We spent 3 weeks in Lisbon with our son which just turned nine and enjoyed every minute of it.

Flavia is a wonderful host and her flat is amazing. She gave us such a warm welcome we instantly felt at home. We had everything we needed and Flavia provided us with lots of information and useful tips. Whenever we had a question or needed something she was there to help us. She really went out of her way to make our holiday as enjoyable as possible.

The interior of the flat is beautifully decorated. It is very arty and reflects the personality of the owner. Everything is tidy and in a good condition. We could not think of anything missing.

The flat is perfectly located. There are little shops and supermarkets nearby. It is five minutes from LxFactory, an old factory which has been converted into funky shops and restaurants and a venue for a variety of cultural events.

We were also very close to the train stations "Alcantara Terra" and "Alcantara Mar". From "Alcantara Mar" you can reach the beaches in Carcavelos, Estoril or Cascais or go towards the city center to Cais do Sodré (with the amazing food hall Mercado da Ribeira just across the street and the central square Terreiro do Paço within walking distance).

There is a bus station just a few 100 meters from the house with buses going in all possible directions. You can easily go to Belém, Alfama, Baixa or Cais do Sodré. You can also walk to the pol of tram 28 at Cemitério dos Prazeres (half an hour walk). Another tram station with a lot of buses going from it is at Largo Calvário (5-10 minutes walk from the house).

The area is good for biking, too. Flavia provided us with bikes and we were able to go along the river to Belém and even as far as the Oceanário de Lisboa in the other direction. The Oceanário is quite far away at the Parque das Nações and the layout of the cycling path is not always completely clear. However if you enjoy riding a bike it is definitely a recommendation.

In our last week we rented a car and were discovering the area around Lisbon. We went to the lagoon at Albufeira, the lighthouse at Espichel, to Porthino da Arrabida and the beaches of Troia and Guincho. The landscape is absolutely amazing and it is very easy to go to these places by car. There is a car park just in front of the house and options to park the car in the streets.

We did so much while we were there but we still had the feeling that there was so much left to discover. Lisbon is a wonderful city with something for everyone.

We can highly recommend Flavia and her flat. We would love to come back very soon.