Apartment and Surroundings:
Our apartment is located in Alfama only a short distance from the Sao Miguel church, in the square that is known as “Largo da Palmeira”. The house has 4 apartments. Each apartment is equipped with a kitchenette (oven, refrigerator, cooker and washing machine) and has room for up to 4 people. Three of them have a living-room (with sofa bed), a bathroom and one bedroom (double bed). The other apartment has a living-room (with sofa bed), a bathroom and two bedrooms. The house was completely renovated in 2007, but preserving its original characteristics and its entrance patio.Nearby you can find little stores, cafés, restaurants and a pharmacy.
What to do:
Our guests will receive a map of Alfama with all the important information to make their stay as interesting as possible. Alfama is one of the oldest parts of Lisbon, offering interesting architectural and cultural sites. Fado has its origins here and there are several restaurants serving typical food to the sound of live Fado. June and July are the months of the local festivities, when Alfama is decorated with all colours. In those months, small food and drink stands are set up everywhere, inviting the visitor to try the typical grilled sardines. June 13th is the day of St. Anthony, Lisbon’s patron Saint. On the eve of that day, there are processions and folkloric marches of Lisbon’s oldest quarters, including Alfama, in his honour.
Fans of more radical sports can enjoy a bicycle race through the narrow streets, that takes place each year in central Alfama.In the first half of December, Christmas concerts are organized in the churches of Sao Miguel in Alfama, “Igreja da Graça” and “Igreja do Menino de Deus” in Encosta do Castelo. But Lisbon has a lot more to offer!!
Other Activities:
cutlural activities; museums; nightlife;