Lisboa

Traveller · Post by **Traveller** » Wed Oct 19, 2005 4:04 pm

Planning to travel Lisbo this weekend, driving up from Cvo. Is there any good advice on where to park, is it best to park outside and use public transport to get in or is there plenty of space in the centre

Tks

baggyw · Post by **baggyw** » Wed Oct 19, 2005 4:17 pm

Why dont you go by train?. We had 3 days in Lisbon in early September.
We caught the train in Tunes and the journey was about 3 hours. The cost was about 17 euros each way 1st class. This was one of the best train trips that we have done. We had prebooked seats 2 days earlier and had air conditioning, extra wide seats and a folding table between us. The next carriage was the buffet car which was also conveinient. The station was in the middle of Lisbon. We used taxis all the time and the average fare was only 5/6 euros. Try it

ROTCIV · Post by **ROTCIV** » Thu Oct 20, 2005 7:17 am

hey traveller i think u should follow baggyw advice, unless you're brave enough to drive in lisbon, leave that to the professionals (taxi drivers) and enjoy the views without getting in a road rage every 5 mins.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Oct 20, 2005 8:02 am

We have always driven, very easy straight up the motorway, and parked in an underground car park. Can't remember exactly where they were, but they were not at all overpriced.

Notary · Post by **Notary** » Thu Oct 20, 2005 8:08 am

I usually park somewhere near Edward VII park, there nearly always seems to be a space there.

Michael Crane · Post by **Michael Crane** » Thu Oct 20, 2005 8:20 am

baggyw, you seem to know your onions when it comes to trains

Would you be so kind as to supply me with some train info for the FAQs? Please PM me if you are willing to do it for me.

PS: If anyone else would like to do it too I would be very grateful - the more the merrier. I can then edit them into some useful info.

Michael

jeremy · Post by **jeremy** » Thu Oct 20, 2005 9:23 am

Michael,

Good morning.

All train information can be found on

www.cp.pt

I'm afraid the trains aren't quite as modern as this !

Michael Crane · Post by **Michael Crane** » Thu Oct 20, 2005 10:05 am

Thank you, Jeremy. Is there one in English?

Bruxinha · Post by **Bruxinha** » Thu Oct 20, 2005 10:15 am

When you go into this site there is a little British flag on the top right hand side...click on that and voila!

If you are not a tourist though, I will be very disappointed with you all if you don't at least have a go at the Portuguese version. Great way to learn everyday language. Ok lecture over!

Bruxinha · Post by **Bruxinha** » Thu Oct 20, 2005 10:33 am

Oh and by the way here is the bus web site for long distance coach journeys:

http://www.rede-expressos.pt/

The buses are cheap and good too and take you right into the heart of Lisboa.

Michael Crane · Post by **Michael Crane** » Thu Oct 20, 2005 11:16 am

Bruxinha wrote:When you go into this site there is a little British flag on the top right hand side...click on that and voila!

Michael Crane · Post by **Michael Crane** » Thu Oct 20, 2005 11:22 am

Bruxinha wrote:Oh and by the way here is the bus web site for long distance coach journeys:

http://www.rede-expressos.pt/

The buses are cheap and good too and take you right into the heart of Lisboa.

Can't see any little flags . . .

Note: All of the above information that relates to FAQs have been updated in FAQs

Avvie · Post by **Avvie** » Thu Oct 20, 2005 12:34 pm

Did the trip by bus (Eva) from Portimao. Was frightening experience. The driver continually fiddled with the remote control for the DVD and constantly tried to watch the film! He seemed pre-occupied and made strange mannerisms, turning his eyes up and crossing them - no this is not a wind-up. After several times drifting in front of other vehicles and crossing the "rumble" strip at least 20 times, he then headed for the hard shoulder while arguing some passengers at the back (he was straining his neck round so he could look at them while they shouted at each other!). I had to shout "Lookout!" to get his attention and he pulled the bus back onto the lane just in time! He also did his paperwork whilst driving and had a race with a female driver when we got into Lisboa!!! I just thanked God every time another 1/2 hour passed and we were still alive. On leaving the bus, I recorded the reg. no on my mobile and wrote to Eva. This was on 18th September and haven't heard a word from them yet. I dont recommend the bus.

Michael Crane · Post by **Michael Crane** » Thu Oct 20, 2005 12:40 pm

Frightening journey! Isn't it fairer to say that you don't reccommend the bus driver?

I had a similar, hairy bus experience in Turkey many years ago (http://www.backgammon-biba.co.uk/TurkeyTrip.htm) and to this day it is etched into my memory.

Avvie · Post by **Avvie** » Thu Oct 20, 2005 12:49 pm

No Michael, I blame the people who employ such an imbecile.

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