The Port of Lisbon reported that 2013 will be considered the “best year ever” in the activity of tourist cruises, projecting a growth of 13% compared to last year.
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Monthly Archives: December 2013
JARDIM DA ESTRELA | Parks
If you have some spare time to just relax and escape from the city (without leaving it), be sure to visit and Xperience Jardim da Estrela (Star Garden), built back in 1852.
Just next to Basílica da Estrela (one of the most important Lisbon churches), at Lapa’s neighborhood, this park offers its visitors 4,6 hectares of trees, lakes, tracks, promenades, so you can either walk and run, take a cup of coffee, or just lay down on the grass listening to your favorite chill out music.
In the summer months there are lots of activities like, outdoor cinema and jazz music concerts.
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MONTE AGUDO | Viewspots
Not everyone knows about this one. Hidden inside a forest park, this quite spot offers a real urban escape with a magnificent view over the city of Lisbon. Also, you can Xperience it while having a drink or a cup of coffee with friends, seating in its terrace promenade. The perfect place to date the city!
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NEW YEAR’S EVE 2014 IN LISBON | Events
If you’ll be in Lisbon next Tuesday, you cannot miss the new year’s eve celebrations spread across the city. Choose between one of this spots (click to see them on Google Maps):
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PHARMACIA | Restaurants
Inside the same building as the National Association of Pharmacies, Pharmacia restaurant opened in May 2011. Given the location, it is intended to recreate the imaginary and a former pharmacy environment. The restaurant privileges the Portuguese cuisine and has a great variety of what Portuguese like to call “Petiscos” (several small plates of different foods).
It has spirit of conviviality and informality, same as if we were at a friend’s house, sharing platters and conversations.
The space also includes a cocktail bar, designed from Portuguese drinks like Port Wine, Moscatel, Medronho or Brandymel, which is the specialty of the Chef.
OPEN: Every day except Mondays, from 1:00 pm until 1:00 am
RESERVATIONS: Advised – 213462146
AVERAGE PRICE: 30,00€
RESTAURANT TYPE: Portuguese
WHERE: Rua Marechal Saldanha, 1 – See it on Google Maps
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“LISBON CITY TOUR” BY RUBEN ALONSO | Lisbon Videos
Today we share with you the Lisbon video made by the Spanish travel documentary filmmaker Ruben Alonso.
He walks through Chiado to Santa Justa elevator, takes a tram to Alfama district and finish in Santa María de Belem. In the middle he gets energy by eating a wonderful typical plate of cod, and some Pasteis de Belem.
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“LISBOA, A FANTASTIC CITY” | Lisbon Videos
A travelers beautiful video about some of the best spots and landmarks of Lisbon.
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PARK | Promenades
At the top of one of Bairro Alto’s car parks (7th floor) you’ll find a scenario that goes directly to the list of the most fantastic Lisbon terraces. With a 180º view over Lisbon and the Tagus, the PARK is the city’s first hanging garden. Has daily and diverse cultural program, with outdoor cinema, djs, many styles of music and themed events. Besides bar, the Park is also a restaurant with a trademark – the Portuguese DOC – which proposes delicacies like “black pig” burger. The music program is made by the musician and dj Tiago Santos, of Cool Hipnoise band.
OPEN: Mon – Sat: 13:00 – 02:00
WHERE: Calçada do Combro, 58 – See it on Google Maps
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ALFAMA | Neighborhoods
The first Lisbon neighborhood we present is Alfama, the oldest one is Lisbon, located near the Castle. Its name comes from the Arab al-hamma (الحمّة), which means fountains or baths. From the beginning existed here natural water springs which were piped to fountains, and that gave Alfama its name.
You’ll be able to have magnificent views over Alfama, from spots like Portas do Sol and Santa Luzia.
Alfama is one of Lisbon’s most visited areas, and is most known for its typical Portuguese restaurants, and Fado Houses. Also, in June Lisbon celebrates the “Santos Populares“, one week celebrating Santo António (Lisbon’s Saint), with lots of eating, drinking, singing and dancing in the streets, and Alfama is one of the Top Spots of this fests.
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CHIADO | Lisbon In One Hour
CHIADO
Coming down from miradouro São Pedro all the way will lead you to Largo de Camões, and turning left, you have the Chiado area, which is the most trendy and typical shopping area in this historic part of Lisbon. Explore it – it’s a beautiful walk – and you will find the perfect gifts from your Lisbon trip.
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