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Travelling to Lisbon
If you come to discuss business with Hovione, carry
out an audit or participate in a technology transfer, chances are you
fly to Lisbon international airport and spend one or more days in Lisbon.
This section of the web site aims to give you some quick preliminary information
to help you decide on your travel arrangements.
Airline connections:
You can organize flights in and out of Lisbon from most major European
cities: London, Paris or Frankfurt, have frequent flights.
There are several daily direct flights from the East Coast of the USA
to Lisbon (Newark, JFK and Boston) - Continental, Delta, and TAP Air Portugal.
Our
plant is located 10 minutes from Lisbon airport.
• Hotels
in Lisbon
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Lisbon Hotels
Our recommended Lisbon hotels, with which we have corporate rate arrangements:
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Hotel
Tivoli Lisboa *****
Avenida da Liberdade 185
1250-141 Lisbon
Tel: +351 21 319 8900
Fax: +351 21 319 8950
Email: reservas.htl@tivolihotels.com
In the heart of Lisbon and ideally located on its main avenue, we proudly
present the Tivoli Lisbon, the ultimate five-star hotel in Lisbon, offering
luxurious facilities and exceptional service. Since 1933, the Tivoli Lisbon
has been a hallmark amongst Portuguese hotels - a must for every businessman
or politician.
This very special hotel combines the traditional art of Portuguese hospitality,
with facilities and services that meet the demands of modern-day travelers
and businessmen.
Hovione's Corporate Rates: €145 single / €152 double
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Tivoli Tejo ****
Parque das Nações
Av. D. João II
1990-083 Lisbon
Tel. +351 21 891 5100
Fax. +351 21 891 5345
Email: reservas.htt@tivolihotels.com
The Tivoli Tejo Hotel, recently open to the public, offers its guests state
of the art services and facilities, both for leisure and business purposes.
The Tivoli Tejo Hotel, overlooking the Tagus river, is located in the Parque
das Nações, formerly Expo 98, and now one of Lisbon's major
new residential and business neighborhoods. The Parque das Nações
already houses the new Lisbon International Exhibition Centre, the Pavilhão
Atlântico (multipurpose events arena) and the impressive Vasco da
Gama shopping centre. The hotel is 5 minutes away from the Lisbon airport,
and is literally a two minutes walk from the magnificent Estação
do Oriente, - where trains, the subway, buses and taxis converge in a full
public transport interface.
Hovione's Corporate Rates: €88 single / €98 double
• Pestana
Palace Hotel *****
Rua Jau, 54
1300-314 Lisboa
Reservations office
Tel: +351 213 615 678
Email: cro@pestana.com
Located in Lisbon, this hotel incorporates a nineteenth century palace,
now fully restored to its former glory and classified as a National Monument.
The Pestana Palace hotel in Lisbon looks over an inner private park lush
with many subtropical trees and plants and enjoys panoramic views over the
Tagus River. Pestana Palace Hotel is member of Leading Hotels of the World,
and considered one of the best Lisbon hotels.
For all Pestana Hotels & Resorts:
- preferred rates with discounts from 10% to 50% over the rack rates;
- upgrade to superior rooms (depending on availability);
- VIP treatment.
- For direct bookings please mention reservation code Sx 000954.
Hovione's Corporate Rates: please contact us or the hotel directly.
• Lapa
Palace *****
Rua do Pau de Bandeira, 4
1249-021 Lisbon
Tel: +351 21 394 94 94
Fax: +351 21 395 06 65
Email: info@lapa-palace.com
A beautiful 5 star hotel, reasonably priced, located in the embassy neighborhood,
within walking distance of lovely narrows streets, museums and parks. Member
of the Leading Hotels of the World.
Hovione's Corporate Rates: please contact us or the hotel directly.
• Corinthia
Lisboa Hotel *****
Av. Columbano Bordalo Pinheiro, 105
1099-031 Lisbon
Tel +351 21 7236363
Fax +351 21 7236366 (individual reservations)
E-mail: lisboa@corinthia.pt
Corinthia Lisboa is a modern stylish hotel with 518 rooms with a variety
of different types, Classic, Executive and Suite. All the rooms feature
fast internet access, direct dial telephone, satellite TV, music channels,
mini-bar, hairdryer, air-conditioning and private bath.
For those who choose the Executive Rooms and Suites have the free access
to the Executive Club on the top floor. This private lounge offer to our
guests private check-in, buffet breakfast, newspapers and magazines and
access to the internet. This lounge with a magnificent view offers pastry,
finger food and soft drinks, all day.
The Hotel has the Tempus Bar where our guests can relax in a warm atmosphere,
Típico and Sete Colinas Restaurant’s are ideal for savouring
the traditional Portuguese cuisine.
Corinthia Lisboa offers also a Business Center and a Congress Center with
a capacity for 1400 people.
To get your stay more enjoyable Corinthia Lisboa offers a swimming-pool
and a gym (with day light) with 10 cardio fitness machines.
The Hotel is located at 7 km from the International Airport and only at
5 Km from the city centre, is surrounded by several restaurants and shopping
areas, also.
To get Hovione corporate rates please contact the Portuguese office or the
hotel directly. The rates apply to all the Hovione clients, employees (on
business or leisure), contractors or consultants and retirees.
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Lisbon
Marriott Hotel ****
Av. dos Combatentes, 45
1600-042 Lisbon
Tel: +351 21 723 54 00
Fax: +351 21 723 54 40 (individual reservations fax)
E-mail: mhrs.lispt.reservations@marriotthotels.com
The Lisbon Marriott Hotel is located at 5 Km from the International Airport
and 5 minutes from the biggest shopping centers (Colombo and El Corte Ingles).
The Hotel has recently been renovated under the highest safety and security
standards, now featuring 577 Deluxe Rooms, 52 Executive Rooms, 12 Junior
Suites and a Presidential Suite. Our rooms are equipped with high speed
internet. The Hotel offer a Mediterranean Restaurant (with day light) called
“Citrus” and 24 h room service. Our guest can also find a business
center (24 h open), a bar, a fitness centre (free to the hotel guest) and
a swimming pool (16mx8m). Lisbon Marriott provide wireless.
Hovione's Corporate Rates: please contact us or the hotel directly. Single
and double including American Buffet Breakfast at “Citrus”,
for employees (in business or for personal use), retirees and contractors
or consultants.
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Tivoli
Jardim ****
Rua Júlio César Machado
1250-135 Lisbon
Telf: +351 21 359 10 00
Fax: +351 21 359 12 45
Email: htjardim@tivolihotels.com
Opened in 1968, the charming 119-room Tivoli Jardim, enjoys a privileged
location, practically on Lisbon's Av. da Liberdade and next to the larger
Tivoli Lisboa.
Whilst offering a personal touch and service, it maintains the high standards
of hospitality to be expected of a Tivoli Hotels and also shares some of
the larger hotel's magnificent facilities, such as the "Club Tivoli".
All these explain its popularity and why it is so sought after by businessmen
and individual travelers, the world over.
Hovione's Corporate Rates: €99 single / €109 double
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Meridien Park Atlantic Lisboa *****
Rua Castilho, 149
1099-034 Lisboa
Tel: + 351 21 381 8700
Fax: +351 21 389 0500
Email: reservas.lisboa@lemeridien.pt
The five-star Le Meridien Park Atlantic Lisboa is situated in the centre
of Lisbon, facing the Eduardo VII Park and next to Marquis de Pombal. The
Le Meridien Park Atlantic hotel takes pride in its avant-garde environment,
within the setting of Lisbon's traditional and modern business and leisure
centre. It enjoys fabulous views of the city from its elevated position.
The noble location provides guests with a magnificent view and places it
only 15 minutes from the airport and 20 minutes from the wonderful beaches
of Lisbon's coast.
Hovione's Corporate Rates: please contact us or the hotel directly.
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Real Palácio *****
Rua Tomás Ribeiro, 115
1050-228 Lisboa
Tel: +351 21 319 9500
Fax: +351 21 319 9501
Email: reservas.lis@hoteisreal.com
Set at the heart of Lisbon, opened May 2003, is the Real Palácio,
a hotel that combines charm and sophistication with the comfort of a 5-star
hotel. Two separate but adjacent buildings, it is distinguished by a former
seventeenth century palace that maintains its original layout. The interior
has undergone renovation and the result is an original work of architecture
which moves pleasingly and naturally between the two atmospheres. Impossible
to imagine; come in, become enveloped in elegance and enjoy the attention
to detail complemented by excellent service. The hotel’s main building
houses 135 rooms, among them 4 suites, 63 doubles, 60 twins and 8 singles,
all equipped with the most up-to-date technology in terms of comfort. The
palace holds 12 rooms, all decorated in the style of the era to create a
romantic atmosphere. An access control system for guest areas based on room
keys reinforces the security of a Hotel that lists the tranquillity of its
guests among its main objectives.
Hovione's Corporate Rates: €110 single / €130 double
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Hotel
Real Parque ****
Av. Luis Bivar, 67
1069-146 Lisboa
Tel: +351 21 319 9150
Fax: +351 21 357 0750
Email: reservas.lis@hoteisreal.com
The Real Parque opened in Lisbon in 1994; a 4-star hotel that soon became
a reference hotel in the Portuguese capital thanks to its high quality standards.
The charm of a classic atmosphere combined with the comfort, technology
and safety of the new millennium provide a sensation of unique wellbeing
sustained by excellent service. With a total of 153 rooms, the majority
of them twins (128), it also offers 11 double rooms and 8 singles. The range
of rooms is completed by 6 fantastic suites.
Hovione's Corporate Rates: €85 single / 95 double
• Hotel
Real Residência ****
Rua Ramalho Ortigão, 41
1070-228 Lisboa
Tel: + 351 21 382 2900
Fax: +351 21 382 2930
Email: reservas.lis@hoteisreal.com
The Real Residência Suite Hotel is the ideal solution for longer stays
in the Portuguese capital. Feel at home and enjoy quality service combined
with the exceptional characteristic elegance of a 4-star hotel from the
Hotels Real Portugal group. The Real Residência Suite Hotel has a
total of 24 apartments, 22 T1 apartment-suites and two T0, the Penthouses.
All apartments have an equipped kitchenette.
Hovione's Corporate Rates: Apto. T1 - €90
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Vip Executive Arts ****
Av. D. João II, Lote 1.18
1998-028 Lisboa - Portugal
Tel: +351 210 020 406
Fax: +351 210 020 404
Email: res.arts@viphotels.com
Vip Executive Arts is an new exclusive 4 star hotel located in the heart
of Lisbon. This stylish new Portuguese hotel offers a variety superb accommodation
within 300 guestrooms located over 14 floors. Each of the rooms have been
furnished to the highest possible standard and are equipped with a range
of modern amenities designed to cater for either business or leisure guests.
Hovione's Corporate Rates: please contact us or the hotel directly.
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Hotels
in other locations
We can also recommend
hotels with which we have corporate rates
Sintra
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Tivoli
Palácio de Seteais *****
Av. Barbosa do Bocage, 10 - Seteais
2710-517 Sintra
Tel: +351 21 923 32 00
Fax: +351 21 923 42 77
Email: reservas.hps@tivolihotels.com
A magnificent example of 18th century architecture, the luxurious Tivoli
Palácio de Seteais is located in the heart of the Serra de Sintra.
The hotel overlooks the 19th century fantasy of the Palácio da Pena
and the impressive Castelo dos Mouros and is bordered on th e other side
by the Atlantic Ocean. A unique setting, indeed. The Tivoli Palácio
de Seteais boasts dazzling rooms and public areas, as well as rare period
furniture. Guests can also enjoy activities such as tennis, or simply relax
in the classically landscaped garden with its own swimming pool.
Hovione's Corporate Rates: €155 single / €165 double
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Hotel
Tivoli Sintra ****
Praça da República
2710-616 Sintra
Tel: +351 21 923 3505
Fax: +351 21 923 1572
Email: reservas.hts@tivolihotels.com
The Tivoli Sintra is located in the very centre of Sintra, classified as
World Heritage by UNESCO, and renowned for its beautiful verdant landscape,
but also for its many palaces and quintas (private estates).
The Tivoli Sintra is a modern four star property, which boasts a breathtaking
view over the valley.
Hovione's Corporate Rates: €72 single / €82 double
• Hotel
Real Oeiras ****
Rua Álvaro Rodrigues de Azevedo, 5
2770-197 Paço de Arcos
Tel: +351 21 446 9900
Fax: +351 21 446 9901
Email: realoeiras@hoteisreal.com
Set between the Estoril Coast and Sintra, the Hotel Real Oeiras boasts places
and activities in the surrounding area that will give pleasure and satisfaction
to the most demanding of guests. The Hotel Real Oeiras is strategically
located next to the country’s largest business centre combining Taguspark,
Lagoas Park, Quinta da Fonte and Arquiparque.The Real Oeiras offers a total
of one hundred rooms, some with a view to the ocean and the Serra de Sintra,
all carefully and elegantly decorated by the Graça Viterbo Atelier.
Choose from singles (4), twins (41), superior double rooms (49) or one of
the Hotel’s 3 suites. Only guests have exclusive access to the accommodation
floors, thus assuring maximum security for our clients.
Hovione's Corporate Rates: €75 single / €85 double
Algarve
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Tivoli
Marinotel *****
Marina de Vilamoura
8125-901 Vilamoura
Tel: +351 289 303 303
Fax: +351 289 303 345
Email: reservations.htm@tivolihotels.com
The five-star Tivoli Marinotel - a multitude of leisure and sports facilities,
30,000 square meters of landscaped gardens, direct access to a magnificent
concessioned beach, and its own Vilamoura Congress Centre, within the hotel.
A privileged location, indeed, in the heart of the well-known resort of
Vilamoura, with its marina, infra-structure and non-stop, year-round entertainment.
All this, a mere 20 Km from Faro airport.
Hovione's Corporate Rates: according to Season.
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Grande Real Santa Eulália *****
Praia de Santa Eulália
8200-916 Albufeira
Algarve
Tel: +351 289 598 000
Fax: +351 289 598 001
Email: reservas.alg@hoteisreal.com
At Grande Real Santa Eulália, class, refined good taste and well-being
come together in a harmonious whole to welcome you. A Resort and five-star
Spa Hotel await you, inaugurated in April 2004 to meet the needs of those
in search of well-being and the deep relaxation of a body-mind balance,
of all the peace and tranquillity of a beach location, the sense of fun
that comes with holidays in a tourist centre, the style and technology required
of a business meeting, the luxury of a social event and all the charm of
a story. Hotel Grande Real Santa Eulália has a total of 344 luxury
rooms including 155 luxury resort suites (one, two and three room apartments),
189 rooms, among them 27 suites and 2 Grande Real suites, on the five floors
which make up this Spa Hotel. Hotel room windows are inundated with peaceful,
calming scenery, giving you the option of views over the gardens or over
the Atlantic Ocean.
Hovione's Corporate Rates: According to Season
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Tivoli
Carvoeiro ****
Vale Covo
Praia do Carvoeiro
8401-911 Carvoeiro
Tel: +351 282 351 100
Fax: +351 282 351 345
Email: reservations.hta@tivolihotels.com
In the Algarve, close to the picturesque village of Carvoeiro and nestling
within the cliffs over the Praia Vale Covo, you will find the magnificent
Tivoli Almansor. The combination of various sports and leisure facilities,
state of the art meeting rooms and a sophisticated and professional service,
guarantee the success in of meetings, banquets and special events.
Amongst the various sports and leisure facilities, the Tivoli Almansor has
a Diving Centre, which will help you explore the magical underwater world,
with the two special package "Open - water diving package" and
"Scuba Diving Package".
Hovione's Corporate Rates: according to Season
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Tivoli Marina Portimão ****
Marina de Portimão
8500 Portimão
Tel: +351 282 460 200
Fax: +351 282 460 201
Located in the broad estuary of the river after which it is named, the Tivoli
Arade has been designed to blend in perfectly with its surroundings. Enjoy
the magnificent beach, located in front of the hotel, and relax in one of
the 196 spacious suites.
Discover all of the small but important luxuries we have thought of for
you and your family: an incomparable wining and dining experience in our
panoramic restaurant; two outdoor swimming pools (sea water); gymnasium
and children’s playground. We also have excellent meeting rooms, which
together with our professional service will guarantee the success of your
congress, meeting or banquet.
Hovione's Corporate Rates: according to Season.
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Tivoli
Lagos ****
Rua Crisógono dos Santos
8600-678 Lagos
Tel: +351 282 790 000
Fax: +351 282 790 345
Email: reservations.htla@tivolihotels.com
In the very heart of the ancient and picturesque city of Lagos, the Tivoli
Lagos was planned with all the character and charm of a small village sown
with gardens. The rooms, suites, restaurants, bar, the various and spacious
living rooms, arcades, patios and swimming pools all flow into each other,
creating a unique and welcoming atmosphere.
DUNA Beach Club
In the Lagos Bay, among the Meia Praia sand dunes and some 2 km from the
hotel, the Duna Beach Club offers a wide range of services (Please see General
Information). The hotel has a free shuttle service to the Duna Beach club.
Hovione's Corporate Rates: according to Season
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Real Bellavista ****
Av. do Estádio
8200-127 Albufeira
Algarve
Tel: +351 289 540 060
Fax: +351 289 540 061
Email: reservas.alg@hoteisreal.com
The Hotel Real Bellavista combines the atmosphere of a city hotel with all
the facilities and luxury of a holiday resort. Versatility and the range
of services they offer cater to business, to those in search of beach holidays,
sporting holidays, nightlife or absolute relaxation, for both adults and
children. Rest, relax, restore your energy. Make the most of the magnificent
stay they can provide you with and recharge your batteries for the rest
of the year. They offer a varied range of rooms, as varied as the needs
of their guests. The hotel has a total of 195 rooms, 3 singles, 25 doubles
and 6 executive doubles, 123 twins and 23 executive twins, 3 twins for disabled
guests, 5 executive suites and 7 junior suites.
Hovione's Corporate Rates: According to Season Coimbra
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Tivoli
Coimbra ****
Rua João Machado
P.O.B. 593-300-226 Coimbra
Tel: +351 239 858 300
Fax: +351 239 858 345
Email: reservas.htc@tivolihotels.com
Coimbra - steeped in the history and folklore of academia. In the centre
of town, you will find the Tivoli Coimbra. Opened in 1991, it is a welcoming
four-star hotel, which offers its guests the comfort and quality so characteristic
of Tivoli Hotels
Hovione's Corporate Rates: €63 single / €73 double
Madeira
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Tivoli
Madeira *****
Rua Simplicio dos Passos Gouveia, 29
9000-100 Funchal
Tel: +351 291 702 000
Fax: +351 291 702 019
Email: reservations.htop@tivolihotels.com
The Tivoli Ocean Park is a luxurious 5 star hotel located in the most
popular tourist area in Funchal, above the seaside promenade. The Tivoli
Ocean Park is a 30-minute car ride from Madeira International Airport
and just 5 minutes from Funchal city centre. There is also direct access
to the sea. In addition to the 8 conference rooms, which can seat up to
790 people, the Tivoli Ocean Park has a wide range of leisure activities
- Spa (Thalassothy's), 3 swimming pools, squash courts, gymnasium, several
bars and a kids club with activities every day.
Hovione's Corporate Rates: according to Season
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Lisbon Restaurants
• Clara
Campo dos Mártires da Pátria, nº. 49 1150-225 Lisboa
Tel: +351 21 885
3053
The menu is both traditional Portuguese and sophisticated
international, with a selection of wines and cheeses. The desserts are
delicious. The ambient is elegant and the decor among the finest in Lisbon.
The lunch may be enjoyed in the enclosed garden, amongst the lush greenery
and running fountain. In the evening, a table near the fireplace and soft
piano music can be also appealing.
Well located, only 5min from Marquês de
Pombal.
• Pap'Açorda
Rua da Atalaia, 57-59, 1200 Lisbon
Tel: +351 21 346 48 11
Opening times: Open Tuesday to Saturday, at lunch and dinner time. Closed
Sunday and Monday
A favorite. Excellent Portuguese food. A fashionable restaurant in Lisbon's
Bairro Alto. The chocolate mousse is a must.
• Bica
do Sapato
Avenida Infante D Henrique
Santa Apolonia, 1900 Lisbon
Tel: +351 21 881 0229
URL: http://www.luxfragil.com/bicasapato/bica_beta.html
Adjacent to Lux and just as hot. Spacious and refreshingly modern, this
is the perfect spot to begin an evening. Cruise the esplanade drink in
hand, and make sure that new number you’re wearing is seen before
you disappear into the night. A real mixed bunch shows up here –
so you never know who might be looking.
Beware of slow service!
• Alcântara
Café
Rua Maria Luísa Holstein 15 , Alcântara, Lisbon
Tel: +351 21 363 7176
URL: http://www.alcantaracafe.com/old/shocked.html
Good international food in a nice surrounding and decoration.
• Cervejaria
Ramiro
Av. Almirante Reis, 1-H, 1100 Lisbon
Tel: +351 21 885 1024
The best seafood in Lisbon, traditional and reasonably priced. Very casual
and quick service.
• A
Tasquinha da Adelaide
Rua do Patrocínio, 70, 1350 Lisbon
Tel: +351 21 396 2239
Small with excellent Portuguese food. Book in advance.
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Espaço Lisboa
Rua da Cozinha Económica, 16
Lisboa
Tel: +351 21 361 0212
One of Lisbon's most fashionable restaurant with an exquisite decoration
and good Portuguese food.
• Solar
dos Presuntos
Rua das Portas de Santo Antão, 150
Lisboa
Tel: +351 21 342 4253
URL:
http://www.solardospresuntos.com
A typical restaurant with some of the best Portuguese food in Lisbon.
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LUCA
Rua de Santa Marta, 35
Lisboa
Tel: +351 21 315 0212
URL: http://www.luca.pt
One of the best Italian restaurants in Lisbon! Spacious and refreshingly
modern, offering a wide variety of pastas and risottos as well as excellent
meat and fish dishes, Luca is the perfect place to begin an evening in
Lisbon. The desserts are a must!
• Yasmin
Rua da Moeda, 1A
1200-275 LisboaLisboa
Tel: +351 21 393 0074
URL: http://www.yasmin-lx.com
A new restaurant in Lisbon and one of the best. With a totally different
concept this restaurant offers its guests a creative cuisine with mediterranean
and oriental influences.
• Olivier
Rua do Teixeira, 35
Bairro Alto
1200 - 459 LISBOA
Tel: +351 21 343 14 05
URL: http://www.restaurante-olivier.com
Olivier Restaurant, at Bairro Alto, in Lisbon, offers a cosy refined environment,
where you can enjoy a wide selection of exquisite Mediterranean cooking
accompanied by special Portuguese or foreign wines.
• BBC
- Belém Bar Café
Av. Brasília - Pavilhão Poente
1300 - 598 Lisboa
Tel. +351 213 624 232
URL: http://www.belembarcafe.com/site
Considered one of the most fashionable restaurants in Lisbon, overlooking
the Tagus River, Belém Bar Café is the perfect place to
enjoy a good meal.
• Cervejaria
Trindade
R. Nova Trindade, 20, 1200 Lisbon
09.00 - 02.00hr - Closed on Public Holidays
Tel. + 351 21 342 35 06
URL: http://www.cervejariatrindade.pt
A Lisbon classic, typical Portuguese "cervejaria". Tiles showing
a rare pictorial repertoire of freemasonry motifs, mysterious to the layman.
Fine beer, good seafood but very crowded outdoors on warm days. Only Portuguese
beers available. Attractive, in Bairro Alto. Good and reasonably priced.
Click
here for prices and more information regarding the above and
other restaurants.
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Airports
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Lisbon
Underground
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Map
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Tourism
in Lisbon
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A
Guide to Lisbon
Lisbon is one of Europe's smallest and most likable
capital cities. In the oldest parts of town, pastel-color houses line tiny,
stepped alleys, while in the grand 18th-century center, wide boulevards
are bordered by black-and-white mosaic cobblestone sidewalks. There's a
legacy of fine art-nouveau buildings, too, and everywhere you'll see the
striking blue-and-white azulejos (painted and glazed ceramic tiles) for
which Portugal is famous. The city became a flourishing trading center during
300 years of Moorish rule, beginning in the 8th century, and the Alfama-the
oldest district of Lisbon and site of the city's cathedral and castle-retains
its intricate, Arab-influenced layout. To move beyond the center, try the
entertaining local transit system, which includes elevators to negotiate
the tougher hills.
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Portugal
Golf Courses
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Sintra
Sightseeing Guided Tours. An illustrated guide to the attractions of the
historic town.
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Ericeira
Scenic Tour near the beach.
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Pousadas
de Portugal
Select the Pousadas by major tourist zone; by the type of Pousada; by its
nearest towns or cities; by the regional festivities or events taking place
in any given month; or by suggested travel routes that will allow you to
discover the best of Portugal.
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Parque
das Nações
Parque das Nações. New city in the East of Lisbon, built on
the occasion of EXPO98 (Universal Exposition).
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Portugal
Virtual
Welcome to 'Portugal Virtual', click your way through hundreds of accommodation
resources, tourism guides, sights, activities, museums, shops, businesses,
etc.
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The
World Best Bars - Lisbon
There’s more to Portugal than Port. Away from the occasionally charmless
South, Lisbon is stacked with great bars and clubs that seriously threaten
to turn you into a fish. Then again, nothing really happens until after
eleven and this is when the maze of the wonderfully old Bairro Alto springs
into life. The charming and faded old buildings boast hundreds of little
bars and eateries making it a great place to start before heading off down
to the Avenida 24 de Julho on the river or down to Alcantara and Santo Amaro
near the docks.
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