OUR SUGGESTION

We offer you a beautiful stay at Lisbon for :

• A fair price, short-term stays in Lisbon located at expo-oriente (Parque das Nações), in a very nice area with a fantastic view onto Vasco da Gama bridge.

• 3 minutes away from airport.

• 10 minutes on foot from nearest underground station.

• 10 minutes away from downtown by car.

• If interested I can send you some pictures of the interior and exterior.

LISBON has many museums to offer, some unique in the world

Museu do Azulejo (Tiles museum)

Museu dos Coches (Carriages Museum)

Museu de Arte Antiga (Fines Arts Museum, where many exhibits show the interchange between European and Portuguese culture on one side, and African or Asian cultures on the other)

Museu do Oriente (Museum of the East)

Casa Museu Anastácio Gonçalves

Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian

Centro Cultural de Belém (Colecção Berardo)

etc., etc.

ALSO DO NOT FORGET

the Zoo, one of the oldest and one of the best in the world,

the many botanical gardens hidden all over the city (did you know, that the first araucaria planted in Europe still is in its place in Lisbon?),

the Oceanário, not far away from home, in Parque das Nações,

the Aquário Vasco da Gama, one of the first of its kind in the world

etc., etc….

AROUND LISBON, many other possibilities are to be explored by you:

A Tagus River cruise;

The Estoril coastline;

Sintra, declared world heritage site, and named by Byron as the Eden on earth;

Arrábida

Mafra and Ericeira beach

Óbidos
Etc..

THE CITY

Lisbon, capital of Portugal, is situated in the right bank of the Tagus River, and is known for its magnificent quality of sunlight, one of the reasons it has attracted innumerable artists and photographers, its beautiful architectural treasures contrast with the impressive modern structures, from the classical neighborhood of Baixa, built in 1755, and its medieval streets, to the contemporary Parque das Nações, built for the Expo 98, which makes Lisbon the perfect place to stroll and for tourism. From the city can also go on a Tagus River cruise or visit other localities of the Estoril coast, such as the picturesque town of Sintra, declared world heritage site.

Reasons to take the Metro in Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon, Portugal is a beautiful city set on the Atlantic coast. The city was laid out with the foresight of automobiles and large avenues and magnificent roundabouts make up the grid of the city.
Lisbon is beautiful whether you are driving yourself, taking a taxi cab, or walking. But before you shun the need for public transportation, here are 4 reasons you should take the Lisbon Metro, even if you have no where to go.

1. Unique and beautiful metro stations
As part of a project to beautify the city and expand the rail system, the city commissioned Lisbon’s top architects to design many of the newer metro stations. Taking the red line (linho vermelho) or the blue line (linho asul) you will pass through some architecturally stunning stations, all of which are unique from one another and reflect the architect who designed them. Riding through is like a ride through a museum and worth the few euros you will spend on the fare.

2. Estação do Oriente
The first stop of the red line and considered Lisbon’s central station, the Orient Station is an incredible architectural work that you do not want to miss. Distinctively modern and conceptually beautiful, this station reflects the ever changing face of Lisbon and the concept that while much of the city has retained its heritage, much is moving forward as well.

3. Inexpensive and reliable service
Relative to many other European cities, taking the metro in Lisbon is quite cheap. Regardless of where you need to go in the city, most tickets will cost you under 3€ round-trip, including any transfers you may need to take. Couple this with the fact that the trains run so frequently you never need to wait more than 5-10minutes for the next one and taking the metro becomes convenient. There is never a need to check a timetable and even if you just missed the train, another will be along in no time.

4. Direct access to Columbo Shopping center
The blue line makes a stop at Colegio Militar Luz, directly under the largest indoor mall in all of Portugal: Columbo. Columbo is four stories of pure shopping bliss with every store conceivable for each type of shopper. Complete with a movie theater and a food court, this mall is so large that the only word for it is simply: overwhelming. Paved with marble floors and made top to bottom with the most exquisite of materials, the Columbo mall is worth stopping by even if you have no intention of shopping. You’ll be doing lots of walking to get around the inside of the mall so taking the metro is the most accessible way to get there—and you won’t have to bother with parking.

It’s true that public transportation can be a drag and cities rarely expend the time or funds into making them stunning and enjoyable. In Lisbon, however, even if you only take it once, hopping on the metro will be part of your cultural experience and will give you a flavor of just how modern and advanced a traditional city like Lisbon can be.

Lisbon Shopping
The best shops and shopping streets

Lisbon remains Western Europe's least expensive capital, and wandering around the traditional and specialist shops Downtown is a refreshing experience for those used to characterless shopping centers. Many shops are even worth going into for their distinctive decoration alone such as Luvaria Ulises, Ourivesaria Aliança, and Casa das Velas do Loreto.
Some of the best bargains are leather and handmade goods which also make excellent souvenirs. Look for antique and contemporary hand-painted tiles, distinctive regional ceramics and textiles such as tablecloths and embroidery, and don't forget that all gold sold in Portugal is at least 19.2 karats and is one of the best buys in the country.

For high fashion head to Avenida da Liberdade, home to well-known international names like Emporium Armani, Louis Vuitton, Hugo Boss, Carolina Herrera, Ermenegildo Zegna, D&G, and Escada, while Portuguese designers are based in Bairro Alto and Chiado.

In the Chiado quarter you will also find luxurious international brands from Hermés to Cartier along with popular modern retailers like Zara, H&M, United Colors of Benetton, Foot Locker, and some quaint traditional old shops and bookstores.

The area has also become the city's new design mecca, along with the Principe Real district further up the hill. A number of interior design shops have recently sprung up around these districts, some focusing exclusively on Portuguese design and others mixing products by local and international designers.

Bairro Alto is also popular with the alternative fashion set, with club and streetwear shops. Most of those only open in mid-afternoon and continue well into the night.

Fresh produce and regional specialties and found in the colorful Ribeira Market that also has a fascinating fish hall, while the atmospheric Feira da Ladra in Alfama is the city's flea market and where you'll find nearly everything you can imagine for sale on Tuesday and Saturday mornings.

If you're looking for shopping malls, Lisbon has some of the largest in Europe. The biggest and most popular is Colombo, while the largest department store is the Spanish El Corte Ingles.

We've listed the main shopping malls and selected some of the best shops you may want to look into for fashion, handicrafts, design, music, and more.