Archive for August, 2008

Lisbon Walker: guided walks through historical Lisbon

Lisbon has steadily built up an image of one of the world’s most interesting cities to visit. Its stunning location and historic significance is generously complemented by remarkable aesthetics, making it stand out as one of the few capital cities still human in pace and in scale.

To discover Lisbon in the company of friendly and […]

The Lisbon Zoo, unforgettable education & entertainment

Located in the city center, the Lisbon Zoo (Jardim Zoológico) has one of the best zoological collections in the world: more than 2.000 animals and 350 different species approximately, lodged in areas increasingly similar to their natural habitats.

The Lisbon Zoo main entrance is located at the Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado, Sete-Rios, Benfica, open every day from […]

Cais do Sodré, Lisbon’s major railway station and ferry terminal

Cais do Sodré is Lisbon’s major bus, metro, trainstation and ferry terminal to Cacilhas, Seixal, Montijo and ferries to Trafaria and Porto Brandão (near the beaches of Caparica). Or maybe you prefer a cruise on the river Tagus?

Cais do Sodré is serving westbound suburban route to Estoril and Cascais, and subway or bus for any spot in Lisbon. […]

How to recognize cheap and really Portuguese restaurants

The Portuguese appreciate eating and drinking well. The influence of Portugal’s former colonial possessions is clear, especially in the wide variety of spices used, like piri piri (small, fiery chilli peppers), as well as cinnamon, vanilla and saffron. There’s also Arab and Moorish influences, especially in the south. The Portuguese cuisine is rich, filling and full-flavoured.

Lisbon, pastelaria (cafe/small […]

Bacalhau (codfish), Portugals’ dried & faithful friend (fiel amigo)

The Portuguese have a very long history with codfish: shortly after Columbus (about 500 years ago) discovered America, the Portuguese were fishing for cod near NewFoundland. They were the first Europeans to do so. The nickname of bacalhau is ‘fiel amigo’ (faithful friend).

Lisbon: shop Manteigaria Silva, Rua D. Antao de Almada 1-C and D
When you stay […]