Optimus Alive! 2011 - Lisbon festival takes place in July
03.06.2011
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Coldplay, Foo Fighter, Iggy & The Stooges, The Chemical Brothers, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Kaiser Chiefs and many others have been added to the bill for this year's Optimus Alive! 11 festival in Lisbon.
The Lisbon festival also features Xutos e Pontapés.
The four day event takes place at Passeio Maritimo de Algés in Lisbon, Portugal, between July 6-9.
The line up, so far, for Optimus Alive! 11 in Lisbon is:
6th July
| OPTIMUS STAGE | SUPER BOCK STAGE | OPTIMUS CLUBBING STAGE |
| ColdPlay | Example | Verão Azul |
| Blondie | Patrick Wolf | Martinho Lucas Pires |
| Grouplove | These New Puritans | Asterisco Cardinal Bomba Caveira |
| The Twilight Singers | Anna Calvi | Manuel Fúria e os Naufragos |
| James Blake | Os Capitães da Areia | |
| Mona | Smix Smox Smux | |
| Avi Buffalo | Os Velhos | |
| The Naked and Famous | Feromona | |
| Salto | ||
| Os Golpes | ||
| Gonçalo Mendonça | ||
| Rui Pregal da Cunha | ||
| O Deserto Branco |
7th July
| OPTIMUS STAGE |
SUPER BOCK STAGE |
OPTIMUS CLUBBING STAGE |
| Foo Fighters | Bloody Beetroots | Diplo |
| Iggy & The Stooges | Death Crew77 | Buraka Som Sistema |
| Xutos e Pontapés | Teratron | Joker Ft. Nomad |
| My Chemical Romance | Kele | Carte Blanche |
| Jimmy Eat World | Os Golpes | Goose |
| Primal Scream Screamdelica Live | Wildlife! | |
| Bombay Bicycle Club | Spoek Mathambo | |
| Seasick Steve | Diamond Bass | |
| Everything Everything | ||
| Crocodiles | ||
8th July
| OPTIMUS STAGE |
SUPER BOCK STAGE |
OPTIMUS CLUBBING STAGE |
| The Chemical Brothers | Digitalism | Steve Aoki |
| Thirty Seconds to Mars | Thievery Corporation | Afrojack |
| The Pretty Reckless | Grinderman | Uffie |
| Klepht | Fleet Foxes | Sidney Samson |
| Angus & Julia Stone | Atary Teenage Riot | |
| Friendly Fires | Congorock | |
| Rob Roy | ||
| Autoerotique | ||
| Motor | ||
| Mustard Pimp | ||
| Tai | ||
| Scanners | ||
| New Ivory |
9th July
| OPTIMUS STAGE |
SUPER BOCK STAGE |
OPTIMUS CLUBBING STAGE |
| Duck Sauce | A-Trak | Housemeister |
| Jane´s Addiction | Fake Blood | Boys Noize |
| Paramore | Orelha Negra | Erol Alkan |
| Kaiser Chiefs | Dizzee Rascal | Spank Rock |
| White Lies | TV On The Radio | Mr. Oizo |
| Foals | Djedjotronic | |
| Linda Martini | Gold Panda | |
| WU LYF | Feadz | |
| Stereopack | Strip Steve | |
| Shadow Dancer |
If you want to come to this event and stay in a self-catering apartment in Lisbon , see the list of accommodations we have in Lisbon historic centre. Take a special look in the apartments we have in Cais do Sodré and Belém área, near the train station that leaves you to Algés.
New Apartment 207 in Graça
30.12.2010
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This modern apartment is on the fourth floor (no elevator) of a building in Graça neighbourhood. Stylish décor and a spacious atmosphere is what you will find. The apartment has two nice balconies in a privileged situation with an impressive view of Lisbon.
The apartment is very close to the square where Lisbon's most famous market - Feira da Ladra - is held in the early afternoon every Tuesday and Saturday. Behind the various bric-a-bracs, you can also uncover second-hand clothes, books, disks, and, if you dig deep enough, some genuinely valuable antiques.
You can easily reach the city centre by foot (about 20 minutes) or by taking the famous tram number 28 (10 minutes), a scenic route crossing most of the touristy neighbourhoods of the city centre. A definite must for any visitor to Lisbon!
You can also walk to Alfama (5 minutes) and, from there, to the castle (S. Jorge) and Baixa, Chiado and Bairro Alto.
New Apartment in Baixa
22.12.2010
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Our Apartment in Lisbon 206 is located on the 2nd floor (without elevator!) of an old and renovated historic building in the Baixa district.
This charming apartment has two large windows in the living room with the old architecture of Lisbon’s building.
This stylish and nicely furnished one bedroom apartment offers a lot of natural light, comfort and quietness.
It is also on a perfect location to get around as it is in the heart of the historical centre. The building is located on a street full of shops and it is also next door to all kinds of traditional commerce and to a wide variety of restaurants. It is also a short walking distance from the picturesque neighbourhoods of Chiado and Bairro Alto.
The subway is at a few steps away and is it also walking distance to the train stations that can take you to the beaches around Lisbon, to Sintra and to all the sightseeing in and outside the city.
Lisbon Photo Contest - TravelingtoLisbon
03.11.2010
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People, TravelingtoLisbon launched a Photo Contest!
Easy thing: register and upload a picture of Lisbon!
Takes around 30 seconds and you get the chance to win 2 nights in our amazing apartment 120! Come on!
The voting period began two days ago!
Ask all your friends, family os just anyone you find on the street.
You have till the 20th November to gather all the votes you can and be among the 5 finalists!
Click here for the contest or visit our Facebook Fan Page.
eBay Auction - TravelingtoLisbon strickes again!
27.05.2010
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Yes, we did it again!! :)
TravelingtoLisbon launches super PROMOTION on eBay = 3 night stay in Apartment 55 with a starting price of £40!
Go, see and bid!! CRAZY THING!
What do you think about this?
Lisbon events in May – Lisbon, Portugal
03.05.2010
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Lisbon is famous for having a big variety of events, exhibitions, theatres and live concerts. See what is going on in Lisbon, in May.
Estoril Open
1-9 May 2010
Estadio Nacional - National Stadium, Lisbon
Some of the world's premier tennis players head to Lisbon to compete at the Estoril Open, with many televised games and crowds of cheering tennis fans, who play on clay tennis courts. Enjoy the views and sightseeing around Estoril Open and get to know the best of Cascais, Estoril, Sintra and Lisbon.
Feira do Livro - Lisbon's Book Fair 
29 April to 16 May 2010
Eduardo VII Park, Lisbon
Lisbon's Book Fair is always popular and is held within the centrally located Eduardo VII Park. This is a good opportunity to meet authors and purchase some great cut-price books. Enjoy the views and sightseeing around Lisbon's Book Fair and get to know the best of Lisbon historical centre, such as the Chiado and the Bairro Alto districts.
Rock In Rio Lisboa
21 May 2010
Parque da Bela Vista, Lisbon
The City of Rock comes to life again in May 2010, with more great bands, with numerous tents for every musical taste, and lots of other attractions within the Parque da Bela Vista in Lisbon.
Shakira, John Meyer (May 21), Elton John, Leona Lewis (May 22), Muse, Snow Patrol (May 27), Miley Cyrus (May 28), Rammstein and Megadeth (May 30) are among the confirmed bands for this year's Rock In Rio Lisboa, set to take place May 21-30 at Parque da Bela Vista. Enjoy the views and sightseeing around the City of Rock and get to know the best of Parque das Nações.
Black Eyed Peas
30 May 2010
Estadio Nacional - National Stadium, Lisbon
LA-based quartet Black Eyed Peas perform at Lisbon's Estadio Nacional as part of their world tour on the back of latest album, The E.N.D.. The release showcases the outfit's current slick, techno-pop sound.
Other live concerts
If you are a fan of live concerts, don't miss the Metallica concert on the 18th of May. They will act at Pavilhão Atlântico at Parque das Nações. In May 25th, Carlos Santana returns to Lisbon. The concert will also take place in Pavilhão Atlântico. In the same date you can see the concert of Jamie Cullum in Coliseu dos Recreios, near Restauradores Square.
So, if you intend to do a weekend break in Europe or a cultural city break, Lisbon is an easily affordable travel option and a fascinating place for your holiday.
To make the most out of your city break we have a wide range of self catering apartments in Lisbon with a central location, near the tourist attractions you must not miss, and close to good restaurants and Casas de Fado (Fado Houses) for unforgettable evenings.
Famous Cafés in Lisbon
30.04.2010
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No trip to Lisbon is complete without tasting the famous Lisbon coffee called bica. In Portugal, and Lisbon is not an exception, coffee is an obligatory drink. All the cafés and pastelarias in the city have the espressos (strong coffee) or the galão (latte).
Below we present a list of some of the famous Cafés in Lisbon that you can visit during your vacations in the city. You can taste a coffee indoors on in the beautiful esplanadas (outdoor terraces) spread all over the streets and avenues of Lisbon.
Café Martinho da Arcada in Lisbon's downtown
Opened over 200 years ago, Café Martinho da Arcada in the Comércio square, in Baixa-Chiado district, is the city's oldest café. Coffees such as meia de leite (half milky), bicas (espressos) and the famous portuguese custard tart are served in a traditional tiled interior. It also as a restaurant, where a table remains laid for modernist poet and former guest, Fernando Pessoa.
Café Brasileira, in Chiado
This is the city's most famous café in Lisbon, opened in the early 20th-century. Most tourists come to see the bronze statue of modernist poet and former regular customer Fernando Pessoa. Even today this coffee house in Chiado is popular with writers.
Café Benard in Chiado
Right next door to the famous Brasileira, in the heart of historical Lisbon, is another city attraction - the Benard Café. The pastry and the croissants are an excellent reason to stop in this adorable café, opened in 1912.
Café Versailles in Saldanha
Located in the business district of Saldanha, this is a spectacular 19th century decorated café with a dizzying baroque confection, aristocratic grace and taste. An endless range of sweet and confections are served in a shimmering glass case and it is a must to visit.
Antiga Confeitaria de Belém in Belém
Antiga Confeitaria de Belém is a traditional café renowned for its custard tart recipe. Pasteis de Belém can be enjoyed with coffee in the maze of rooms at the back, sprinkled with cinnamon and icing sugar from battered metal shakers, or take them home in a tube with little sachets.
You have a lot to discover during your vacations in Lisbon. Travelling to Lisbon website provides fantastic accommodations in the wonderful city of Lisbon. You have apartments in Baixa (Lisbon's downtown), serviced apartments in Chiado, holiday accommodations in Belém and a variety of apartments in all other major locations in Lisbon. Don't forget to check the promotions and last minute accommodations in Lisbon.
4 Apartments Together
29.04.2010
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We have 4 lisbon apartments, on the same building, in Baixa area!
They are an excellent option if you travelling with a group of friends, but looking for some privacy!
Book the Apartment 31 together with the Apartment 103 and get 30% discount on the second apartment!
Both apartments have wooden roofs and natural light
NEW - Apartment 29, in Chiado
23.04.2010
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Cabo da Roca and the west side of Sintra
23.04.2010
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The magic Mountain of the Moon watches the sunset form on its west side. It sees the sun, not only failing asleep, but also sinking into the ocean. It is on this side - on the beautiful and exclusive Guincho beaches and the Cabo da Roca cliffs - that Sintra kisses the Atlantic.
Discover the beaches of the Sintra coast, with their fine golden sands bathed by the waves of the Atlantic Ocean. You will certainly appreciate the trip to Praia de São Julião, Praia das Maçãs and Praia Grande.
No visit to the Sintra coast would be complete without a trip to Cabo da Roca, Europe's westernmost point, "where the land ends and the sea begins" as Luis de Camões has put it in his epic poem "Os Lusíadas" . The Cabo da Roca lighthouse has been operating since 1742. The surrounding landscape is breathtakingly beautiful.
With a strong maritime influence, the wets side of Sintra is full of deep leafy valleys and proud hills, namely Peninha that, from its 486 metres peak, dominates nearly everything around it. In Peninha you will find the Peninha Chapel, founded by Frei Pedro da Conceição at the end of the 17th Century. This chapel is situated at one of the most attractive points of the Sintra Mountain, by the ruins of an older one - the Chapel of São Saturnino.
Vacations in Lisbon Region offers a completely variety of choices. Culture, Nature and fantastic sandy beaches. Choose an apartment in Lisbon for your vacations and discover the capital city, the sea and the mountains around. Don't forget to check the special offers! There's always promotions and last minute accommodations in Lisbon.
