Archive for the 'Tram 28' Category

Saint George’s Castle Lisbon overlooking lively square Martim Moniz: multicultural delicacies, aphrodisiacs, shops, events, music, tram 28 & favorite kiosk ‘A Preta’

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 [...]

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

Alfama historic Lisbon: Rua do Salvador, real Portuguese atmosphere near famous viewpoint Portas do Sol, tasca ‘Zip Zip’ & cool vintage store designer Alberto Gourgel

One of my favorite old streets in Lisbon is Rua do Salvador in Alfama, the most famous historic and oldest neighborhood of Lisbon. The area is easy to reach from the city center by the legendary old tram 28 Rua do Salvador/corner Rua de São Tomé, Alfama Lisbon Here you will find a real Portuguese atmosphere, quite close to [...]

May 25th, 2011 | Posted in Alfama, Culture, fado, favorite places, flea market, Lisbon city center, Maps, Tourist information, Tram 28, vintage, Walking around | 1 Comment

Portas do Sol Alfama Lisbon: lovely lounge terrace, cool and stylish cocktail bar & Santa Luzia, famous Tagus river viewpoints (miradouros)

Terrace ‘Portas do Sol’ (Gates to the Sun) has opened his doors in October 2009, in Lisbon’s historical center, close to the famous viewpoint (miradouro) with the same name, at Largo das Portas do Sol.  A new terrace coffee , cocktail bar and restaurant, designed in a way to make full use of its exceptional location. The lounge [...]

October 12th, 2010 | Posted in Alfama, Azulejos, Bars, Breathtaking views, cafe, Castelo Sao Jorge, Culture, DJ, Drinks, favorite places, Lisbon Historical Center, Lisbon's lovely light, Maps, Music, Romantic, Tejo river, Terrace, Tourist information, Tram 28, Video, Viewpoints Miradouros | 8 Comments

Lisbon inside city tips: hop on hop off bus, Red Tram historical tour, Santa Justa Lift, Cristo Rei statue, old tram 28, St George Castle, Portas do Sol, Belém Tower, hotspots, breathtaking views & nightlife

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 [...]

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

Public transport: tram 28, a ‘must-do’ Lisbon attraction & a cheap way to visit most old town tourist attractions and Tagus River viewpoints

If you want to get a good impression of the historical city of Lisbon, a very good idea is taking this typical little trolley, ‘elétrico 28′. This legendary tram 28 is a tourist attraction in itself. It goes all around town. Of course you can hop on and hop off. Tram (‘elétrico 28′), Alfama. Starting point: square [...]

January 31st, 2008 | Posted in Alfama, Bairro Alto, Baixa Chiado, Feira da Ladra, flea market, Lisbon Historical Center, Maps, Mouraria, Public transport, Sightseeing, Tejo river, Tourist information, Tram & funicular, Tram 28, Video, Viewpoints Miradouros | 21 Comments