Alfama and Castelo Apartments




Our apartments are located in Alfama and in Castelo.
The apartments in Alfama are only a short distance from the Sao Miguel church, in the square that is known as “Largo da Palmeira”. We have two apartments, each is equipped with a kitchenette (oven, refrigerator, cooker and washing machine) and has room for up to 4 people. They have a living-room (with sofa bed), a bathroom and one bedroom (double bed). The house was completely renovated in 2007, but preserving its original characteristics and its entrance patio.
The apartments in Castelo are only a short distance from the Sao Cristovão church and a few stairsteps away from Rossio and Baixa. We have two apartments, each is equipped with a kitchenette (oven, refrigerator, cooker and washing machine) and has room for up to 4 people. They have a living-room (with sofa bed), a bathroom and one bedroom (double bed). The house was completely renovated in 2008, but preserving its original characteristics and its tiled front.
Near both locations you can find little stores, cafés, restaurants and pharmacy. Our guests will receive a map with all the important information to make their stay as interesting as possible. Alfama and castelo are of the oldest parts of Lisbon, offering interesting architectural and cultural sites. Fado has its origins here and there are several restaurants serving typical food to the sound of live Fado. Walking through the narrow streets, the visitor can easily imagine the Lisbon of former times. June and July are the months of the local festivities, when Lisbon is decorated with all colours. In those months, small food and drink stands are set up everywhere, inviting the visitor to try the typical grilled sardines. June 13th is the day of St. Anthony, Lisbon’s patron Saint. On the eve of that day, there are processions and folkloric marches of Lisbon’s oldest quarters, including Alfama and Castelo, in his honour. Fans of more radical sports can enjoy a bicycle race through the narrow streets, that takes place each year in central Alfama.In the first half of December, Christmas concerts are organized in the churches of Sao Miguel in Alfama, “Igreja da Graça” and “Igreja do Menino de Deus” in Encosta do Castelo. But Lisbon has a lot more to offer!! Take a look at following sites:
http://www.oceanario.pt/
http://www.carris.pt/
http://www.atl-turismolisboa.pt/
http://www.musica.gulbenkian.pt/
http://www.ccb.pt/
http://www.chapito.org/
http://www.castelosaojorge.egeac.pt/
http://www.cm-sintra.pt/