Archive for the 'Children' Category
When you travel to Lisbon it is a must to visit the legendary St. George’s castle. Walking from the beautiful Rossio square to Castelo de São Jorge, you will cross square Praça Martim Moniz. This is where the historic Mouraria neighborhood starts, nowadays a multicultural area. Enjoy a light meal and soft music here in the sun! Square Martim Moniz February 2013: Kiosk ‘A [...]
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February 21st, 2013 | Posted in Activities, Architecture, Children, Culture, DJ, Drinks, Eating & drinking, Lisbon Historical Center, Lisbon people, Maps, Markets, Mouraria, Music, Restaurants (cheap), Terrace, Tourist information, Tram 28, Video | No Comments
The ‘Clara Clara’ Cafe in Alfama Lisbon is a kiosk in the garden-terrace of Boto Machado (or Santa Clara), overlooking the Tagus (Tejo) River and the National Pantheon (Church of Santa Engracia), in the heart of Lisbon’s legendary flea market, Feira da Ladra, litt. thieves market. ‘Clara Clara’ kiosk cafe in the heart of fleamarket Feira da Ladra, [...]
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July 14th, 2011 | Posted in Alfama, Breathtaking views, Children, Coffee culture/tea, Culture, Drinks, Feira da Ladra, flea market, Lisbon Historical Center, Maps, Markets, Moorish kiosks Lisbon, Pantheon, Tejo river, Tourist information, Viewpoints Miradouros | No Comments
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 | 2 Comments
One of my favorites (of course the famous botanical garden Jardim Botanico is also worth a visit!) is Jardim da Estrela (Estrela Garden), one of the biggest gardens in Lisbon with a pleasant café and a huge variety of unique trees and plants. It’s a great place to walk around and kids have fun here! It has [...]
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April 26th, 2010 | Posted in Children, favorite places, Gardens, Lisbon's lovely light, Maps, Remarkable, Walking around | 3 Comments
New! Searching for a cheap and cosy holiday villa, easy to reach by car from Lisbon or Porto? Near beautiful white and unspoilt Portugal beaches (Silver Coast), Pilado near Marinha Grande (140 km north from Lisbon) is an ideal location for families with children or for couples. The popular beach of São Pedro de Moel is 14 km. [...]
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January 14th, 2010 | Posted in Beach São Pedro de Moel, Children, Holiday Villa Marinha Grande | No Comments
Prachtige vakantievilla voor een fijne prijs! Vanaf € 350 per week (de hele villa! met 2 personen), tot 6 personen te huur. Uitermate geschikt om te combineren met een verblijf in Lissabon. Vanuit Lissabon is het stadje Pilado (ca. 140 km noordelijk) nabij Marinha Grande gemakkelijk te bereiken per auto. (Porto ligt 188 km noordelijk). Dichtbij de imponerende westkust en onbedorven stranden. Het [...]
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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
Trip to Lisbon for only a few days? 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 (‘Commerce Square), and lasts ca. [...]
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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 | 2 Comments
Tucked away in the Principe Real dictrict, near the legendary Bairro Alto, the Botanical Garden is a lush retreat from the afternoon sun. It covers an area of extending uphill from the Rua da Escola Politécnica to the Avenida da Liberdade. The University of Lisbon Botanical Garden was designed as a scientific garden, planting began in [...]
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September 29th, 2008 | Posted in Activities, Bairro Alto, Botanical Garden, Children, favorite places, Gardens, History, Maps, Places to go, Principe Real, Remarkable, Tourist information, Walking around | 4 Comments
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 [...]
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August 10th, 2008 | Posted in Activities, Children, Lisbon city center, Places to go, Tourist information, Zoo | 2 Comments
