Archive for the 'Ferry river Tejo' 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 | 2 Comments
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 | 5 Comments
Away from the crowds, on the south bank of the river Tagus (Sul do Tejo), there’s the beach of Alcochete, located near the small city of Montijo . From Lisbon you can take a bus across the Vasco da Gama Bridge directly to Alcochete centre at Oriente station (431, the most frequent), or 432 and 437. Ferry boat [...]
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January 4th, 2010 | Posted in Beaches around Lisbon, Boat trips, Breathtaking views, Cais do Sodré, Ferry river Tejo, Maps, Public transport, Tejo river, Tourist information, Vasco da Gama bridge | No Comments
Cais do Sodré is Lisbon’s major bus, metro, trainstation ‘Linha de Cascais’ , name of the train line joining Lisbon to Cascais 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 railway station Lisbon to [...]
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August 7th, 2008 | Posted in Activities, Cais do Sodré, Ferry river Tejo, Lisbon city center, Maps, metro & train, Public transport, Tejo river, Tourist information | 13 Comments
Take the ferry from Lisbons’ Cais do Sodré (every 10 minutes) to Cacilhas at the other side of the river Tagus. (Returnticket 1,80 euro) Cais do Sodré, ferry to Cacilhas (near the railway station). Picture: Martijn Kramers Cacilhas is a picturesque neighborhood in the banks of the river best known by its Cervejarias (traditional beer houses) [...]
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July 10th, 2008 | Posted in 25th of April Bridge, Activities, Breathtaking views, Christo Rei Monument, Cristo Rei statue, Ferry river Tejo, Food, History, Lisbon's lovely light, Maps, Restaurants, Seafood, Tejo river, Terrace, Video, Walking around | 12 Comments
Bom dia! My name is Erika Reusens, I was born in Belgium, I moved to Lisbon in 2004, which was quite an adventure, because I had to start all over again. Erika Reusens (Belgian origin) “I live in a quiet part of the historic area Bairro Alto, but ’the place to be’ when it comes to [...]
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June 29th, 2008 | Posted in Bairro Alto, cemeteries, favorite places, Ferry river Tejo, Lisbon city center, Lisbon people, Places to go, Restaurants, Seafood, Tejo river | 4 Comments
