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These apartments are in the higher part of Santos, near the National Parliament. It is close to Cais do Sodré and its train station to Cascais, and from there you can go to Chiado, Bairro Alto and Baixa. It is also very near the Tram number 28 stop which crosses most of the historical neighbourhoods. There are several other apartments at Lapa. From this place you have easy access to all of the sightseeing places of Lisbon, like Belém (by Bus or Tram), Baixa, Bairro Alto and Chiado. Very close to the apartment you can catch the train to the beaches around Cascais (Estação de Comboios de Cais do Sodré) and also the boat to cross the river (Take the boat (Cacilheiro) at Estação Fluvial de Cais do Sodré and in 20 minutes you will be eating fresh fish or seafood) or just sightseeing there. From there and only at 5min walking you will be at Baixa, the heart of Lisbon’s historic centre. You can also go up to Praça Camões (10 minutes), one of the most important squares dedicated to the Portuguese prince of poetry, with the statue in the centre. In there you are very close to Bairro Alto (where you can find a lot of bars and restaurants open until 2a.m.) and Chiado (with its antique coffees, museums, operas, theatres and churches). You are also near to Mercado da Ribeira, one of the oldest markets in Lisbon (the actual building was inaugurated in 1882 but since the 15C this area has been used to sell daily products). This is the place where former Fado singer, the famous Amália Rodrigues was found singing and selling flowers. It still has the fresh products market and a renewed art-nouveu building, place to drink the famous hot chocolate and see some expositions. This market also has a fish restaurant and a bar with live Portuguese music. The nearest airport is Lisbon International Airport, which is 12 kilometres away. Come and see for yourself! You check the location in the following map:
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