Archive for the 'Activities' Category
Planning a short trip to Lisbon? Don’t miss the opportunity to visit Cacilhas, (Almada, part of Lisbon area), the south bank of the river Tagus (Tejo). Very easy to reach by ferry. The views on downtown Lisbon and the 25 April Bridge are amazing! Take the ferry from Lisbons’ Cais do Sodré (every 10 minutes) to Cacilhas at the other [...]
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August 23rd, 2010 | Posted in 25th of April Bridge, Activities, Cristo Rei statue, favorite places, Ferry river Tejo, Lisbon's lovely light, Maps, Restaurants, Restaurants (cheap), Romantic, Sightseeing, Tejo river, Tourist information, Video, Walking around | 1 Comment
Planning a short trip to Lisbon? My inside (cheap) tips and trip ideas! ‘Hop on and hop off’ open-topped double decker bus tours are a popular way for tourists to view Lisbon city. The “River Tagus tour” offer you the the opportunity to view the areas in which most of its monuments may be found, such [...]
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August 12th, 2010 | Posted in 25th of April Bridge, Activities, Alfama, Bairro Alto, Bars, Belém, Boat trips, Breathtaking views, Cais do Sodré, Castelo Sao Jorge, Children, Cristo Rei statue, GoCar, History, Lisboa Card, Lisbon city center, Maps, Moorish kiosks Lisbon, Parque das Nações, Sightseeing, Tejo river, Tourist information, Tram 28, Vasco da Gama bridge, Viewpoints Miradouros, Walking around | 1 Comment
The funiculars Bica, Gloria and Lavra in Lisbon taking you up to spectacular viewpoints (miradouros). The (normally yellow) and famous tourist attraction funicular in Bica. Artist Alexandre Farto covered the outside of the funicular with mirror-acrylic, called it ’Espectro’ (Spectre) and pays tribute to the neighbourhood that is reflected in the lift during the journey, as if it were a film…. (From [...]
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April 8th, 2010 | Posted in Activities, Breathtaking views, Culture, History, Maps, Places to go, Public transport, Remarkable, Tourist information, Tram & funicular, Viewpoints Miradouros, Walking around | 1 Comment
On August 6, 711 Lisbon was taken by the Moors, 400 years later the city returned to Christian rule. Nowadays the Moorish influence is still present, like the lovely designed old kiosks (quiosque), serving old-fashioned Portuguese refreshments and snacks. A few examples near beautiful viewpoints, favorite tourist attractions, some recommended restaurants and how to get there. Kiosk Camões [...]
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February 1st, 2010 | Posted in 25th of April Bridge, Activities, Alfama, Bairro Alto, Baixa Chiado, Bars, Breathtaking views, Cais do Sodré, Cristo Rei statue, Ferry river Tejo, flea market, Gay, History, Maps, Moorish kiosks Lisbon, Principe Real, Terrace, Tourist information, Viewpoints Miradouros | 4 Comments
Prachtige vakantievilla voor een fijne prijs! Vanaf € 350 per week (met 2 personen), tot 6 personen te huur. Uitermate geschikt om te combineren met een verblijf in Lissabon! Vanuit Lissabon is het stadje Pilado(170 km noordelijk) nabij Marinha Grande gemakkelijk te bereiken per auto. (Porto ligt 188 km noordelijk). Dichtbij de imponerende westkust en onbedorven stranden. Het populaire strand van São [...]
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January 14th, 2010 | Posted in Activities, Beach São Pedro de Moel, Children, Holiday Villa Marinha Grande, Maps | No Comments
Lisbon is a very children-friendly city and a perfect destination for a few days with the family. The mild climate makes it ideal to explore the city, with places of interest and a lot of fun for children! Who’s watching who? Picture: Abilio Leitao The famous Oceanarium (Oceanário) in Lisbon is the largest aquarium in [...]
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September 12th, 2009 | Posted in Activities, Children, Maps, Oceanarium, Parque das Nações, Tourist information, Zoo | 2 Comments
When you visit Lisbon for only a few days , I’d suggest to take a boat trip on the Tagus River to discover the contours of the old and the modern part of the Portuguese capital. This short cruise (from April 1st - October 31) departs every day at 15:00 from Terreiro do Paço, just near Praça do Comércio [...]
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August 17th, 2009 | Posted in 25th of April Bridge, Activities, Boat trips, Breathtaking views, Children, Cruise trips Tagus River, History, Maps, Praça do Comércio, Sightseeing, Tejo river, Tourist information | No Comments
The Lisbon International Marathon is one of Europe’s most popular, attracting big names to the professional race and thousands to run for charity or for the sense of achievement it offers. Lisbon Marathon December 6, 2009. Finish Estadio 1° de Maio. Jurre Schöttelndreier from Holland, finishing time: 3:41! Get yourself fit for the Lisbon Marathon! [...]
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August 8th, 2009 | Posted in Activities, Lisbon Marathon | No Comments
Bikeiberia, established in 1999, was the first local operator offering top biking services in Portugal & Spain to an international clientele. Bikeiberia offers guided, independent or tailored-made tours (like bike tours of Lisbon area or coastal areas like Sintra, through out Portugal and parts of Spain) and offers rental services for high-quality bikes & equipment at [...]
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July 12th, 2009 | Posted in Activities, Bike rental in Lisbon, Maps, Sightseeing, Tourist information | 2 Comments
The Lavra funicular was the first street funicular in the world. It opened on 19 April 1884 and carried 3000 people, free of charge, on that day alone! Originally water-powered, it was converted to electricity in 1915. It runs from the Rua de São José (near Largo da Anunciada) to Travessa do Forno do Torel. [...]
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March 5th, 2009 | Posted in Activities, Breathtaking views, History, Lisbon city center, Lisbon city with 7 hills, Maps, Places to go, Public transport, Sightseeing, Tourist information, Tram & funicular, Walking around | 5 Comments
