What better way to start a vacation in a place that you have never visited before than having A driver that Nuno uses when he is not available to take you to the beautiful apartment in a great local neighborhood.
When we arrived at the apartment Nuno's brother Rui was waiting to show us the apartment and answer any question we might have . He offered many suggestions about what to see and where to eat both in the neighborhood and in the other Areas of Lisbon. We also enjoyed the fresh local treats that were waiting for us in the kitchen. The apartment was exactly how it appeared in the pictures. Nuno and Rui where always available to us for any question we might have and always got back to us immediately.
The location of the apartment was fantastic , high on the hill with great views of St George Castle to the left and other parts of Lisbon
Below. You really got a feeling of living in a vibrant neighborhood as opposed to the middle of a tourist district. The tram was close by and it was easy to walk down the hill to other local transportation. There was a wonderful lookout just one hundred steps up directly next to the apartment where you could sit out under the trees and enjoy a drink while watching the sunset over Lisbon directly below. If you did not want to climb those steps you will have the same view from your apartment terrace. I would definitely recommend the apartment to anybody traveling to Lisbon who does not want to stay in the main tourist areas. My family would definitely stay here again as we need another week or so to really explore all that Lisbon has to offer