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ALFAMA Alfama, a fifteen-minute walk along the waterfront, is a spellbinding labyrinth of winding streets and ancient colonial houses. This neighbourhood has a charm of its own. This fashionable artisan district features some of Lisbon’s most historical landmarks including Se Cathedral, the Castelo de São Jorge and the Igreja de Santo António. All of which should be on your list! Steeped in tradition, no visit to Alfama would be complete without a trip to one of its world-famous Fado houses. You don’t need to know Portuguese to understand the music of Fado. At night, the stirring chords of Fado can be heard sifting out from most restaurants in the area. However, for an introduction to Portugal’s signature sound, I would recommend a visit to Tasca do Chico. This intimate venue, with its laidback ambience and satisfying appetisers, is popular amongst tourists and locals alike. CUISINE Portuguese cuisine is influenced by its history. During the Age of Exploration, the Portuguese colonised several far-reaching continents, including South America, Africa and Asia. The inspiration of these voyages can be tasted in their food. For newcomers, Bacalhau, or salted dry cod, is considered a Portuguese staple. Although there are over 1000 Portuguese recipes involving Bacalhau, a lovingly prepared Bacalhau a Gomes de Sa is a good place to start! Great restaurants with traditional Portuguese food include Faca e Garfo (the menu is small but surprisingly strong) with an excellent Chorizo soup and stonecooked kebabs. Meanwhile, Casa Da India is a strong contender for best Peri-peri chicken in town. The steeper the climb, the better the view. While the steep incline of Lisbon’s hilly terrain may prove challenging for less abled sightseers, the panoramic views offered by its focal points are unparalleled. The city is scattered with Matadors’ (Portuguese for “lookout”), and at night these tucked-away spaces come alive. If you only have the time (or energy) for one, then Miradouro de Graca is the perfect place to watch the sunset. Ideally, looking down on the São Vincente de Fora Monastery with a bottle of Vinho Verde (another must!) 90 NIGHTLIFE If you’re not already drunk from the stunning views, then Bairro Alto (literally meaning ‘high neighbourhood”) is the place to go. This bohemian hangout dating back to the 1500s is a vista of open-air bars and tucked-away bistros. And after closing time? Well, most diehard clubbers saunter back down to Pink street (an actual pink street) conveniently situated by Cais do Sodre Metro station. Here, the barhopping continues with popular bars like Pensão Amor and Sol e Pesca open until the early hours. BEACHES Portugal is blessed with an impressive coastline. For fellow sun-seekers like myself, you could do a lot worse than take a short train ride to Cascais and recharge at Tamariz Beach. However, if you have the time, a ferry ride across the river will take you to Almada. Here you can
hitch a ride to the municipality’s 30 km-long coastline. There you will find sprawling, sunny beaches such as Fonte da Telha and Costa da Caparica, that rival any other Europe has to offer. And in summer the transpraia (mini train) will even take you along the coast for free! BEYOND THE CAPITAL: SINTRA I urge you (strongly) not to leave Portugal without seeing Sintra. Only a 40-minute train ride from Lisbon, this literal fairy tale is sometimes referred to as the best thing about Lisbon (although it’s not actually Lisbon!) This enchanting Portuguese town is famous for its colourful and ornate castles, the likes of which have to be seen to be believed. And that’s just Lisbon! The truth is Portugal has something for everyone and more besides. You could spend a year here and still barely scratch the surface. Whether a weekend trip or long excursion, you will never be short of things to do in this beautiful and surprising part of the world. 91
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Issue 3 Volume 2 April 2020 TAKING
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