We had 12 fantastic days in Lisbon in Paula's apartment. We were 4 people in the large apartment which suited us well.
It was equipped with neat, newer furniture. The apartment was clean and well maintained.
And Paula was a wonderfully helpful hostess.
The neighborhood was nice and neat. Shopping, café and restaurants just around the corner, including a great vantage point with good cafes and restaurants.
Before our arrival, we were worried if there were too many step hikes to walk in the neighborhood. But we were reassured.
When walking to the center we often walked along Route 28 to minutes from the apartment. After a few minutes walk we reached the pedestrian and metro. Without rises!
As we walked south towards the harbor, we walked along the rails of the steep tram just minutes from the apartment. It was a very beautiful walk in an old neighborhood. The rise on our way home was medium steep. We are 55-68 years old. One has bad foot and one has bad knee. Still, we walked the route. We only used the 'mountain tramp' up once. After all, we had to try 'the famous thing' - one of the most photographed things in Lisbon - we were after all tourists.
Many times we said to each other: We are so glad we came to live here.