Getting from the Lisbon airport to our hotel was very easy. Signs were all in English which made it easy for navigation. We were able to get a taxi from the airport and it was inexpensive (only 29 Euro for 3 people and luggage) and only took about 20 minutes to get to our hotel. Our driver was extremely friendly. As we were driving through the streets, he was pointing out a bunch of sights as well as giving us pointers on what to visit during our stay.
The Turim hotel was very nice. The staff greeted us as soon as we walked through the door. Our rooms were ready which was great so that we could shower and then hit the town.
Throughout our stay the front desk staff as well as the bar staff gave us amazing suggestions on what to see and where to eat. We really enjoyed happy our every night at the hotel to chat with the bartenders.
The hotel was in a great location. It was an easy walk to the main drag that takes you to the heart of Lisbon. Along this road there are so many restaurants and shops. The streets are filled with beautiful buildings – both new and old. There are ornate statues and monuments at every turn.
Sardines are a big deal in Portugal. It is a major export for them as well as eaten throughout the country. There was a whole store dedicated to them. Locals did say this store was for tourists, but I thought it was unique and fun to visit. It felt like a circus as soon as I walked in. There were so many options of sardine cans that can be bought for souvenirs. This was just one of the spots that we explored while walking around and getting an understanding of the city’s layout.
Enjoy!
T
