The respond from Romain and Quiterie was very, very quick – we get an answer within minutes. Prior to our stay we get detailed instruction and an own developed visitors guide with a lot of very useful information. (by the way: as recommended use the supermarket Pingo Doce at train-station Santa Apolonia for your daily shopping. It is a small one with fresh meat, fresh fish and fresh bakery – and it’s cheap).
Upon arrival (90 steps to the flat) we get a very warm welcome from the agency. She instructed us and gave some hints for sightseeing.
During our stay we get daily visits from a couple of cruising vessels in front of the terrace. Some of theses vessels – mainly the old ones from the 3rd world – are very noisy. The engines of the vessels are working 24 hours/day and the exhaust fumes get, in order to the wind direction, directly to Alfama. If a vessel is embarked on the right hand of the port (appr. 300 meters from the apartment) there are fork-lift-drivers working around the clock with a very loud beep if driving forward, driving backward, lift up and lift down. Sleeping with open window isn’t possible at that time (but if you close the window you will hear nothing)
Nevertheless we enjoy our stay very much. For my next engagement in Lisbon I try to rent this fully equipped flat for a long time.