Updated November 2, 2022. Where to shop in Lisbon? Here is a guide to 16 of Lisbon’s best malls and shopping options, including shopping centers, outlet malls, galleries, markets, and high streets. You will find local and international brands, and something for all budgets. Armazéns do Chiado Shopping Mall Address: Rua do Carmo 2 Metro: …
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Lisbon does not have “beachfront” hotels within the city, but there are a few waterfront hotels with great views of the Tejo River. Estoril and Cascais are beautiful beach resort towns a few miles from Lisbon. In fact, the area is known as the Portuguese Riviera. The Portuguese Riviera is easily reached from Lisbon by …
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First, “How do you pronounce Ericeira?” Think about your friend Sarah, who is a bit of an airhead. Airy Sarah. That is pretty close! Is Ericeira worth visiting? Absolutely, if you enjoy beautiful, charming beach towns. Ericeira was given a charter in 1229 and started out as a small fishing village, then it grew into …
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Portugal had a royal family for 771 years, beginning in 1139. The monarchy ended in 1910. Portugal is now a democracy under the leadership of Prime Minister, António Acosta, who was appointed by a president that the people voted into office. In 1139 Afonso Henriques declared himself king of Portugal after he united the counties …
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Updated November 8, 2022. Here is a list of public buildings in Lisbon, Portugal that were constructed prior to 1800 that still stand today. These are among the oldest public buildings in Lisbon. Five were erected before Columbus discovered America. Eighteen were built before the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The oldest building in …
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Updated Sept. 9, 2023. With thousands of hotels to choose from, which are Lisbon’s most interesting hotels (the truly unique lodging in Lisbon)? I have chosen nine hotels to look at, based on location, history, and style. I have included five-star hotels, as well as hostels – something for everyone. Which are Lisbon’s most unique …
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Updated 8/19/2023. You can find a hotel in Lisbon with a rooftop pool in almost any part of town and at any price point. Here are twelve Lisbon hotels that have rooftop pools. Enjoy the rooftop pool at Epic SANA Hotel Epic Sana – Amenities Epic Sana – Food and Drinks Epic Sana – Rooms …
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Updated March 3, 2023. Everybody loves a refrigerator magnet to remind them of their vacation, but Lisbon’s historical and family-owned stores and craftsmen sell the best souvenirs. The magnets probably weren’t even made in Portugal! But you have the opportunity to buy keepsakes that say “Only in Lisbon, Only in Portugal,” from one of Lisbon’s …
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Hopefully, you will be in Lisbon long enough to need to do laundry while you are there. If your hotel or hostel cannot take care of it for you, I have compiled a list of Lisbon’s laundry mats sorted by neighborhood. Good news – as boring as doing laundry is, you can use this as …
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Should I rent a car in Lisbon? If you are only going to be in Lisbon, I would not rent a car. Even with the hills, Lisbon is a very walkable city. There are elevators and funiculars or buses which can move you from the lower neighborhoods to the upper neighborhoods. The metro goes almost …
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