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Lisbon Trams Free Guide

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Photo by Paulo Evangelista on Unsplash One of the best ways to know Lisbon is to use the old tramcars. With these, you will discover a lot of the highlights and charm of Lisbon comfortably. Going back for more than one hundred years, most of the tramways of Lisbon have already been removed from the streets. There are only a few remaining active lines like the 12E, the 15E, and the famous 28E. Riding these tramcars you will discover Lisbon as if you were taken back in time for a hundred years and go through the narrow streets, inside the heart of the old Lisbon. Lisbon Tram 28 Self Guided Tour: Lisbon Tram 28 is the most complete of all the tramways available to visit Lisbon. When doing this tour, you will charmingly see most of historic Lisbon. It goes from the city center, passing close to Saint George Castle, Portas do Sol viewpoint, Chiado, Bairro Alto, and Campo de Ourique. Although this tour is great just for the tram route, we highly recommend leaving on some stops to explore an...

Discover the Top Things to do in Lisbon

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Listed among the top European destinations, Lisbon offers a great place to explore within a few day trips. Discover the top best things to do in Lisbon. In this guide you will discover that Lisbon grants plenty of things to see and do in this mid-sized city built on the Tagus River, promising you a memorable stay. Exploring the narrow streets of Lisbon, you will discover the unique charm of this city, recognized by the UNESCO collection and travel lovers alike. Top things to do in Lisbon One of the best options to visit the heart of Lisbon and experience the top things to do in Lisbon is by walking or using public transportations. Here you will read about the best walking tours that you can do in Lisbon, with our guides. And the best thing: they are all free. Alfama walking tour: https://flic.kr/p/HE3D8V Click here to read our free guide of the alfama walking tour Alfama is a perfect destination to get in touch with Lisbon...

Discover the best of Portugal

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After the city of Braga in Portugal has voted the best European destination for 2021 , now it was the country of Portugal that was also voted by the readers of the website www.europeanbestdestinations.com as the best European Destination for 2021 . And this is no surprise. In the last years Portugal and its cities have won awards after awards, for the best travel destinations, either in Europe or in the World. Portugal won several awards as a tourist destination, like the award of World’s Leading Destination 2019 and Europe’s Leading Destination 2020 . With a lot to do and see, and with many destinations choices with different environments. From beach coasts to mountain hills, islands, and even plains, Portugal offers many places to travel to and things to do. Check out the best places to travel in Portugal: Madeira Madeira is a special place. Well, that’s an understatement. Madeira is a magical place that s...

Best Lisbon Beach in 2021

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Credit: beachcam.pt Credit beachcam.pt Credit: beachcam.pt Credit: beachcam.pt Credit: beachcam.pt Credit: beachcam.pt Credit: beachcam.pt Credit: beachcam.pt Credit: beachcam.pt Lisbon has many small beaches, from sandy beaches to stone coast. But Praia de Santo Amaro is the only awarded beach in Lisbon with the Blue Flag award. A yearly European recognition for the quality of the environment, safety, and comfort. A 15-minute car ride from the city center,  Santo Amaro de Oeiras  beach is an urban-type beach and the largest in Lisbon.  The entire beach has a gentle slope, surrounded by a lovely sidewalk, the  Passeio MarĂ­timo de Oeiras , which will provide you with lovely walks along the beach shore.  Protecting the beach from strong currents are two stone-piers, at both ends. The beach also provides facilities, restaurants, and night lighting. It has toilets, showers, foot washers, walkways for access to the beach, structures for selective deposition of waste,...