FÁBRICA DE CERÂMICA VIÚVA LAMEGO
The Viúva Lamego Ceramics Factory was founded in 1849 by António da Costa Lamego.
This was the workshop of the company, on Lisbon’s busy Avenida Almirante Reis.
It
features some of the most spectacular azulejos in Portugal.
FÁBRICA DE CERÂMICA DA VIÚVA LAMEGO
Viúva Lamego Ceramics Factory was founded in 1849. This was the showroom, on Largo Intendente.
It features
stunning Portuguese azulejos.
Regrettably,
some depict people in stereotypical, not appropriate images.
LARGO DE INTENDENTE
Rounded corner building adorned with Portuguese tiles hosting a modest cafe with apartments above on Largo de Intendente Arroios Lisbon.
Tell us Paris has
anything more beautiful, human scaled or enchanting than this.
THE COOLEST NEIGHBORHOOD IN THE WORLD
Arroios, Lisbon, in Portugal was recently named the coolest neighborhood in the world by Time Out.
The small parish is a hub for art, restaurants and design.
MOURARIA LISBOA
It would not be Lisbon without tons of laundry draped over small balconies, drying over tiled facades in 300 days of sunshine per year.
This is Rua do Benformoso in Mouraria
Igreja de
São Domingos is a church in Lisbon, Portugal. It is classified as a National
Monument.
The church
was dedicated in 1241 and was almost completely destroyed in the 1754
earthquake.
PANTEAO NACIONAL
Daybreak over Baroque dome of Panteao Nacional on Alfama hill Lisbon.
The 17th
century Church of Santa Engrácia holds the tombs and cenotaphs of Portugal’s
most important people.
LISBON CATHEDRAL
Se de Lisboa.
From a different
perspective overlooking Rio Tagus.
Image taken from Museu do Aljube – Resistencia e Liberdade
Sun kissed Portugal
photos require no doctoring.
WELCOME TO DAMAS – YOU ARE HOME NOW
Live view from my customary window seat at the incomparable Damas.
You must visit this
restaurant, bar and safe haven in the heart of magical hilltop Graca Lisboa.
BASILICA DA ESTRELA
Basilica da Estrela.
The 1790 landmark anchors a
park-filled middle class Lisbon neighborhood.
ALFAMA ALLEYS
Fresh air break from Restaurante o Canto do Poeta.
The night
belongs to Fado.
Alfama
Lisbon Portugal.
Photo pure,
no edits.
RESTAURANTE O CANTO DO POETA
Fado time Alfama Lisbon Portugal.
Restaurante o Canto do Poeta — almost there.
Teresa will
have my favorite gin with jam cocktail at my corner table.
NON STOP DANCING 1976 BY JAMES LAST
I bought some goods at Feira da Ladra, aka Mercado de Santa Clara in Lisbon.
But I can’t believe I passed up “non stop dancing 1976” by James Last.
I found out the
bandleader sold 200 million albums and had 200 gold records on his native
Germany.
UNIVERSAL
DESIGN -- BLESSED BY THE HEAVENS
I’ve always said Universal Design is sustainable, durable, flexible and valuable.
Here, at
Museu Calouste Gulbenkian in Lisbon Portugal, the heavens light the way to the
ramp of access for all.
PERFECT LOCATION, GREAT PRICE POINT,
LARGE ENOUGH FOR A FAMILY OF 3-4 TO LIVE IN -- NOT JUST VISIT!
You are
footsteps from an overlook of the entire waterfront, with a warm, locals
bar-restaurants serving local seafood.
There are
lots of small, free or low admission museums.
The
restaurants are amazing and if you find a locals place, you may get a 5-course
fresh seafood meal with wine for under 15 euros including tip.
The
architecture is stunning.
This is the
real Portugal.
And you are
less than an hour's train ride or drive from Lisbon's large airport.
PERFECT LOCATION, GREAT PRICE POINT,
LARGE ENOUGH FOR A FAMILY OF 3-4 TO LIVE IN -- NOT JUST VISIT!
It is
footsteps from a grand arch that leads to the main drag into the fascinating
old town.
Just below
the hill is the region's main boulevard -- Avenida Luisa Todi -- and all of its
parks and amenities.
Casa do
Poeta Setabul is a 5-minute walk to the famous choco frito restaurants. Maybe
10 to Praca Bocage, the place for visitors.
It's 15
minutes tops to get to Marcado Livramento -- one of the greatest public markets
on earth.
The ferry to
Troia is very close, as is the entire old town.
PERFECT LOCATION, GREAT PRICE POINT,
LARGE ENOUGH FOR A FAMILY OF 3-4 TO LIVE IN -- NOT JUST VISIT!
Even unique,
family-owned properties have figured out it's good hosting to have a large
bottle of shampoo/bodywash mounted in the shower and a full bottle of hand soap
in the bathroom sink.
On arrival,
there was one dispenser, basically out of soap, by the sink.
This may
have been an oversight by the cleaning crew -- but it forced me to waste 40
minutes walking to a grocery, waiting in checkout line and walking back...just
to have soap and shampoo.
The
neighborhood looks a bit dodgy with graffiti. Don't be put off.
The town is
transforming and every other building is being renovated.
But I never
heard noise from construction during the day or bars and night.
PERFECT LOCATION, GREAT PRICE POINT,
LARGE ENOUGH FOR A FAMILY OF 3-4 TO LIVE IN -- NOT
JUST VISIT!
The owners
were fabulous about keeping in touch before I left the US and while I was in
Portugal leading up to this visit and during my stay.
They shared
many tips on places to see, things to eat, etc.
I'm a
history buff and the apartment shares a wall with the birthplace of legendary
Setubal and subversive poet and writer Manuel Maria Barbosa du Bocage, which
serves as a museum to his works and also as an archive of photographer Americo
Ribeiro.
The unit
even comes with free parking if you can nab a spot at the next door church square.
Bed was
comfy, AC worked well, kitchen facilities were top notch and shower had endless
hot water.
TRANQUIL STAY, LUXURY HEATED POOL, PERFECT LOCATION
CREATED BY A WARM AND KNOWLEDGEABLE HOST
Monte Geracoes has 5 units on its rustic site, but I NEVER
heard another person.
The property is within 15 minutes walking distance to a
commercial strip in Almancil.
There are major discount and gourmet grocery stores a 5
minute drive away.
The town has its share of great restaurants and the owner
happily shared his favorites and what they specialize -- in a WhatsApp text
before my arrival, so I could plan.
The greatest asset of all was something I really did not book
based on. That is a very large, heated pool.
I'm usually on the go, so a pool is not a big deal -- plus,
the Atlantic Ocean was 15 minutes away and part of half the towns I toured.
But getting back between 8 and 9 p.m. and doing an hour in
the pool at sunset and moonrise -- it was divine.
TRANQUIL STAY, LUXURY HEATED POOL, PERFECT LOCATION
CREATED BY A WARM AND KNOWLEDGEABLE HOST
He came by the property to chat and make sure I got in okay (there is a gated entry and you need a clicker to open it) and was set up -- arriving in less than an hour after I did.
The owner checked in throughout my
trip.
He suggested an amazing, and fair priced seafood place in a
hill town.
I was thinking coastal for fin and shell fish, but he was
spot on with his recommendation, even suggesting I go for dinner instead of
lunch -- so I saw the lights illuminating the city's dramatic Moorish castle.
