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| Lisbon Travel Guide for backpackers |
| Lisbon is one of the most likeable capitals and is a lively place, yet in some ways remains curiously provincial, a mixture of the 1920's and 2000's. Wooden trams clank up outrageous gradients, past mosaic pavements, Art Nouveau cafés and the medieval quarter of Alfama, which hangs below the city's São Jorge castle. Modern Lisbon has kept an easy-going, human pace and scale, while boasting a vibrant, cosmopolitan identity. |
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 DAILY BUDGET in LISBON - Lisbon has scores of cheap youth hostels and affordable restaurants, all you need to have a great time in the city is a daily budget of about US$40. If you want to stay one of the many pensions or hotels, especially if you go in midsummer, expect to budget around US$85 per day. |
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Convento do Carmo - Once the largest church in the city, this was half-destroyed by the earthquake of 1755 and is perhaps even more beautiful as a result. Its small archeological museum contains treasures from monasteries that were dissolved after the 1834 Liberal revolution.
The Castelo Sao Jorge - It contains the shell of the Moorish palace that once stood here, now it hosts Olispónia, a multimedia show that makes an excellent introduction to the city. The castle itself is an enjoyable place to spend a couple of hours, wandering amid the ramparts and towers.
Feira da Ladra - Lisbon's rambling flea market, fills the Campo de Santa Clara, at the edge of Alfama, every Tuesday and Saturday. This is a great place to wonder around looking for bargains and curios.
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Antiga Confeitaria de Belem - Found at Rua de Belem 90, Belem. This historic tiled cafe is famous for its delicious custard tarts or pastéis de nata. Here you get good service, great food at reasonable prices.
Casanova - This fashionable riverside restaurant serving pizza, pasta and crostini with great views from its outside terrace, is found at Armazém B, Cais da Pedra a Bica do Sapato. It is very popular and you can't book, so turn up early.
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Bar Artis - Artis Rua Diario Noticias 95, Bairro Alto. Here you can chill to mellow jazz and mingle with a good mix of locals. This is a good starting point to get to know Lisbon and the local people.
Adega do Ribatejo - Located at Rua do Diário de Noticias 23, Bairro Alto. This is a popular fado venue with a lower-than-usual minimum charge. Singers include a couple of professionals, the manager and even the cooks. Always a good time is had at this club.
Chafarica - Calcada de Sao Vicente 81, Alfama. This tiny, long-established Brazilian bar with live music every night is a great plays to go and have a good time. The party really gets going after midnight, especially after a few caipirinhas.
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