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Lisbon Tourist Guide
Length of stay I went for 4 days and thought it was a good length. It’s enough time to see the sights of Lisbon, and also gives you the opportunity to make an excursion outside of Lisbon. Sintra or the Lisbon shores such as Cascais or Estoril. Airport Lisbon Portela Airport (comes from Portela de Sacavém) or Lisbon Airport (LIS), is located 7 km (4.3 miles) from the city center. That’s about a 20 minutes drive. It’s easily reached by taxi or bus (see below). Airlines TAP (Air Portugal) is the national airline. US Airways and Continental Airlines also fly into this airport (even with non-stop flights). Ways to get to the center of Lisbon Bus
To go back, I also took a cab and paid less. So, you don’t need to buy a voucher if you don’t want to. But do make sure you agree on an estimate price before you leave. There are a lot of rip-offs. Metro: There is no direct line into the city center. More info: www.ana.pt Accommodation I stayed at Hotel Borges. I liked the location! It’s in the Chiado area with lots of shops, bars,... within walking distance. Depending on where you room is, you can have some noise from the street. But I would recommend it because of it’s location and price. For more hotel choices, have a look here. Sightseeing This was the first time I took the ‘hop-on-hop-off’ bus, but it certainly wasn’t my last time ;-) (almost every city offers this concept!) and it’s a great way to explore the city and see the Lisbon tourist sights! More info on prices and schedules. So what places to visit in Lisbon? Check out my Lisbon pictures too! Personal Food Tip Of course you have to try the Portuguese kitchen as well. But I bumped into this Italian place: Ristorante Locanda I (Rua D. Paio Mendes 2-A-10, North of Rossio). They have excellent pizza’s and it's a place where you get good value for your money. Also check out this great article: Foodie`s guide to Lisbon Practical Check the weather in Lisbon, find your way with this map or read up on some more practical info. When you visit Lisbon, learn some Portuguese phrases to express yourself. The locals will appreciate it! And you won’t look so much like a Lisbon tourist :) More information on Lisbon, can be found on the official website.
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