Gal’s wonderful apartment resembles a nice hotel suite, complete with a fancy kitchen with a washer, wonderful bathroom and clean, spare, attractive decor that makes it easy to settle in and explore the surroundings. The views to the river from the sunny apartment are spectacular and remind one of why Lisbon is such a special city. Gal’s tips shaped my stay there. I followed almost all of them, including the visit to the elegant equestrian center two blocks from the apartment.