Lisboa, where the final match of Euro 2004 took place, has as a well-known ex-libris some historic, narrow streets quarters, like Alfama, near the S. Jorge Castle. But this beautiful town has other and many interesting places to visit like the Sé (Cathedral) roman-gothic, the Convent of Carmo, the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, the Torre de Belém, S. Jorge Castle, as well as countless Churches and Palaces.

The Rio Tejo is part of the town and, from some time now, its banks have been a centre of “Lisbon by night”, with its restaurants and bars. One of these areas, in the west part of town – Docas – the other in the east – Parque das Nações – which reminds us of the Expo’98 the world exhibition that brought to Lisbon 10 millions of visitors coming from all over the world.

Many things within Parque das Nações are worth a visit - a walk through the Gardens Garcia da Orta, a tour on the teleferic, the Torre Vasco da Gama (temporarily unavailable on account of construction of an hotel), the Pavilhão do Conhecimento and the Oceanário, one of the largest and most beautiful in the World.

Public transports

Subway (Metro)

There are four subway lines in Lisbon "Metro" (www.metrolisboa.pt) connecting downtown and the main train (see below) and bus stations.

Buses (Carris)

Several line all over town and also sightseeing by bus or by tramway (Carris: www.carris.pt).

Also, there are various urban bus lines, connecting the center to the outskirts. Tickets can be obtained on board or in advance in kioskes at cheaper prices. There is a one-day ticket (bus+subway). There is a Carris bus, the AEROBUS, connecting Lisbon International Airport - downtown - Cais do Sodré (train to Cascais) every 20 minutes from 07h00 to 21h00), and the AEROSHUTTLE connecting Lisbon International Airport, Orient Train Station and bus station at Sete Rios, having bus stop close to the most important hotels in Lisbon, every 30 minutes, from 7,40am to 22,10pm. The cost is 3,5€ and the ticket is valid for 24 hours for these two buses and all those of Carris network.

Public Transports / Prices: Two cards - “7 Colinas” and “Viva Viagem” - which cost is € 0,50, may be bought in Metro, tobacconists and kiosks previously and charged with the number of journeys necessary. Tobacconists and kiosks bear this symbol:

TRAIN STATIONS

CP - Caminhos de Ferro: www.cp.pt and Fertagus: www.fertagus.pt (for trains to the left bank of the Tejo)

• Areeiro – urban trains, on the right bank of the Tejo (Gare do Oriente, Sintra) and to its left bank, until Coina and Setúbal (from 6 October on), trough 25th April bridge. Lisboa/Coina (34 minutes). Lisboa/Setúbal (57 minutes).
• Entrecampos – regional trains to west cities like Torres Vedras and Figueira da Foz (daily trains)
• Gare do Oriente – urban trains, trains to the North region, to the Algarve and international trains.
• Rossio – urban trains departing to Sintra. Lisboa/Sintra (45 minutes).
• Cais do Sodré – urban trains to Cascais. Lisboa/Cascais (30 minutes).
• There is also the Santa Apolónia Central Station (same trains as in Gare do Oriente). This station is now served by the Metro (blue line), and by Carris busses and taxis.

Information about timetables and fares of train connections obtained through: Call Center - 808 208 208, 24h a day - also available on the site www.cp.pt

Taxis

Taxis are coloured beige or black & green with taximeter on board: there is a minimum fare plus a joint fare kilometres / time. An extra charge applies when the taxi is called by phone and also in case of carrying luggage in the back of the vehicle or in the roof (this charge does not apply to wheel chairs for handicapped persons or baby chairs).

Ferry-Boat

Besides these public transports there are ferry-boat lines to the south.

• Cais do Sodré (Lisbon) - Cacilhas* (10 minutes)
• Belém (Lisbon) - Porto Brandão (15 minutes)
• Belém - Trafaria (25 minutes)
• Terreiro do Paço (Lisbon) - Cacilhas (6 minutes)
• Terreiro do Paço - Seixal (15 minutes)
• Terreiro do Paço - Montijo (30 minutes)
• Terreiro do Paço - Barreiro (25 minutes)

(*)  bus connections to the Costa da Caparica beaches.

ANA – Aeroporto de Lisboa

Lisbon Airport Information Centre: Tel. 21 841 37 00

Other useful tourist information

PSP – (Police) Polícia de Segurança Pública

Tel. 217 654 242 (From a mobile phone you can dial 21POLICIA – the call will be put through)

Lisboa Card

When visiting Lisbon one can purchase the Lisboa Card that includes a map of the city and other useful information. This card gives free and unlimited circulation on the underground (Metro), on Carris busses, trams and funicular cars, as well as free admission to 60 museums, monuments and other places of interest.

Lisboa Restaurant Card

This card is valid for 72 hours and gives its holders discounts on the meals, in more than 40 restaurants subscribing to the service. The Lisboa Restaurant Card can be acquired at the Tourism Offices and other points in the city.

Lisboa Shopping Card

Valid for either 24 or 72 hours is accepted at over 200 member shops for savings from 5% to 20%.

These cards can be bought through – www.askmelisboa.com/pt/content

Portuguese Tourist Board

Direcção-Geral do Turismo
R. Ivone Silva, Lote 6 – 1050-124 Lisboa
Tel. 217 8085 800 / Fax: 217 937 537 /  e-mail: info@visitportugal.com

www.visitportugal.com

Lisbon Tourist Board

Turismo de Lisboa
Tel. 210 312 700 / Fax: 210 312 899 / e-mail: atl@visitlisboa.com

www.visitlisboa.com

Lisbon City Council (Tourism)

Câmara Municipal de Lisboa (Turismo)
Tel. 213 588 591 / e-mail: turismo@mail.cm-lisboa.pt

www.cm-lisboa.pt

Tourism Offices:

PARQUE DAS NAÇÕES - www.portaldasnacoes.pt

The former EXPO98 ground site is actually known as Parque das Nações (Park of Nations). Besides gardens, playgrounds, lots of pubs and restaurants, there are also some exhibition pavillions, one museum and other attractions and activities in the ground:

* last visit at 18hh00 / 19h00

The cacble car goes for 1000m, 20m high, allowing a magnificent view of the river Tejo and the Parque das Nações.

FIL (International Fair of Lisbon)

The FIL (International Fair of Lisbon) is located in the North part of Parque das Nações. For information about fairs and exhibitions please contact FIL, Rua do Bojador, Parque das Nações - 1998-010 Lisboa; Tel (351) 21 892 15 00 / Fax: (351) 21 892 15 55 or www.fil.pt.

PARK CARD

A card, Park Card – Cartão do Parque, is available at Information Centre, facing Shopping Centre Vasco da Gama, Parque das Nações where it can be bought and activated, from 10h00 to 19h00. It is valid for two days after first use. The card has two versions and the cost is:

• Adult (13 to 64 years of age) - € 17,50;
• Plus (4 to 12 years and => 65 years of age) - € 9,00

With this card, people have the following advantages:

• Lisbon Oceanarium – 1 visit free
• Vasco da Gama Tower – 1 visit free (temporarily unavailable on account of construction works)
• Cable Car – 1 round trip free
• Knowledge Pavilion – 1 visit free
• Use the mini train
• 20% discount on bike rental (Tejo Bike)
• 20% discount on rental of and audio guide