Weekend in Lisbon

Once Upon a Time April 25, 1974. A people on the periphery of Europe carnations floated in the air. The revolutionaries were armed and ready to overthrow the regime. But no shot: put red carnations in the barrels of their rifles and opened the road to democracy.That day became known as the Carnation Revolution and the bridge named after the dictator Salazar was renamed as the lisboetas Ponte 25 de Abril.Cross the Rio Tejo and remember the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. Admire it after dark, when lights while sipping a caipirinha from the terrace of Café Noobai to Miradouro (viewpoint) de Santa Catarina.

The next day, take the subway and get off at the East. Walk to the Rio Tejo and be impressed across the second bridge in Lisbon: Vasco da Gama Bridge. Size 17.2 km, is the longest in Europe and ninth in the world. Opened in ’98, was built to withstand earthquakes of high magnitude and winds up to 250km / h. Take the opportunity to stroll in this neighborhood and visit the beautiful innovative Oceanarium.

For a mid-summer weekend in Lisbon have secured the best rates of TAP and Lufthansa on Terminal A. To book a room to stay at Casa do Bairro, charming B & B close to Miradouro de Santa Catarina, near the famous tram 28 and 5 minutes from Bairro Alto. Large rooms and hardwood floors, designer furnishings with period details. And outside a big table where you can enjoy a hearty breakfast. From 50 € per night.