Lisbon - Portugal Destination guide

Lisbon is a fascinating and comprehensive city. It is also known as "the town of the seven hills", so be prepared for up- and downhill walks.

The city has privileged natural conditions 10 Kms. from the river Tejo's mouth. At Lisbon, the river broadens into an inland sea, Mar de Palha. The sea is close by, Estoril and Cascais just half an hour away by train.

The quarters of Castelo and Alfama, the Belém zone and the Baixa are only a few of the places reflecting Lisbon's ancient history.

I don't like to mess with maps while getting to know new places, but prefer to make certain preparations. The most successful stay will depend upon it.

My advice is to buy a good map and study it well before you go. Get familiar with the main streets and -places and of course, where you'll be staying. Keep in mind that the map does not show the hills of Lisbon.

Make up your mind on a few of the sights you want to visit. In a city like Lisbon, with so many places to see, you'll be saved from a lot of time (and energy) on searching.