Belcanto (Largo de São Carlos, 10, Mártires, Lisbon) – this is an upscale restaurant that serves traditional Portuguese dishes and boasts an extensive wine list. During the past 50 years, this space was a late night gathering place for artists and opera patrons who frequented the nearby St. Charles theatre. Nowadays, this restaurant is known […]
Alma (Calçada Marquês de Abrantes 92/94, Santos, Lisbon) – this fine restaurant focuses on seafood dishes, such as roasted salmon fillet (with spiced couscous, smoked eggplant and chorizo oil) and fillet of grouper (with clam and pasta broth), as well as meat dishes such as lamb fillet (with hummus, glazed carrots, honey spices, and yoghurt […]
Buses (Faro) – the main public transportation system in Faro is the “Próximo” bus service (www.proximo.pt), which has six different bus lines that take passengers from Faro Airport to various parts of that city for fare starting at €1.04, depending on destination. See the proximo.pt website for more details on its service.
CAR RENTALS (Lisbon) – with parking in Lisbon being very difficult, many visitors opt to take taxis or public transportation to get around. For those planning trips outside of Lisbon, a rental car then comes in handy. Here are the phone numbers for car rental agencies operating in Lisbon: Ausocar: +351 21 781 5750 Auto […]
Villa Romana da Abicada (12 km outside of Lagos) – in 1940, a Portuguese archaeologist found the remains of a Roman villa (estimated to have been built during the first century BC), near a road that links Portimão to Faro (next to the Ria de Alvor). Located not far from the Alvor River – the […]
Padrão dos Descobrimentos (Av. Brasilía, Lisbon) — .a.k.a. the Discoveries Monument, this was built on the north bank of the Tagus River in 1960, in commemoration of the 500th anniversary of the death of Prince Henry the Navigator. It represents a three-sailed ship ready to depart, with sculptures of important historical figures such as King […]
Vasco da Gama Tower (Parque das Nações, Lisbon) – named after the first explorer to have found a direct ocean route to India, this tower was originally built for the World Expo of’98 in Lisbon. At a height of 145 meters (476 feet), this is the tallest structure in Lisbon. At the top is a […]
Teatro Nacional de São Carlos (Rua Serpa Pinto 9, Lisbon) – this 18th century theater house holds various opera and ballet productions. It has a long history of hosting famous and popular performances, ranging from the works of Rossini to the works of Tchaikovsky. Teatro Nacional de São Carlos draws top companies from around the […]
Roman Ruins of Milreu (Rua de Faro, Estoi) – located just 10 kn north of Faro, the remains of a Roman villa at Milreu, dating from the 1st or 2nd century, was remodeled in the 4th century and occupied until the 6th or 7th century. It has been declared a National Monument by the Portuguese […]
Queluz National Palace (Largo Palácio, Queluz) – this palace goes back to the 18th Century, and acts as one of the last examples of Rococo architecture. This palace was originally built as a summer retreat for Dom Pedro, the famous Duke of Bragança. Admission: Adult (€8.50) Seniors & Children (under 18) (€6.50). Hours: daily between […]