Discovering Portugal: a walk around Alfama and a trip to Cape Rock and the Devil's Mouth

On the pavements of the ancient district of Lisbon, it is as if the footsteps of the Moors and the sounds of fadoo are about to be heard. We will wander through the labyrinths of history in the village of Alfame in the center of the capital. Let's look into the courtyards, climb the secret stairs. And then we'll go to the ocean shore at the very edge of Europe, where there are only waves and wind. One day - two trips.

Alfama and the center of Lisbon - on foot

Commerce Square - it was from here that the city began to develop and turned into the capital of the maritime power. I'll tell you about the devastating earthquake of 1755, which seemed to restart the history of Lisbon

House with Spikes - you will see a symbol of resilience in the face of disasters. We will discuss who owned this house and what role it played in history

Alfama Streets - we will walk along the alleys with a Moorish layout. Let's take a look at the colorful places that are not written about in the guidebooks

The birthplace of St. Anthony - you will find out why on the day of this saint they give pots with basil, sing serenades and get married

Sé Cathedral - you will find out why it looks more like a fortress

Portas do Sol observation deck - here the city is fully revealed, and you will see the entire route traveled through old woman Alfama

Journey to Cape Rock - by car

After the walk, you will have enough time to have lunch and rest without haste - before the adventure. Then we will go to the westernmost cape of the continent - Cabo da Roca. This is the place where the earth breaks off into the Atlantic. Rocks, wind, open horizon - it was from here that sailors went into the unknown to rewrite the world map. On the way to Lisbon, we will drive along the Atlantic coast, visit the famous "The Devil's Mouth" in the resort town of Cascais.