Lisbon Travel Forum

We were considering visiting Lisbon (for the first time) during an upcoming trip to Europe. After reading about the rampant crime against tourists in Lisbon in the Frommer's guide, we are considering visiting Barcelona instead. The Frommer's guide mentions violence against tourists in Lisbon, in addition to the usual pick pocketing.

Is Lisbon more dangerous for tourists than other cities, like Barcelona?

Not exactly a connection there, I confess, but...

Need a nice cafe somewhere between Praca Comercia and Estacion Apolina to relax for a few hours before leaving from Apolina at 2230. Easy on the ears and pleasant non screaming conversation appreciated. Suggestions most welcome

Also, and very important, does the Est. Apolina have left luggage or storage locker facilities. I need to dump bags there around 0730 in the morn and retrieve them before that 2230 train

Thanks folks
Raf

Hi All,

I'll be traveling to Lisbon with my family at the end of November. We wish to go to Madrid after our visit to Lisbon. I found a night train from Lisbon to Madrid named "Lusitania", but the web site don't have on line booking for internation tickets.

I'll be pleased if any one can help me reach an agent of CP where I can book my ticket and get it when I arrive in Lisbon.

Best Regards from Turkey

Serafeddin

Hi All, if anyone could suggest a good location for a clean, safe and reasonably priced place to stay in Lison I would really appreciate it. Thanks,

Can anyone help? We want to buy fresh flowers in Lisbon on 27th December for a wedding. What flowers will be available - we are thinking about lillies/hypericum/gerbera etc all in white. Will the market be open then?
Many thanks

Can anybody suggest bars or clubs in Lisbon for the more mature (older !!) people please ?
I feel even older in bars that are full of teenagers !

Thanks
Bren

We are a group of 8 meeting on Saturday 17th at 08:30 p.m. having a little EUROMEET revival at restaurant "Estrela do Mar" in Carcavelos beach with the link
http://www.guiadacidade.pt/portugal/index.php?lg=en&G=empresas.ver&li=empresas&sid=15920
Anybody else ready to meet with us?

SL Benfica host a Europa league football match against Everton FC on 22 October 2009.

I will be driving up from Carvoeiro on the day and would like some advice on where is the best place to park the car. As it is likely I will take the opportunity to go into Lisbon city centre are there any car parks where the car can be safely parked? Would I be best leaving the car in the city centre and getting the Metro to Colégio Militar/Luz?

Is there much to do in the vicinity of the stadium to encourage me to go early on the day or are there any "safe" bars for a drink beforehand?

Hi!!! I´ll be in Lisbon on Wednesday and I’m looking for a Bar where I can watch the Soccer game Argentina-Uruguay for the South African world cup qualifications… any recommendations?

October is enough hot to go to the beach? Any recommendation near Lisbon?

Cheers

Hi everyone!!

I’m heading Lisbon next week for business and I’ll take 4 day off.

I’m planning to take 2 day-trips in the Lisbon Region.. any suggestions?

In terms of the other 2 days that I’ll spend in Lisbon… what are the must see places???

Thanks in advance

I photographed this lighthouse in 1964 on the river Tagus when we went across on a ferry to dinner - don't know which side of the river. I am unable to determine what lighthouse it is.

http://cache.virtualtourist.com/4489729-Black_lighthouse-Lisbon.jpg

Does anyone know what the name of this lighthouse is, and does it still exist?

I am planning to take the train from Lisbon (Entrecampos) to Evora in October, roundtrip. Can I safely reserve and buy them when I get to Portugal or must I buy on the web from over here (USA). Don't know if they fill up, and I know you must reserve for the IC trains. Thank you for your help!

Hi folks,

So I'll be leaving in few weeks for the honeymoon and wanted to see if anyone out there had any recent answers (I tried searching forums, but all of the answers were old). Basically, should I book our overnight train tickets from Lisbon-Madrid via the internet (686.00 for a Granclass cabin for 2 via Eurorailways) or get them as soon as I arrive in Lisbon (arrive on 10/12 and leaving for Spain on 10/20). Not sure if there is a price difference, but if there are significant savings, I would love to know.

Thanks!
Tina

sorry to bother you guys again. i'm trying to bring an adaptor with me to lisbon. what type of outlet plugs do they have there? i assume it's the one with two round prongs, but wasn't too sure. pictures will be greatly appreciated.

i heard there is good shopping in lisbon, is that true? if it is, where would you recommend for shopping? thank you.

Hello all.
I have booked our trip to Madeira in December!!! The plane will land in Lisbon at terminal one, and we depart to Madeira in Terminal 2. We have 45 minutes, and I guess it must be enough time. Is it "easy to use" the Lisbon airport?

Thank you.

thinking of staying in the Oasis Mansion Hostel in 24 R. de Santa Catarina, Lisbon 1200. Is this a good place to be for the bars etc and is it fairly safe to walk from here I checked out Google Streetmaps and the roads around look really scruffy with graffiti everywhere. What do you think? and is there anywhere nearby where I can leave my car cheaply?

Cheers
Roy

Photography allowed in the Jeronimos Monastery in Belem? How about flash or tripods? Is photography allowed in other grand places around Portugal, like Tomar?

Anyone know the approx. cost of a single rail ticket to Lisbon from London please or where I might find this information

planning to reach lisbon by bus and these two stations came up as choices for final destination. could someone please tell me which of these stations are nearer to the center of lisbon?

thank you very much in advance.

do i need a special license to rent and drive a car in portugal? i have a driver's license from california. thanks a lot.

I will be in Lison at the end of September and am thinking about visiting Sevilla for a day. Overall, what's the best way to get to Spain?

Is there an affordable way to get there by train? How do I purchase the ticket and where is the train station in Lisbon? Or is driving a rental car a better idea? Thanks in advance.

Hello:
I've been a VT site reader for many years but have never posted a question. Portugal has me stumped. There are so many places we'd love to see and not enough time. My husband and I arrive Lisbon from Madrid by train at 7:40 am on September 30. From there, we plan to take a train to Sintra then return to Lisbon in the afternoon. Tour Lisbon. Next day, we were planning to rent a car and drive to Obidos, Nazare, Batalha, Alcobaca and end in Coimbra for overnight. We'd love to have "leitao" for dinner in or near Coimbra. Return the car in Coimbra and take the train back to Lisbon the next day. Or do the reverse and take the train straight to Coimbra and drive back to Lisbon for the last day.

However, I have been reading horror stories of some car rental companies and am hesitant to rent now. I thought of the trains and/or buses to get around but it would be too hard with baggage unless there was a baggage storage location at each place.

If we do rent a car, can someone please recommend a reliable agency and would
it be better to pick up in Lisbon or Coimbra?

I look forward to your expert advices.

Hi,
We are going for a driving holiday to Lisbon for 2 weeks, Does anyone know if Wi-Fi is widely available in Lisbon and surrounding areas. Are internet / cyber cafes easy to find.
thanks for your help....Sue

Hey guys,

I will be travelling to Lisbon with my boyfriend from September 9 to 13. Occasion is his 33rd and my 30th birthday and I would like do something special and not a classical tour. Can anyone of you recommend a good tour guide or is maybe one of you willing to take us for a tour through Lisbon?

I'm really looking forward to read your comments :)

Cheers,
Danielle

I will be in Lisbon for 2 weeks [aug 19-sept 1]. Hopefully for a relaxing & fun vacation. Lisbon is known for different forms of fine "handwork"; eg. silverwork & embroidery. Does anyone have information or leads re: carpets or rug makers/ sellers either near Lisbon or preferably in Lisbon itself ?
Thank you, I appreciate any responses.
Eileen

I'll be in Lisbon from the evening of 9/29 to the morning of 10/2 whenI fly back to the US. What are recommendations of what is a "must see" while I'm there? Also, I would like to find a place to go ballroom dancing or take a lesson while I'm there, as well as local places to go dancing at night.

Looking to spend 5-6 days in December for our silver wedding. DONT want a beach holiday.More into museums,scenery ,nice restaurants etc.
Trouble is we don't like the cold.Will Lisbon be very cold early December? And will it be rainy?
I heard that the Canaries are beautiful in the winter,but is there enough for us to see there? or would we prefer a city holiday??
cheers all

Hello All,

I will be taking my four year old daughter to Lisbon in September and would like to buy her a nice piece of jewelry that she can save until she is of age. I have in mind something traditional, in the way cameo is traditionally Italian, but nice and which she will be able to wear and value over time. I vaguely have in mind somethign a fado singer might wear, whatever that might be. Does anyone have any ideas what styles or keywords I can ask for while shopping? Are any stores or places recommended. I intend to visit the thieves' market, but wouldn't want to buy this particular item there, especially as I am quite willing to pay and not planning to try and buy this on the cheap.

I also wouldn't mind buying something for myself and would take suggestions in that regard.