We only communicated with Martin via email, etc. Martin was quick to respond with any queries and managed to allay our concerns about arrival time as our flight was delayed by a couple of hours, meaning we would not get to the apartment until 1.30am.
We were met at the apartment by Paulo who is a lovely, warm and caring person. Paulo showed us around the apartment and gave us advice on how to operate all the necessary electrical appliances and equipment. Paulo then spent time with us and was very informative on shopping, transport, trips etc.
The apartment is wonderful, feels very Portuguese which we adored and seems much larger than the photos show.
It is extremely clean, very well equipped and is so comfortable after a long day of sightseeing. The beds are comfortable with immaculate bedding.
The apartment is right in the centre of Lisbon and allows easy walking to many attractions. There are 2 supermarkets close by which cater to all your needs...there are also several small mercados dotted around the area that stay open really late.
The best way to travel around Lisbon and avoid the climbs uphill is to purchase a Zapping card, which is like an Oyster card... It costs 50 cents for the card then you add credit, minimum €3, maximum 40€ and is valid on buses, trams, trains and some ferries. The area the apartment is in is well served with public transport options.
Lisbon is a vibrant, colourful city with very friendly people and we are so looking forward to our next visit there and hopefully will be able to stay at Martin's place again.