Comments on: The Secrets of Alfama

By: Lisbon

Lisbon — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 10:05:31 +0000

You used the right adjective to describe Alfama: “magnetic”. It’s amazing how a rundown neighborhood can be so magical, filled with surprising and fascinating details. It’s easy to get lost, but being lost there is part of the experience, as you always find your way back into familiar territory. It’s actually smaller than it looks, and it’s not a place to visit with any particular attraction in mind. You just walk and absorb it all.

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By: Steph

Steph — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 14:55:21 +0000

I’ve never rented an apartment in a foreign city but it is starting to seem like a pretty good option.

By: Henrik

Henrik — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 19:45:09 +0000

I agree with Ekaterina – renting an apartment really is a nice alternative to hotels. It allows you to live bang in the middle of the “action” – cozy cafes, charming streets – all that makes Lisbon an authentic experience. One of my personal favorites is to eat an Argentinian steak at “La Paparrucha” – great food and fantastic views. A bit price though.

By: Fiona

Fiona — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:06:21 +0000

I completely agree…you can totally spend hours getting lost in the narrow laneways and stepped hills. The view from the castle is also breathtaking.

By: Ekaterina

Ekaterina — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 09:33:58 +0000

Hello everyone!
I just came back from my holidays in Lisbon:) And i should say: Lisbon is a fantastic city!!! Have been renting a small, cozy appartment in Alfama (found it on http://www.lisbonoasis.com ). It is very special to be there: narrow streets, small houses, magnificent views. If you like different kind of holiday (not a boring hotel all the time), would like to feel like local, Alfama is right place to stay.

By: Steph

Steph — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 19:47:39 +0000

I have always wanted to visit Portugal and this just make it more so!

By: Emily @ Maiden Voyage

Emily @ Maiden Voyage — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 19:18:40 +0000

Awesome post! I never had much interest in Lisbon until I interviewed Janine Barone — it’s one of her favorite places in the world, and her love for it was infectious. I love the pictures in this post. And how cool that there is a circus academy there…I would totally sneak in!

By: Fiona

Fiona — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 09:37:36 +0000

Me too Andy…visited twice last year! Once, in April and then again in July…you’re right about the architecture…it’s stunning, evening the rundown bits- I guess the sunshine does help though!

By: Andy Hayes | Sharing Travel Experiences

Andy Hayes | Sharing Travel Experiences — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 22:38:48 +0000

Lisbon is one of my personal favourites - LOVE the good, the architecture (the good weather)... This was a new perspective for me. Nice! .-= Andy Hayes | Sharing Travel Experiences´s last blog ..Going Around the World with a Different “Approach” =-.

By: Steph

Steph — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 14:47:17 +0000

How timely!

By: Nicola

Nicola — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 14:29:30 +0000

Wow, I’m heading to Lisbon next Saturday…can’t wait to check out that secret circus school!

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