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7 DAYS IN PORTUGAL //
Lisbon
Lisbon airport is close to the heart of the city and the best way to
arrive at the capital. You can fly with TAP in first class or with any
other airline company like British Airlines or Emirates. The best way
to fly comfortably around Portugal is by jet. Blue Heaven Portugal is
an amazing option, it offers jets, private jets, helicopters, yachts and
luxurious limousine rides throughout the country.
Lisbon is the perfect destination for a weekend getaway: it’s a city
with cultural diversity, passion and that will certainly conquer your
heart with the most perfect mix between the old-fashioned and
modern daily life. Nowadays, Lisbon is at the same level as other great
European capitals, like London or Paris. There’s plenty of history on
every street.
Manueline art, tiles and fado are unique expressions and genuine
symbols of Portuguese culture but also a contribution to World
Heritage. There are 24 classifications by UNESCO in Portugal,
including monuments, landscapes and intangible heritage.
Lisbon is the land of arts. In Lisbon, you can find ceramics, the typical
Portuguese azulejo and even Murano glass in the Emmanuel Babled
showroom, located in the heart of the Portuguese capital.
To enjoy Lisbon to the fullest you just need two good days. It’s
enough to get to know the heart of the city, the São Jorge Castle
and the traditional neighbourhoods of Alfama and Bairro Alto. The
best drinks are at Cais do Sodré and we can’t forget about the food:
Belém is the house of Pastéis de Belém and, for that reason only, a
mandatory visit when in Lisbon.
The Four Seasons Hotel Ritz is the perfect place to stay. Located in
the heart of Lisbon, this amazing hotel wears the cultural heart and
soul of Portugal on its sleeve. The Memmo Principe Real Hotel, a five-
star hotel, is also a great option. This last one is a boutique hotel just
outside Chiado with one of the best views of the city.
Eat at Alma, Eleven or Loco if you want to taste the best Portuguese
flavours. These are some of the best Michelin starred options for
what will be the best meals you will have. Alma Restaurant is signed
by Henrique Sá Pessoa and is a fine-dining restaurant with signature
cuisine served in a sophisticated ambiance. Eleven is a unique
restaurant that is considered one of the top addresses for gourmet
cuisine in Lisbon, offering a concept of sophisticated Mediterranean
food. As for Loco, it’s an organic project that values the national
products and nature itself. It is inspired by the tradition, with
references to the national cuisine.
Before you go South, and if you’re interested in the history of
glassmaking industry in Portugal, then you should stop by Marinha
Grande, that is just 2 hours away from Lisbon. There you can find
the Glass Museum that gathers collections to testify the Portuguese
industrial, artisanal and artistic activity, from the middle of the 17th
and 18th centuries until modern times.
