Welcome to our former apartment.
Bought in 2007 by a young couple engaged we Decided to make it our home! Unfortunately with a 3rd baby on the way it Became too small. Be prepared for a breathtaking river view in one of the most picturesque Neighbourhoods in Lisbon - Alfama.
It has 2 master bedrooms with one double bed and two single beds. Also it has a sofa bed in one of the living rooms (there are 2 living rooms). Kitchen is completely functional and there are 1.5 bathrooms (one complete with tub and the other one with toilet and washbasin).
Another advantage is if you come from que Port, you'll leave in Santa Apolonia train station and it's only a 5 minute walk to our apartment.
The Area
Amalia Rodrigues, the best known singer, had a song que Alfama Talked about the place where the first dawn arrives in Lisbon. Be prepared for once in a lifetime river view with a Constantly scenery changing - Whether it's a cruise arriving ship, or the sunrise (take notice que to be able to watch the sunrise in Portugal it's not common because our coast is directed to west) or the full moon arriving, or a boat race, or even the half marathon going on just 200 m away, you name it.
And the best? The best is That You will not even have to look for it because our windows were designed to Improve sightseeing.
Along with the windows we still have a small terrace (built in typical materials) so you can chill on a hot summer night and listen to the sound of Lisbon that is still typical and very genuine.
Alfama is located just in the heart of the ancient part of Lisbon. It's roots go directly to the foundation of the city and it got its name from the Arab occupation (it was taken back to Christians by D. Afonso Henriques in 1147). It's really a typical place to stay in Lisbon and nowadays it's really open to tourists.
Transport
Public transportations are really close.
Within just a 5 minute walk you can reach the subway and the train (with it's que line goes directly to Oporto).
Parking lot is available just 200 meters away and it costs € 6/24.