.

The sparkling new Lisboa Ask Me Centre (Pç. do Comércio, 21 0312815, open 09:00 - 20:00 daily) will help you find accommodation and is happy to dispense advice, maps and brochures. Smaller Ask Me Lisboa kiosks are dotted about the Rossio district and airport and their multilingual staff also have maps and brochures.

The Lisboa Card, which can be purchased from tourist information outlets, offers free use of all public transport in the city and free or reduced price tickets to many museums, galleries and tourist attractions. They can be purchased in 24 hour (adult / child: €14.85 / €7.50), 48 hour (€25.50 / €12.75) and 72 hour (€31.00 / €15.50) denominations. They are not very good value unless you plan to visit a lot of museums.

Eat


Eat dinner out one night at a traditional Portuguese restaurant at the Bairro Alto, preferably one that has traditional fado music.

Most restaurant are very small, family run and generally cheap. Almost everyone has a sheet on the door with the "pratos do dia" (dishes of the day) written on. These are usually cheaper and fresher, and unless you're looking for something specific, they're the right choice.
During the dinner probably the waiter will bring you some unrequested dishes: as those are not free, feel free not to touch them and they will not be charged on your bill.

If it's traditional Portuguese that you're after, then the area of Alfama is the place to go. There, you have plenty of choice, with a street full of restaurants. Try the seafood rice (arroz de marisco).

Try the magnificent pastéis de nata at any pastelaria or the even better, Pastéis de Belém next to the Jerónimos Monastery in Belém. Have them warm and profusely showered in cinnamon... Huummmm

Budget

At Café Buenos Aires, at No. 31 you can find a good and selected combination of cheap and mid range dishes. During New Year's Eve they have a set for the night that will delight you. The owners are very friendly and speak Spanish, as well as English and Portuguese.

Mid-range
Docas
  • Fabulous seafood with a great view of the Tejo river and the Ponte de 25 Abril. Excellent service and really fresh food. Don't miss the tamboril (monkfish) with the tomato and asparagus sauce. Really worth the effort to get there, the Docas area is fairly newly developed, and the railway line makes it hard to find a way across the main road, but with determination it's a great spot to go to. It's one of a number of restaurants of varying types along this stretch of the quayside, but it stands out for quality and value. Check it out before it gets 'trendy'. (added 12/04/07)


  • Bairro Alto



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    Hotels in Lisbon
    Real Suites Score 8.15 from 20 reviews
    Rua Ramalho Ortigão, 41 8.15/10
    Real Residencia features 22 one bedroom apartment-suites and 2 penthouses studios. Fully-equipped with the most modern technology and offering the classical charm of our tradittional atmosphere, the apartments are the ideal location for leisure. All the standart facilities of a 4star aparthotel will be at your disposal. ... more
     
    Amazónia Jamor Hotel Score 6.775 from 67 reviews
    Av. Tomás Ribeiro 129 6.78/10
    In addition to the listed facilities, the hotel offers health club with sauna, sports field and garage. The Congress Centre, including 7 rooms with natural light, (with areas in-between 46 and 221 square meters) is equipped with modern technology to hold seminars, conventions and all sort of social and cultural events. ... more
     
    Hotel Praia Mar Score 6.525 from 60 reviews
    Rua do Gurué, 16 6.53/10
    Modern European design featured in 148 luxurious rooms and 6 suites. 75 rooms with private balconies overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, 73 rooms overlooking the Sintra hills and 6 superior suites with amazing views of the Lisbon Coast, the Tagus Estuary and the Bay of Cascais. ... more
     
    Residencial Roxi Score 7.775 from 344 reviews
    Avenida Almirante Reis -º31, 2º,3º 7.78/10
    The Residencial offers to our guests a hospitable atmosphere. ... more
     
    Pousada Castelo de Palmela Score 8.825 from 33 reviews
    Castelo de Palmela 8.83/10
    In addition to the listed amenities all rooms have an internet connection for a personal computer. ... more
     
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    Metropolitano de Lisboa

    Two names are attached to the Lisboan metro network: Keil do Amaral and Maria Keil. Together they made the network not just an efficient way of getting around the town, but also an artistic journey. Keil do Amaral was as architect responsible for the terminal building at Lisbon's Portela Airport, and did numerous other public building projects. Maria Keil designed the wall coverings for the Lisbon subway over a period from 1957 to 1982. Covering nineteen stations with glazed painted tile or azulejo. This is a traditional Portuguese form of decorating wich you’ll find in many a church or governmental building, but which had fallen into disuse in the first half of the twentieth century. The best examples of her work you’ll find at the Intendente, Restauradores and Anjos.

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    Sightseeing Tour tof Arrabida and Sesimbra 4 hours

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    Crossing the bridge over the Tagus, you will have a superb view of Lisbon.

    Your first stop is Sesimbra, a favorite town for Lisbon locals to spend a weekend getaway. Visit the old Castle of Sesimbra and admire the beautiful scenery of this old fishing town.

    Next stop is Azeitao and a visit to a famous wine cellar to sample the local wines. You will also visit a handicraft center to admire its "Azulejos" (hand-made glazed tiles).

    Continue on to Arrabida mountain - a unique nature reserve giving a breathtaking panoramic view over Setubal and Troia.

    On your return to Lisbon, you will stop at Pousada do Castelo in Palmela, originally built as a Moorish fortress, and later the headquarters and convent of the Order of Santiago.

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    Fatima and the Sanctuary Basilica 4 hours

    Fatima, Portugal

    On arrival in Fatima, visit the Sanctuary Basilica where the tombstones of Jacinta and Francisco are and the Chapel of Apparitions, heart of the shrine. There will be time to attend mass if you wish.

    In Aljustrel you will stop and visit the houses where Jacinta, Francisco and Lucia were born. In Valinhos, visit the place where Our Lady of Fatima appeared for the 4th time on 19 August 1917.

    At Loca do Anjo, you can visit the place where the children, Francisco, Jacinta e Lucia, got for the 1st and 3rd time, the visit of the Angel in 1916.

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    Centro de Arte Moderna

    Here you’ll find works of art by famous Portuguese sculptors and painters from 1910 to the present day. Metro: Praca Espanha, Sao Sebastiao

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