Apartment Efigenia

Less than five minutes from the city’s main avenue, Avenue Liberdade, the apartment enjoys prime location. Just a few blocks away is the well-known Parque Eduardo VII, the city’s largest park. Complete with vibrant lawns and neatly clipped hedges, the park ascends to an expansive view down over the city until the river. This is just one of Lisbon’s delightful viewpoints, but why not explore the network of historic streets to discover the picturesque gardens and sun-lit terraces, such as the quieter Torel Garden located near the top of the Lavra lift.

Public transport is accessed just half a kilometre away connecting you to the city’s key sites by Metro or enjoy the above ground experience and take one of the famous trams to help navigate the hilly streets. This colourful city is rich in history, take a walk and meander through the streets of Chiado and Baixa to see the 18th-century dwellings that had to be rebuilt after being destroyed during the 1755 earthquake.

Whilst famed for its Pastéis de Nata, Portuguese cuisine is lesser known than its European counterparts. Seek out local eateries or stop for a mid-morning sweet treat at one of the many pastelarias. Being so close to the sea, there are
countless opportunities to enjoy fresh fish and seafood, perhaps visit Último Porto, a charming restaurant at the end of the pier in Alcântara. An absolute essential stop for food lovers is the Mercado de Ribeira. Converted in 2014 into the Time Out Market, this domed 19th-century market hall houses numerous stalls serving up a huge variety of snacks, platters and drinks, making the perfect stop for lunch or a lively evening.

For a longer evening, seek of Lisbon’s unique party scene. Start with dinner and then hop between the tiny bars of Bairro Alto, before descending on Cais do Sodré, once considered a shabby haunt for sailors, and now the city’s most popular nightlife neighbourhood. If summer is in full swing and the sun is making the city a bit too much, why not take a trip out to one of the slower neighbourhoods. Be inspired by the newly finished MAAT art museum on the riverbanks or check out the slightly hippy LX-Factory (look out for specialist market days when you can find vintage clothes, books and arts and crafts from local artisans!) Slightly further, just 5km from the centre, you could visit the Torre de Belem, a 16th century waterside fortress or swing by the historic pastelaria, that claims its famed recipe has been going since it was established in 1837!

A little further afield is Cacais, a buzzing seaside resort just an hour up the Atlantic Coast. A perfect place to soak up the sea air and enjoy an ice cream whilst watching the locals cycling and rollerblading along the coast, or an alternative and peaceful option is the Parque Natural da Arrabida with its pristine beaches and sloping landscape. The park is free to access and offers stunning views from the shore, as well as the option to take a boat trip out and visit other areas of this coastline.

Please be aware that the location tab shown on the website is not based on the property's exact location; therefore, all location amenities are an approx of facilities, restaurants, and villages/towns you might find around the property. The property's exact location will be provided to you before arrival and might come along with some recommendations about the area and what to visit.

ABOUT LISBON

Lisbon is a city steeped in atmospheric history, alluring charm and spades of culture. Although quite hilly, the capital is nicely compact and the streets are lined with pastel-coloured buildings, many of which are adorned with the famous Portuguese tiles.

While you’re enjoying one of our fantastic villa in Lisbon you may well want to explore everything else the region has to offer – so we’ve put together this handy travel guide to give you a little help and inspiration!

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