Maria Adélia Carvalho was born and raised in Lisbon, 44 years ago. Always interested in the world of Communication, Adélia has been working in Hospitality and Tourism for several years. Fighting with tooth and nail for every project she is challenged to, she is dedicated to making them different in their concept and with their own personality, having in common an exquisite notion of quality in the art of serving and welcoming. Passionate about Lisbon, its magic light and its people, she recommends to all the visitors a ride in tram 28, a glass of wine on the riverside or the inevitable custard tart – “Pastel de nata”. Once the minimum requirements to discover the city are met, Adélia suggests travelling inside Lisbon…
Were you born in Lisbon? Yes.
Where do you live now? Parque das Nações.
How do you present the city to those who don’t know it? Magical, with a special light and a lot of energy. Captivating and enthralling. Impossible to resist and not coming back.
Which are the neighbourhoods the visitor can’t miss? Bairro Alto/ Chiado and Alfama. The variety of proposals of art, design and shops with differentiated products make Bairro Alto /Chiado a special place. Alfama is a neighbourhood with soul and very genuine, “it smells of Lisbon”.
Complete the following sentences:
Only in Lisbon do I find…this magical light that enchants everyone who visits and which we miss when we don’t see.
A perfect day in Lisbon … is spent walking and exploring its hills, ending by the riverside to enjoy a glass of wine in good company.
We can’t leave Lisbon without … riding the tram 28 and eating a “pastel de nata”
Which places cannot be missed?
One monument: Mosteiro dos Jerónimos.
One museum/cultural space: Museu dos Coches.
One garden: Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian.
One city view: Miradouro da Graça.
Best leisure activities? Walk on the beach and cycling by the sea.
Best Hotel: Valverde Hotel.
Best restaurants?
Author Cuisine: Sitio Valverde.
Portuguese cuisine: Pap’ Açorda.
Fish and seafood: Ramiro.
World cuisine: 100 Maneiras.
“Petiscar”: Pinóquio.
Good Price: Mini Bar.
Late Night Eats: Café de S. Bento.
To enjoy the view: Bica do Sapato.
Best cafés and ice cream parlours? Versailles e Santini.
Mandatory nightlife places? Pensão Amor, Lux, Terraço do Bairro Alto Hotel.
Best shopping adresses?
Fashion: Avenida da Liberdade.
Portuguese Products: A Vida Portuguesa.
Gourmet/wine shops: Mercado da Ribeira.
