Our Stay in Alfama was spectacular. Made extra special by our attentive and personable hosts. The lower level apt was very well appointed with all that we needed for comfort, dining and relaxation. Bath was spacious beds comfy & the kitchen well suited for simple meals. Make sure to open the vent and cabi to avoid our mistake of setting off the fire alarm ( user error and no fault of the host)
Notes: no ice normally in our stays so if your like us a small simple cooler does the trick. The ac was a special treat as the days spent where very hot.
A few flights up the rooftop patio afforded an amazing vista perfect for your insta social or a lovely glass of wine with your neighbors at sunset. There are so many sights to see from this vantage point.
We spent seven fun filled days eating, drinking, dancing, laughing and yes of course a bit of rest . This is a lovely neighborhood and all that comes with it. Wonderful children playing in the streets , family dinners and of course the sweet smell of fresh laundry hanging on the lines.
Our time over lapped with Portugal day as well as several parades praising local saints. Our location was perfectly set in the center of it all! The streets & patrons where elaborately adorned with festive attire making our walks through all the quaint narrow winding streets a sight to be seen. You will not go hungry, thirsty or unassisted with directions or fellowship as everyone was so helpful no matter their country, age or race. Quite simply there is no barrier… language or otherwise in this wonderful location of Alfama!
You have many adjacent restaurants just steps from your door including Indian, vegan, Italian and of course authentic local Portuguese fare.
The streets are packed with outside grills and the smells are just so enticing it was hard to choose ( so we stopped at most of them😀 )
Grocery, pharmacy and local transit including the ferry are just a short walk as well.
Remember to ask your hosts for what your in the mood for as they are a wealth of knowledge and can give you more advice on the local flair. As for the tourists info all the books are accurate but to avoid any long queue book online.
We can’t wait to return here to enjoy Alfama our new found home away from home💕