http://www.thelisbonconnection.com A Lisbon guide from the inside Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:17:15 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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 kiosks, serving old-fashioned Portuguese refreshments and snacks. A few examples near beautiful viewpoints, favorite tourist attractions, some recommended restaurants and how to get ... http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/nostalgic-kiosks-in-lisbon-near-favorite-tourist-attractions-viewpoints-recommended-restaurants/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nostalgic-kiosks-in-lisbon-near-favorite-tourist-attractions-viewpoints-recommended-restaurants New! Searching for a cheap and cosy holiday villa, easy to reach by car from Lisbon? Near beautiful white and unspoilt Portugal beaches (Silver Coast),  Pilado  (170 km north) is an ideal location for families with children or for couples. The popular beach of São Pedro de Moel  is 14 km. If you want ... http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/cosy-villa-for-rent-in-pilado-marinha-grande-near-sao-pedro-de-moel-beach-portugal/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cosy-villa-for-rent-in-pilado-marinha-grande-near-sao-pedro-de-moel-beach-portugal Nieuw: fijne villa voor een fijne prijs! Vanaf  € 350 per week (met 2 personen), tot 6 personen te huur. Vanuit Lissabon is het stadje Pilado (170 km noordelijk) nabij Marinha Grande gemakkelijk te bereiken per auto.  Dicht bij de  imponerende westkust en onbedorven stranden. Het populaire strand van São Pedro de Moel  is 14 km.  ... http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/fijne-villa-te-huur-in-pilado-marinha-grande-bij-strand-sao-pedro-de-moel-portugal/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fijne-villa-te-huur-in-pilado-marinha-grande-bij-strand-sao-pedro-de-moel-portugal 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 ... http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/breathtaking-views-trip-by-ferry-from-lisbon-to-montijo-alcochete-beach-a-pink-flamingo/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=breathtaking-views-trip-by-ferry-from-lisbon-to-montijo-alcochete-beach-a-pink-flamingo Close to Lisbon there are a lot of beautiful beaches, well known for their calm waters and fine sand. Beach São Pedro do Estoril is about 20 km from Lisbon, easy to reach by 'Linha de Cascais'  (name of the train line joining Lisbon to Cascais) from Cais do Sodré , Lisbon's ... http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/restaurant-peixenalinha-beach-sao-pedro-do-estoril-near-cascais/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=restaurant-peixenalinha-beach-sao-pedro-do-estoril-near-cascais Sandra Guerreiro was born in Lisbon, where she still lives. Graduated in Fashion Design, she soon started to do what she really loves, reusing materials to other purposes, instead of designing clothes… Starting with recycled paper, cardboard and other materials, ended up reusing plastic bags to create new bags, wallets, lamps, ... http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/lisbon-people-sandra-guerreiro-her-wonderful-designs-by-reusing-plastic-bags/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lisbon-people-sandra-guerreiro-her-wonderful-designs-by-reusing-plastic-bags In December, thousands of colourful lights decorate Lisbon. Portuguese people love 'the most wonderful time of the year', celebrating Christmas with a lot of X-mas kitsch. Everywhere you look you see blinking neon lights, Christmas markets and decorated shops. If you are a Christmas hater, maybe it's a better idea ... http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/lisbon-at-christmas-time-kitsch-eco-decoration-lingerie-and-maria-jesus/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lisbon-at-christmas-time-kitsch-eco-decoration-lingerie-and-maria-jesus Cervejaria 'Ramiro' is not just a restaurant in Lisbon. If you look for superb fresh seafood at a really good price, this "Cervejaria" (litt. beerhouse) is the place to be! It's always crowded and rather noisy, with tables full of locals, all having a great time. The atmosphere is loud ... http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/superb-seafood-cervejaria-ramiro-one-of-lisbons-best-seafood-restaurants-open-on-sundays/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=superb-seafood-cervejaria-ramiro-one-of-lisbons-best-seafood-restaurants-open-on-sundays There are lots of dogs in Lisbon, and most of them are quite happy... "" Passeio o seu cão de saquinho na mão!" 'Take your dog for a walk with a poop bag in your hand!" I saw this funny poster near one of my favorite places in Lisbon,  Miradouro da Graça. ... http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/walking-around-favorite-places-in-lisbon-beggars-portuguese-waterdogs/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=walking-around-favorite-places-in-lisbon-beggars-portuguese-waterdogs MUDE Museum is really worth a visit! Opened in May 2009 in Baixa, it has already received more than 75,000 visitors. The fashion collection contains work by famous designers like Balenciaga, Pierre Balmain and Paco Rabanne. The Collection results of the Francisco Capelo’s work and dedication, started in the 1990s, ... http://www.thelisbonconnection.com/mude-museum-in-lisbon-an-ode-to-art-design-fashion-full-of-extraordinary-pieces/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mude-museum-in-lisbon-an-ode-to-art-design-fashion-full-of-extraordinary-pieces