Rental unit in Lisbon

LisBoaBoa is my apartment with a private patio in the heart of Alfama, the historical district of Lisbon. [If you're coming in June or mid May, it's important that you READ carefully, further down, about SPECIAL JUNE CELEBRATIONS, literally just by the apartment] The space The groundfloor apartment (90 square meters) was completely refurbished in 2016. It is composed of a central private patio with 4 doors giving access to it. There is one bedroom with sun in the morning, one lounge area that can be used has another bedroom, a bathroom with a big bath tube, a fully equipped kitchen, a spacious living room and a large patio with greenery. Come and experience LisBoaBoa! LOCATION: The apartment lies on a charismatic alley just besides church of São Miguel square, in a pedestrian area, almost car-free (residents only area). Alfama is located in central Lisbon, so you can see much of the city without using a single transport - just walking! The house is at a 3 minute walk from the river, 10 minute walk from Terreiro do Paço (city center), 15 minute from Rossio Square, 10 minute from the Castle and 5 minute from the Santa Luzia viewpoint, from where you can enjoy an extraordinary view of the city, the river and the house itself. The neighborhood is famous for Fado (a unique Portuguese music genre), that became recently an UNESCO immaterial world heritage, in 2011. Here you’ll find the Fado Museum and innumerous spaces and restaurants where you can hear the music and feel it’s essence and authenticity. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: At 200 meters from the apartment you can get aboard the famous 28 Tram! It makes the route of Lisbon’s seven hills. Bus stops are also widely available. Less than 500 meters away is the Subway (Metro), the International Train Station of Santa Apolonia and the Boat to cross the Tagus river; 15 minute walk to the Train to Sintra (a UNESCO Cultural Heritage village); 5 km away, you have the Lisbon International Airport. AROUND: As I said, Alfama is one of the oldest neighborhoods of the city. Alfama is famous for it's Fado and it's narrow winding streets (done with a Moorish urban design, around the 8th century). Full of restaurants and taverns, typical regional cuisine and also contemporary, small businesses, stores, fado clubs, bars, etc... It is 10 minutes walking from down town center (Baixa Pombalina), one of the best places to shop in the open air of the country, where they mix the traditional and modern trade. Around the apartment you can find everything - museums, churches, castles, archaeological sites, theaters, cinemas, nightclubs, bars, restaurants - the choices are endless and for all tastes. The famous Tram 28 passes is a wonderful and very practical way to meet old Lisbon's 7 hills. The Castle of São Jorge is at the top of this hill, with stunning views over the city. Halfway through you'll find the lookout of Portas do Sol where you can see, from above, Alfama, the river and our apartment. I truly hope that you'll enjoy Lisbon, Alfama and the patio, at least, as much as I do! See you soon!! Other things to note -------------- JUNE IN ALFAMA ----------------- ----------SPECIAL CELEBRATIONS------------- If you chose to visit us in June, do you know that this is the most amazing time to visit Alfama?! Starting on the 1st and lasting the hole month of June, Lisbon celebrates the Festa dos Santos Populares (Popular Saint’s Festival), and Alfama is one of the main centers for thiscelebrations!! The last two weeks of MAY there is some extra noise on the streets due to the construction of the stalls for this festivities. From the apartment you'll have a first role seat to this unique event (see the pictures). The streets and squares around the house will be adorned with hundreds of colorful garlands,streamers, paper lanterns and lights. You'll have concerts, grill sardines, barbecues, drink's,flowers (little pots of basil are the special treat), esplanades, etc. The celebrations lasts for thehole month! They are in honor of Santo António (Saint Anthony) - the patron saint of Lisbon andof weddings and of lost causes. He's also kindly known as 'Santo Casamenteiro' (the matchmaker). The 12th of June - the eve of Saint Anthony day - is the craziest of all nights, as Alfama and all other historical centers of Lisbon, turn into one gigantic party, that usually last's until 6 or7 am. For the rest of the month (all month long), on Fridays and Saturdays you'll have concerts of popular music, just in front of the apartment (you can see it above you patio wall or just in front of the apartment), so just don't count on sleeping before 3 or 4am on these days (the sound is so loud that it's the same to be downstairs in front of the stage speakers, or inside the house, in your bed, even with earplugs and the windows closed!!) - so you WILL HAVE TO GO PARTYING with the locals! The remaining days are calmer but the street restaurants make sure that you have plenty of animation as well (loudmusic), so don't count on sleeping before 1 or 2am on these days. The street decors, stands, and liveliness of the neighborhood make it amazing to walk around and soak into this local tradition. If you like the sound of this experience, then go ahead and book it! It will be an even greater pleasure to welcome you here at this time. Registration details 62023/AL