~ Book this place NOW! ~
If you are lucky enough to find this little jewel, please do yourself a favor and book this place. It does not get any better than this.
Some of the previous guests have written long and almost poetic detailed reviews, read those for inspirations about the area: I wanted to keep it simple.
The place:
If you have never been to Portugal, you are looking for a reliable, clean, safe, tastefully decorated, and fully equipped home; this the flat for you. Many extras inside the unit; electronic heaters for the winter, cozy extra blankets, a washing machine, and all sorts of toiletries.
The hosts:
Outstanding people. They will assist you in whatever information you might need. Both owners speak several languages (perfect English); in the event, you need written directions in your language. You are going to save tons of 'thinking' on where to go and what to do. They are "in the know." Plus, you have all the privacy you need or want. One of them meet you on arrival, shows you how everything in the flat works, provide you a couple of tips... and then, voila. You have your own little private piece of heaven, with this two hosts new best friends a text away, ready to help you out. Lovely .
The area:
It is on a hill. You can take the lift or walk. BUT --------> Please do walk. We stayed during winter (January), and it was rainy. We had a BLAST! ------> it was a fantastic exercise.
Across your door, you have great places (either left or right) to have your pastry and morning coffee. Plus local wine and amazing dishes.
A couple of places we would love to share with you:
If you want to have a Michelin level meal at a ridiculously low price; without sacrificing the taste or quality, this is a must-do:
10 minutes from your door (uber $ 5 euros approx)
Restaurant
Meson Andaluz
Traversa do Alecrim,4
1200-019 Lisboa
Tel (351) 214-600-659
www.mesondaluzlisboa.com
*Ask for Miss Marina - our waitress. She is excellent.
Sailing around Lisboa:
Amazing sailing boat
Skipper Tomas
Tel (351) 964-892-135
*Ask for Tomas or Hugo
Nightlife & Alternative local art/music scene
Night tour ... where the hip and cool local artists have fun.
Paulina Night Tours (approx 5 hours)
Tel (49) 178-2843691
*Ask for Paulina or any other person from the art ~ collective. Great for groups, couples or solo travellers.
Sintra:
Day trip.
Be lazy.... hire an uber $20-25 US each way.
Advantages... the train or bus for 2 will cost less, but it forces you to walk uphill, which can be intense. A good taxi/uber driver, and you might have a short 25-30 minute ride that is pure joy.
Enjoy life.
Drink, laugh and eat
Be kind, make new friends,
Enjoy, and carpe diem.