visitor guides to Lisbon

Sep 20, 2011

If old towns, beautiful architecture, stunning views and cultural attractions are you thing, Alfama is definitely the district for you. Explore the area by riding the neighborhood trams, walking the hilly streets, listening to traditional music, and tasting delicious food. Get absorbed in true Portuguese culture and mix with the city’s creative elite in Alfama.

Portuguese Food: What to expect

Sep 20, 2011

When trying out Portuguese food for the first time, get ready for full flavors and a bit of spice. The guys in Lisbon love their fish and you should definitely try some too. Don’t venture out too early for dinner though or you might find you are the only diners—Lisbon natives dine late and make the experience last.

Spas in Lisbon

After a busy day scaling hills and neighborhoods, the spas of Lisbon are ready and waiting to provide you with the utmost care and well deserved recovery therapy and relaxing rejuvenation.

For a truly unique experience in Lisbon spas, take in FLOATin, where you become totally weightless and buoyant in either their fully enclosed Epsom salt warm water-filled capsules for a total sensory isolating cocoon, or in an open pool, where chromotherapy reflects the color of your mood. In addition to the spas found at most of the best hotels like the Four Seasons or CS Vintage Lisboa Hotel, the spa experience unique to Lisbon can be found at the luxurious Spa Amanpuri or Corinthia Spa. The Daydream Spa is a top-rated spa that celebrates your mind, body and spirit connection hydro-therapy style, featuring couples treatments and holistic therapies.

All it will take is a cursory look at the selection of Lisbon spas to know that you’re in great hands.

5 Spas in Lisbon

Body and Spirit

Hotel Avenida Palace Rua 1. De Dezembro, 123, Lisboa (Lisboa), 1200-359

Choose from the many different spa options available at Body and Spirit inside the Hotel Avenida Palace. You will find all of your favorite treatments here, as well as some you might not have heard of.

http://www.hotelavenidapalace.pt/EN/body_spirit.html

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BSpa by Karin Herzog

Altis Belém Hotel & Spa Doca do Bom Sucesso, Lisboa, 1400-038

Take in exceptional views of the beautiful Tagus River while you receive your spa treatments at BSpa by Karin Herzog. The spa, located inside the elegant Altis Belém Hotel & Spa is a favorite of both travelers, and locals.

http://www.altishotels.com/HotelMenuContent.aspx?ID=32

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Hotel Real Palacio Spa Facilities

Hotel Real Palacio Rua Tomás Ribeiro, 115, Lisboa, 1050-228

Find peace and tranquility inside the treatment rooms at the Hotel Real Palacio Spa Facilities. Along with many massage options, there is also a Turkish bath, Jacuzzi, and sauna to ease away your pain.

http://www.realpalaciohotel.com/facilities.html

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Lapa Palace Spa Lisbon

Olissippo Lapa Palace Rua do Pau de Bandeira, nr 4, Lisboa (Lisboa), 1249-021

Relax in the hands of the spa professionals at the Lapa Palace Spa Lisbon inside the Olissippo Lapa Palace. There are many treatments to choose from, so you can pick the ones that meet your exact needs.

http://www.lapapalacelisbon.com/spa.html

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Mediterranean Spa

Sheraton Lisboa Hotel & Spa Rua Latino Coelho, 1, Lisboa, 1069-025

Include all of your senses in one of the most memorable spa experiences you will ever have. The Mediterranean Spa uses aromatherapy in almost every treatment, so your body will be more receptive to whichever service you choose.

http://www.sheratonlisboa.com/en/spiritospa

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