Take the ferry from Lisbons’ Cais do Sodré (every 10 minutes) to Cacilhas at the other side of the river Tagus. A boat trip is always fun! (Returnticket 1,20 euro)
Cais do Sodré, boat to Cacilhas (near the railway station)
Cacilhas is a picturesque neighbourhood in the banks of the river best known by its Cervejarias (traditional beer […]
In June, the month of the Festas dos Santos Populares (Feast Days of the Popular Saints), the Lisbon nights are filled with lively festivities, parades and live music that take over the city’s historical center. The main Saints’ days are for Antonio (June 12-13), John (June 23-24) and Peter (June 28-29).
Mouraria - all the streets […]
In June, the month of the Festas dos Santos Populares (Feast Days of the Popular Saints), the Lisbon nights are filled with lively festivities that take over the city’s historical center. On the eve of Saint Anthony day, June 13th, Lisbon turns into one big party!
Bica, near Bairro Alto - partying in the small street […]
Beautiful Avenida da Liberdade (Liberty Avenue) is located between Restauradores Square and Marquis of Pombal Square. The Avenue was built between 1879 and 1882.
This broad boulevard, with a pedestrianised centre in the middle, is the Portuguese equivalent of the Champs Elysees.
It’s a lovely avenue to wander down, with cafes where you can take a break.
If you are […]
After browsing Lisbon’s famous flea market Feira da Ladra, (early in the morning you can find the best bargains), it’s a good idea to have lunch in Restaurant ‘O Panteao de Santa Clara’ (from the terrace you can see the Pantheon) just above the market, serving real Portugese food for a good price. If you […]
A few examples of typical Portuguese window-dressing..
Walking is the best way to discover Lisbon! When walking from the Church (Igreja) da Madalena to Praca Martim Moniz, Rua da Madalena is partly a remarkable commercial street….
The easiest way to get there is from the central square Rossio
From Rossio you walk up to Rua do Carmo. There are trendy shops of international brands and some other traditional and very old ones.
Rua do Carmo, June 2008
Famous and curious little glove store ‘Luvaria Ulisses’, nr 87 A, with its own production of tailor made gloves […]
You can find the Pantheon (Panteão Nacional) on Campo de Santa Clara, near Lisbons’ most famous flea market ‘Feira da Ladra’ (Thieves market)
The Pantheon is opened daily, from 09:00 - 13:00 and 15:00-19:00, a ticket cost 2 euro. It is possible to walk around the inside of the dome, you can climb the 169 stairs […]
Alfama is certainly the most famous historic and oldest neighborhood in Lisbon.
Beautiful azulejos (ancient tiles), Beco dos Loios, near Feira de Ladra (thieves market).
Beco dos Loios, Alfama, June 2008
Miradouro St. Lucia, halfway between Sé Cathedral and the Castelo Sao Jorge.
Alfama ‘electrico 28′
Alfma is a narrowed maze of streets, nowadays with many fado restaurants , and […]