Lisbon: 10 Things NOT To Do!
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- Hello I'm some guy named Dave in Portugal.
In this video I have consulted with a Lisbon native to bring you the Top 10 things NOT to do when visiting Lisbon.
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I'm portuguese and it makes me so happy when foreigners talk good and/or acertive things about my home land. Thank you for discovering Portugal the right way!
I'm going to Portugal in November (only for 2 days) but as an Englishman, I love you all and will come back for longer
@@AvengedKittyLPhaha I’m going too on the 17th November
Your ego is also going high as mine...
Espera um minuto é claro que vou falar português pra um português, não é sempre que consigo ter a chance de achar em vídeos em inglês que falam português à portuguesa. (Talvez a minha pronuncia portuguesa seja misturada com a brazileira.)
I come to the lisbon area every year and just love it. I stay 3 months. Great people. Great culture and history. Just lovely.
@@brucewessel7753 Thanks for the compliment mate, you also seem a nice fella as well.
As a Portuguese, born and raised in Lisbon, I can 100% approve this whole video. From the list to the details you gave, it couldn't be more accurate. To everyone visiting our beautiful country/city: welcome, be careful and have fun!
Não entendi o comentário sobre os restaurantes na zona da Baixa? Há montes de restaurantes bons, pelo menos na zona do Chiado.
@@eternalreturnal No que toca a comida típica e pura portuguesa, é quase inexistente. Maioritariamente restaurantes detidos por grandes empresários externos, a comida não é nada tipicamente português e caríssimo. Tudo pensado e criado para estrangeiros, não nativos.
Thank you! Visiting my parents home country for first time from Canada at 50 years old!
I am in Lisboa soon! Cannot wait to see your beautiful city
I want to move in Portugal forever I love everything about it just the perfect place for me and my son im just looking to go in a city that let's me work full time and be able to pay for 1 bedroom or a 2 bedroom by myself I hope to god that I get to move there this is my dream 😊
Attention, there are actually good authentic restaurants in Baixa (tascas), the thing is: you need to know where they are because they are not on tourist streets. You have to have some locals pointing where to go.
Olá Miguel! Would you recommend some tascas in Baixa yourself? I will be in Lisbon Metropolitan Area for 8 days in total, and will be staying in Baixa-Chiado. I am obviously planning to go to a different suburb and/or district per day plus Sintra and maybe Cascais but I would like to explore Baixa-Chiado during my first full day.
@@unofficiallatinamericanist Go try Casa do Alentejo, you have typical food from Alentejo, the building is beautiful and the food is not very expensive!
@@unofficiallatinamericanist
A Provinciana @ Travessa do Forno, 23
Casa da Índia @ Rua do Loreto, 49
Príncipe do Calhariz @ Calçada do Combro, 28
@@filipemadeira3664 Oooh! Great tip! I am unfortunately not going to the Alentejo but I am going to four other regions. I will check out Casa do Alentejo. Thank you so much!
@@v.miguel.almeida Thank you for this! They all look great and have good reviews. How about O Trevo? I recently came across the restaurant online and can have breakfast/lunch/dinner there lol.
I am portuguese, from lisbon, you are absolutly right. Good advices for turists.
Please dont take the n* 28 tram also because is a PUBLIC transport for commuters that use it for getting to work every day. Just enjoy the foot walk
Kudos to Dave for precise information. Very insightful and well researched video.
A little local secret if you’re in Lisbon and looking for some canned fish: there’s a small supermarket at one of the busiest streets, rua Morais Soares, called Japão. They have a great selection of Portuguese canned fish for decent prices and you’ll be genuinely helping a small local business. Other highlights in this gem from older times is the selection of sausages and cold cuts from great suppliers from around the country and the corn bread (fresh on Tuesday and Friday). Mr. Simões will be happy to help if you need anything.
You might find the street a bit sketchy, it’s a bit off the beaten path and it’s very multicultural but that’s one of the last authentic local experiences you can have in Lisbon. Other highlights on this street are the grilled chicken restaurants (several places!) and the overall sense of the melting pot that Lisbon has become, without any of the “sophistication” of tourism.
nice information Raistaparta. nice tips.
Thanks much ill check it out in June 😊.
@GreatCityAttract😂😂😂😂😂ions
Thank you Dave!! We are heading to Portugal in Nov and appreciate all yours tips!!
Learnt a lot, thanks for this 😊
Pasteis de bacalhau is tipical. Queijo da Serra is typical. Both delicious. Pasteis de bacalhau with queijo da Serra inside is a tourist trap. Just a recent invention for ripping off tourists.
Thanks a lot for the tips, they came up very handy!
Thanks for all your great advice.
Very informative video.
Keep up the great 👍 work!
Very useful tips. Thank you !
This was very very helpful... thank you !!
Great video man, as it is common in your channel! Keep up with the good job!
Hi Dave! I had a lot of laughter with your tips! You are 100% right in what you said! Thank you for making such an honest and fair assessment of the tourist traps in the city of Lisbon. All the best!
Thanks for the tips. Your videos are fun to watch. 🥰
Lisboeta here! And yes yes to all these things! short and sweet video! thanks
Dave, we've viewed many of your INVALUABLE videos. You are straightforward, honest and considerate of any Lisbon tourists, and the Portugese peoples. We depart for Portugal in a few weeks. You've eliminated any potential anxiety and uncertainty and we THANK YOU!!!!
Thanks Dave, looking forward to my 3 day trip in Lisbon tomorrow!!
Lisboa and Porto were transformed over the last years in huge tourist traps. My advice, as a born and raise Portuguese, venture to other cities, and you will have a much better time and avoid lot's of problems. Cheers!
Hello Jose, do you know if Porto or other cities in Portugal are as slippery as Lisbon? Thanks!
@@kgcg202126 Yes they are. Mostly. The "portuguese calçada" is all over the country.
As a 36 yo portugusese man, I don't really see the issue. I have never fell on the street in my life. You just have to be more aware when the ground is wet. As easy as that.
But the tourists do seem to fall a bit more than the locals.
Some of the main cities, like Lisbon, Porto, Coimbra, etc are hilly, therefore more slipery. Still, Porto can be less slipery, as they don't use as much limestone for calçada as in Lisbon and the rest of the county.
@@kgcg202126 both are less slippery than north european cities when it snows. Problem is only with old stone paved streets, when it rains. Porto recently mafe a lot of city renovation and got rid of most "calçada portuguesa" in favor new materials. Maybe i am used to this, but with any good walking shoes you will be allright.
@@jmbpinto73 great information thank you! I appreciate it.
@@kikoempis great information thank you! I appreciate it.
Great presentation!!
I have been studying my Portuguese during my long visits in the spring and fall every year! You accent is really good, and love all your videos. I recommend Memrise for a good online app for EU Portuguese to listen to locals vs. Brazilian apps for Portuguese.
Thanks for sharing useful information in Lisbon
We are going to Lisbon in a couple of months. This video was very helpful. Thanks
Really helpful!! I'll keep those in my mind! Obrigada!
Thanks! Great help.
This is fantastic information. Im learning more from your videos than from the fancy guy with a TV programme
As Portuguese we find your video very funny and informative. Right on the money!
as a local I can say this is reliable information. good job, gonna send this to my mates before they come over
Great advice Dave. Obrigado
Thanks for the tips my guy!
Thank you very much for your insights. My family/I will visit Lisbon 2/17/24 - 2/23/24 and we surely would deploy your advice during our stay there.😇
wonderful! Thanks for this
In a follow-up to my previous post, my friends went back to Portugal and decide to move to the Algarve. The are apartment hunting now and moving in August. Also, they love your channel.
Pretty valuable advice. Obrigado, Sir.
Thanks a lot ! Good job ! 👍
when not eating in baixa, i believe this applies mostly to 'rua augusta' and adjacent streets and the 'rossio square'. you can still find good affordable restaurants there but you need to know where to find them. for example right next to 'rossio square' there is a small rastaurant called "o marques" near the 'restauradores' subway station and it is not only affordable but the food is extremely good. keep in mind, it's small and is often packed, they usually open at 7pm for dinner, so if you want a table early, be there before 7. or prepare to wait about an hour or more. they also do not reserve table (at least for dinner). it's first come first served.
Thank you, Dave!
Great advice! We were approached about buying drugs in the Praça do Comércio area. I was shocked because I’d never had this happen in any of my previous world travels. We also bought all of our canned fish from a local grocery store instead of the flashy canned fish spots. Huge savings.
Smart move! 🐟
Normally its "gipsys" selling compressed bay leaf .. And if they are stoped by tthe Police..they cant do anything..because they dont have nothing with them...
@@DaveinPortugal Well..... you can buy it on the streets, if you know the seller. Don't buy at the touristic places, still. But, if you don't get it from your local dealer, where will you get it? You can't get it on a store... Ask a young local if you "need" the stuff.
🙏Thanks for giving important information 👍👍
Thanks Big D. Great advice. How about the 10 things TO DO in Lisbon from that same local friend of yours. Love your channel Dave. The fam and I are moving to PT end of this year. Your channel is a much watch.
Jack thank you so much bud! We have something very special planned for Lisboa coming very soon 😉
@@DaveinPortugal Lots of questions for you! And, I’d appreciate something upbeat and positive too! Borderline 63 y.o. female, bucket-listing it solo…. Grew up in NYC during the crack years, and purchased more than my fair share of oregano weed! Um…H&M instead of elevator? Tasha’s are good? Any recommendations? Less dangerous to slip in July? Do Uber drivers mind short drives to get older folks up those hills? How many pasteis de nata per day before getting arrested for gluttony? Do places that do take credit card ONLY take Mastercard, and not Visa? Sounds like a lot of places are cash only, or debit… And finally, do you know which of those free walking tours is best?
Great advice, thanks. I'm from Holland and although I speak Spanish very well, being married to a Spanish guy, I'll learn some Portuguese when going there this September.
Hello from Aveiro! Excellent video.
Thanks Dave!
Currently in Lisbon and stumbled on this... thx!!! 😊
Wow! The way you said "Baixa" was perfect.
Perfect point about the tram 28 - pretty much the only thing I regret doing in Portugal.
Great job 👏
Just a few things: There are great places to eat in the Baixa, but you need to know where to find them. The Tram 28 is a great experience if you catch it early enough in the morning. And the Santa Justa Lift is expensive if you buy the tickets on board, but it's included in the 24-hour Lisbon travel card (as are the trams and averything else).
Very good comments indeed! Pay special attention to the last one. The rocky sidewalks are very slippery, no matter wet or dry.
Great advice for visitors. Being Portuguese I totally agree.
Certíssimo !!!!! Well done...
I told some friends of mine about your channel. They visited Portugal earlier this year and will be back in June. They have decided to move to Portugal but they are still scoping it out. Their next trip will include The Algarve.
Why the initial t of "the" in uppercase ? Here the is the article, the name is just Algarve. You say the USA, not The USA
@@imeandmyself525 Typo. Forgive my humanity.
Hi Dave, this helped me understand not to take it personally that the realtor did not call me back or email me as discussed. I love Portugal and can’t wait to get back! Thank you
Excellent advice!
As a native I have to say these are pretty spot on!
I am from Lisbon and I fully agree with the 10 points, the Santa Justa lift used to be cheap when I was a kid, gosh 5€ WTF.... There still are a few places to eat in eat in Baixa, though the best offer is around Martin Moniz up to Intendente Square (it's not squared though), always ask a local and read the reviews. Those sardines shops are modern and a truly annoying trap, good sardine, tuna and other fish tins can be purchased at supermarkets from about 1€ each.
I was there a couple of years ago and really avoided all of these tourist traps. Some were easy to avoid as I don't drink alcohol and am not find of fish.
Thanks anyway for the hints! ❤
Hi Dave, As a single male who will be a "Portuguese Native" kinda' at the end of August - depending on SEF delays. I have always found your videos, since the initial ones, incredibly informative and full-on filled with great advice. When I arrive in Portugal, I think I owe you a bottle or two of Portugal's best wine., Jim
Oh that's real cool. Do you also think that white americans are american natives because they were born there? I guess genetics and family ancestry plays no part nowadays. Sure you're as native portuguese as the descendants of those who lived here for thousands of years 👍
@@franciscovs001 I think you misunderstood his use of the term native - in this context, the English use refers to resident, not genealogy.
@@DarthFurball If you aren't born in a country or at least grown up in that country you can't be a native, you can become a citizen and have that countries nationality, but you can't become a native. I'm basing this on the English dictionary definition.
Are you going to "reborn" in August, in Portugal ?
@@franciscovs001 wtf... you can clearly understand he means citizenship... not native. He even put it on brackets! Don't be so literal... You make a fool of yourself.
Santa Justa Lift, if you buy a day ticket for public transport €6.80 at present, it includes the lift, and the tram style elevadores. Or just walk around to Rossio Station, and use the escalators if you need to gain height and want it to be free, then use the station side exit.
"Como guia turístico em Portugal há 10 anos, respeito a opinião de Dave, mas sinto que é importante destacar que cada experiência de Tuk Tuk é única e pode ser extremamente agradável e informativa quando conduzida por guias locais experientes, como eu. Estou empenhado em proporcionar aos meus clientes uma experiência memorável e segura, mostrando-lhes o melhor da nossa bela cidade. Obrigado pelo seu apoio!" Acredito que o melhor seria retificar este vídeo, pois continua a dar a entender.
6:24 I chuckled a bit because I know exactly the place you talk about. my hotel was right next to the O Mundo Fantastico da Sardinha Portuguesa. Ironically, I never bothered walking inside. I would say Tip #11 is to walk much more often before visiting Lisbon. It is a hilly city with lots of stairs. By Day 3, I wanted a cane to help me go up the stairs, but I was too embarassed to do that.
Hey Ladies ; cue this highly regarded advice on no heels if you’re walking all day long around Lisbon. Bring your comfy memory foam sketchers/new balance/ high arch tennis or running shoes with good non-slip tracks. As someone visiting Lisbon these past 2 weeks; most of the advice here is solid!!! Ps ; ask the locals or your hotel concierge for restaurant recommendations; they are locals & pretty much know all the hidden off the beaten path gems with very delicious Portuguese cuisine (that’s what we did ) & create time to visit the Time -out Market in Lisbon; totally worth it😋😋!!!
Very good
Very True. I have seen these things on my trips to Portugal.
All true. I would also add the Time Out Market, definitely tourist trap. Some might find the food good there but they also offer a variety of alternatives to traditional recipes, like chocolate pastel de nata or pasteis de bacalhau with cheese. And the damn avocado. Sacrilegious really 😆
Great stuff!
Please add:
11- don’t restrict your walks to town centre.
12- book your meals in advance. This applies to the foodies out there. Portugal is becoming a great foodie spot with plenty of Michelin guide restaurants. Book in advance.
13- always carry water. If you’re travelling in the summer, it’s not unusual to have temps above 35°C. Keep hydrating.
14- don’t Uber unless you really have to. Lisboa does have great public transportation. From buses to underground/tube/metro, to trains over the river. These options will be cheaper, specially if travelling alone.
15- don’t use taxis.
Great additions! Thanks Pedro
Why no taxis?
@@kristyeldredge2308 very overpriced and famously known for being a tourist scam. Use Uber instead!
Public transport in Lisbon is good but not great. The metro can be late often and the escalators never work. However Uber is extremely cheap in Portugal.
Dave: my husband and I have decided to move to Portugal, and I’ve been bingeing on your videos! Very useful! Thanks! (Any referrals to an English speaking real estate agent?)
Well I got my passport ready!
Obrigado!
As for restaurants in Baixa district, you're partially correct. Some are tourist traps, and most of those places in Rua dos Coreeiros or Rua Portas de Santo Antão are just like that. But there are exceptions and really good ones. It's just a case of knowing the right spots. Here's a good example; Travessa do Forno, just behind Dona Maria II national theatre, and a small side street that leads to Rua Portas de Santo Antão; 4 genuine Portuguese resteurants all owned by locals. No reserves and tend to fill up quite quickly at meal Times. Just talk with the ownerrs, wuch normally are handling the crowds and they will tell you to wait for your turn. All affordable, genuine and pretty good.
As for Tram 27, there's another trick; ride it early, preferably before 8:30 AM (departures Start around 6:40 AM, depending of the days of the week; a little later on weekends and hollydays). You will avoid the crowds, with a big probability of getting a seat and will be able to see all the stuff in a tranquil manner. Another way to avoid crowds is riding other routes: 24 is a good ootion, with a nice Kiosk just next to the terminal at Campolide. And one will get to know a different, and also nice, area of the city
Casa do Alentejo is an excellent restaurant in that area with fair prices and the architecture in Arabic style is fascinating.
Good advice.
a lot of commonsense tips there we agree.
Thanks wonderful
As a center Lisbon raised person I could not make a better video. The sad thing is 10 years ago none of this would make sense.
I miss the old Portugal.
I'm also from Lisbon, and I disagree with two points.
Definitely don't buy drugs from random guys on the street (it won't be drugs, it will only look like drugs), but if someone is trying to sell you a tour, you should always be willing to listen, if you're looking for that kind of service. Yes, it's true that sometimes they do charge overprice, but it is also true that many of them are professionals, who have been doing this for years, and will provide you an amazing personalised service, while giving you a history lesson and including local tips for restaurants and places to go. Plus, not every body is trying to rip you off, a lot of people actually want to provide you a good service and be helpful in any way they can. Getting a private tour guide will definitely beat going around in a packed bus or metro, or getting a random uber from an emigrant (nothing against them, but their service is different) who doesn’t even speak Portuguese. Of course it will be more expensive, but it's worth it for some people.
Also don't agree when you say don't drive the tuk tuk. No, the locals never do it, but if you're here for one day, it is a nice way to see the city in a fast way. Of course you won't be able to actually feel the city, but some people are just looking for a quick tour or transfer, and for that the tuk tuk works just fine. Plus, if you feel like the price they charge is not fair, you will always be welcome to haggle a better deal. I think the tuk tuks are much better than getting an uber, you will be able to see more of the views, and most drivers will also give you a lot of helpful information during the ride, unlike the uber.
Other than that, I do agree with everything, and it's true that Lisbon has a lot of tourist traps, so beware of that. This was an entertaining video! I'll subscriber to keep in touch with your takes on Lisbon, and I'll be happy to provide my feedback, even if we don't always agree. All the best!
Thank you for that info about the tuk tuks. I have knee issues and I'm planning to visit family who live in Lisbon, so I need a tour that lets me avoid the hills. The prices also aren't outrages from what I can tell.
Your city most likely used to be nice but now is more like a dump. I feel sorry for you
I am a tuk tuk driver proud of the immense kindness received in the form of feedback from former guests
Very true. I am living in Portugal for close to 4 years now.
One of the first things I did was to buy a bifana in a known place. It was terrible and tough as a shoe. I gave up on that dish.
Then just recently I was in Almada and came across a little of the road bar.
I saw people munch of bifanas and decided to give it another try.
Man, it was thinly sliced and juicy meat.
A damn good sandwich.
Adorei os teus comentários 😂concordo totalmente! És Português?
Hello Dave, in number 3 you use Spanish "Barrio" instead of Portuguese "Bairro". "Bairro Alto" means/refers to the city "High Quarter".
That's right. Americans for some reason seem to be blind to the order of letters in a word. Barrio and Bairro don't have the "i" in the same place. So, they are not pronunced the same.
@@kikoempis it’s not only Americans but English speakers in general. I think it happens because of the pronunciation of the “a” and “o” sounds at the end of words with a slightly closed mouth. English speakers can’t hear the difference, It has to do with phonetics of English vs. Portuguese and it resembles the struggles of Asians to differentiate between “R” and “L” sounds.
Dutch people do exactly the same! Kind of annoying...
@@TheLexy131313 it’s ok, it’s not done on purpose. Think of it as the same as a colorblind person not being able to see colors has others.
@@telmomoreira4075 I understand, but when you think of nr. 5.... the irony is kinda funny.
I'm planning to move to Lisbon next year, and very worried. I know it could be scary to move anywhere new, but there are many more research I need to do at hand, and this channel been very helpful
well, YMMV, but i liked the TukTuks on occasion. Maybe overpriced, but if the weather is nice, the trip can be nice. 5euro for the elevator isn't the rip off, it's the wait/line that's the rip off lol. I think the best advice is would be to go off-season. I went in.. october, i think, the tail end of tourist season. Probably would have been better/cheaper 2 weeks later. Great vid though, appreciate the advice.
Going off season is always great advice! Thanks Steve
@@DaveinPortugal p.s. good advice, tuk tuk is not Portuguese 👌
We spent a month in Lisbon (Barrio Alto). We toad Tram 28 several times with no issues. We didn't experience the issues you mentioned. I do agree about the rip-off costs. Avoid the fancy sardine stores.
I agree with this, although the drugs I have never been approached about. I have been visiting for the past 20 years and never seen drugs being offered.
i feel like all of these are true besides the restaurants in baixa one. there are some restaurants that are tourist traps, but you can still find a lot of really good portuguese restaurants even if some are a little bit more expensive since it’s a very touristy area
For the elevators, including the Santa Justa, purchase a Lisboa Viva Card for public transport. You'll be charged a lot less - the price of a bus ticket. The same for the 15 tram. Do not buy tickets inside, they're much more expensive.
Great advice! We were in Lisbon last week (3rd trip) and we were not approached by anyone on the streets trying to sell us something. I hope that means that we were not looking like tourists 😂
Do not know if that is the case, they also approached natives so.... 😅😅😅
Nah, you’re tourists!
no, it just means they kind of vanished, most likely police started to crack down on them more.
Another scam is selling pineapple Pina colada on the roadside for 15 Euros and not disclosing the price before you buy.
This happened to me in Nazare.
Then she offered a refill for 5 euros.
That means original price was euro 5 and she charged 200% extra.
I saw something similar outside Belem Tower but don't know the price there
I'm Portuguese and it's nice to see and hear someone from outside Portugal talking about my country! Of course, not everything is good and often for the common tourist, Portugal is very beautiful and everything works well, but only for tourists! And one thing I really like about your videos is sincerity! You could only talk about good things, or less good things... but as they say in Portugal, "you put your finger on the wound"!! As for the exploitation of tourists, it makes me sad to know that there is so much malice and greed for those who visit Portugal... from the outrageously high prices for food, drink and entertainment. Tuk Tuks and drugs are unfortunately a sad reality in Portugal, but especially in big cities like Lisbon and Porto... there are many beautiful things to do and see outside the big cities, but unfortunately tourism only focuses on big cities! We have wonderful beaches, mountains, rural paths, so much to explore that there isn't time to explain everything. Continuation of good videos and good luck in Portugal
My husband and I do not have drivers licenses therefore it is easier to visit big cities when we travel. We would love to visit small towns and the country side instead. It's very expensive to get a driver's license in some countries including ours.
I loved the video
You can go to BAIRRO Alto,, simply, as Dave said, do not accept the drink.
And please do NOT make noise after 01:00 (can not remember what is end time for close there right now). Bairro Alto is also a residential area.
it's up until 3am i think. people will still be noisy until that time and move down to cais sodre or go home. some bars still get hassled for noise by police even within that time frame though
Let the people use the Santa Justa elevator. It’s kind of a national monument it cost money to operate it and tbh it’s a cool thing even if you get the great view from top for free 😊
As Spanish (and in my opinion) I would say that Spanish, Portuguese and French cuisines are the best in Europe (well, the Francesinha isn't for me xD)
I think I didn't do any of your DONTs (well...Speaking Spanish but understanding almost all thrown in Portuguese xD)
BTW that tunna can boutiques were very cool to visit (and the prices scaring)!!
Muito Obrigado for the video!
🤡🤡🤡
You are very right, the elevator is a very big Nepp for 6 Euros.
I found that a good pair of waterproof boots were very good in Sintra, which is very close to Lisbon.
"If you speak spanish, portuguese people will understand you, but you will look like a TOTAL IDIOT." That's exactly it. thanks for summarizing it.
Hummmm.... depends on where you are from. If you are a spaniard, well.. they don't speak any other language mostly, so it's ok. If you are german and (somehow) you don't speak english, it's fine. But, if your first language is english, and you speak spanish... yeah... that's awkward. Specially the "gracias", just don't.
"Total idiot" is an exaggeration, more like a careless tourist. There are plenty of them, so we're used to it.
@pedrob3953 Literally me today speaking Italian to a taxi driver and him replaying in Portuguese 😅 I have to say, we had the full on conversation 😅
Total respect hearing "ARSE" pronounced as "ARSE", rather than Ass from someone with an American accent. Muito bem
I´m portuguese, living in Lisbon. This video is really accurate.
As a Lisbonner living abroad, I must say this list is VERY accurate :D
I'll be visiting Lisbon in September. Give me some tips for nightlife/restaurants etc.
the falling when its wet will stop with time, as you learn to walk on the specific kind of stone.
Dave I am going on a cruise from the port of Santa Apolonia, and I will be flying in for one day before the cruise to see Lisbon. What Hotel or Hotels you recommend to stay at that would be near Rua Augusta, the Plaza and near the Cruise port.