Lisbon in love: a route just for two
It is no coincidence that in recent years Lisbon has become one of the favorite destinations for lovers **to get married or spend their honeymoon**. The Portuguese capital exudes romanticism and to confirm it, we meet one of the privileged witnesses of this phenomenon, ** Pedro Vilela **, an artist from Lisbon who has become the favorite photographer of hundreds of couples who travel to Lisbon every year to seal your love or capture a magical moment . “Lisbon intoxicates with its light”, Pedro tells us, whose clientele is already more than 50% foreign: Russians, English, Americans… all are subjugated by the melancholy romance that propitiates the city of the Seven Hills.
Pedro Vilela, the favorite of lovers in Lisbon
** VIEWPOINTS FOR KISSING **
Dazzling windows of the city , the viewpoints are the perfect place to, as the Portuguese say: “fall in love”. Let yourself be enchanted by the magic of the Atlantic light that splashes the buildings in a palette of impossible colors in the Portas do Sol viewpoint , the vantage point par excellence of the Alfama neighborhood. Do not forget to contemplate the immensity of the Tagus, in the Santa Luzia, right next to it, while the chords of a guitarist, half musician, half poet They transport you to another universe.
If you want to escape the crowds we recommend the **Jardim do Torel**, half hidden in the Bairro da Pena. You will enjoy practically in total privacy some superb views of the city. One of the best kept secrets.
And if you want to surprise your partner, what better than a spectacular viewpoint in the 24 de Julio Avenue , totally private… It is the call fifth walk and finds himself in a house shared by a group of friends. To request a visit you will have to contact Sophia R. through the Web LXUP that promotes the search for unique panoramas of Lisbon.
Do not miss the Mirador das Portas do Sol
HOTELS TO UNLEASH THE PASSION
From intimate mansions that appear almost out of nowhere to boutique hotels in stately avenues , the city of the Seven Hills offers us a wide range of possibilities to explore the love arts.
movie exception scenario lisbon story by Wim Wenders , the Belmonte Palace , located in the Barrios de Alfama, is a real gem. A dreamy garden and sublime views make it the perfect option for a romantic weekend. Book the suite Himalayan Father (although the name of romantic has little), built on top of a Roman tower, and whose views of the city at 360 degrees will leave you speechless. A secret? Catherine Deneuve stays here whenever she travels to the Portuguese capital.
It will be hard for you to forget dinner in Santiago de Alfama
But if there is a hotel that deserves the title of Lisbon's most romantic that is, without a doubt, the Santiago de Alfama : overdose of views in the rooms, decoration as simple as it is exquisite and a hidden terrace where to organize a delicious lunch or dinner (it is not necessary that you stay in the hotel), having as only companies: your partner and the magical surroundings of the river.
The height of romance
Another good option is Ramalhete Palace , on the Rua das Janelas Verdes . A family palace converted into a charming boutique hotel in which original elements such as stucco ceilings and hand-painted tiles on the walls have been preserved. Perfect intimate atmosphere for love.
Ramalhete Palace: all the privacy you need
If you are looking for a more personalized option, we advise you to book one of the apartments Luxury Suites Liberty , located in an imposing 19th century building of the stately Liberty Avenue Lisbon. Champagne and strawberries on arrival to start recreating a sensual atmosphere. But if you can think of anything else to surprise your loved one, you just have to ask their manager, the nice Patricia Ortega, for whom nothing is impossible.
You won't want to get out of bed
A ROMANTIC WALK TO IMMORTALIZE YOUR LOVE
Pedro Vilela already says it, our guest photographer, Alfama is the most romantic neighborhood in Lisbon and also the most photogenic. With its amalgamation of winding medieval alleys and pastel-colored buildings, in Alfama clothes are hung on lines between the buildings and children play football in the street . Here it is not uncommon to hear the languid chords of an improvised fadista singing a la saudade (nostalgia) that, without a doubt, they will inspire us in the obligatory photos to immortalize our love.
And it is in this neighborhood where we find one of the most romantic places of the moment, a beautiful mosaic that represents the face of Amalia Rodrigues , the fado diva who sang to heartbreak like nobody else. When it rains, an effect is created in which it seems that the fadista's face is crying. According to the residents of the neighborhood has become a place of pilgrimage where young people declare their love.
Amália Rodrigues: the magic of eternal voices
A RIDE ON A SAILBOAT THROUGH THE TAJO
When the twilight spreads its mantle over the city of the Seven Hills, it prepares to show its most romantic facet in a symphony of oranges and ochres. The best place to watch a sunset in Lisbon? No doubt sailing on a sailboat on the Tagus. The company Byx offers us the so-called “Sunset Sensations” cruise just for two. Yo I couldn't find something more romantic.
FOR ROMANTICS LOOKING FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT
Romantic but, please, without being too cloying. We have found (and tested) the perfect plan. The company Sidecar Touring Co. , offers routes around the city in vintage sidecars in a fun and different way of getting to know the city. Some of the options contemplate the possibility of organizing picnics.
Shall we toast at the Hotel do Chiado?
A CUP WITH A VIEW
At sunset it is mandatory to have a drink in one of the bars/terraces that they offer the best views of the city . Here are our recommendations. Even though that him Chiado Hotel , designed by architect Siza Vieira , has already seen better times, continues to fascinate the terrace of its Panoramic Bar where couples can be seen making confidences in the stillness of the sunset.
The Wine Bar of Hotel Memmo Alfama , has already been discovered by tourists, but not even that takes away from the magic of its view at sunset. And if you are romantic but above all very trendy, do not miss Park , considered one of the most beautiful bars in Lisbon. A glass of wine as night falls is an almost mystical experience.
Alfama at night captivates: play with its reflections in the Wine Bar of the Hotel Memmo Alfama
A NIGHT OF FADO
Fado is fashionable Carmine Y Marisa they have become international figures and with this, a music that was reviled by many Portuguese once again occupies a prominent place in the country's cultural life. fado houses, somewhat tacky old establishments , have become new temples of Portuguese music. In addition, listening to fado is one of the most romantic plans possible according to the New York Times itself. Our favorite place is Mr. Fado (Rua dos Remedios 176, Alfama), owned by the fadista Ana Marina and the violist Duarte Santos , where it is possible to taste a fantastic traditional Portuguese food while listening to this melancholic music.
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Pedro Vilela, the favorite of lovers in Lisbon