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PORTAS DO SOL ALFAMA
ALFAMA ∞ LISBON
Alfama the Medieval Maze
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This quaint medieval district (once the Moorish and Jewish quarter before it became a fishing community) is like a small village. It stands as a time capsule to the years before Lisbon was destroyed by the 1755 earthquake, as it remained standing thanks to its rock-solid foundations. Put away your map and wander aimlessly through its "becos" (alleys) and "largos" (small squares), allowing your senses to be the guides. You'll see laundry out to dry from balconies and magnificent views of the river, smell fish being grilled in a corner, hear the sounds of Fado coming out of a restaurant, taste some authentic traditional meals, and touch some dazzling tilework. Set in a visually stunning hill, this is Lisbon at its most picturesque and the very soul of the city. Life here continues much as it has for centuries, but walk down towards the river and you're once again in modern times: old warehouses have been renovated and turned into some of the city's coolest hotspots to have brunch or dinner, and some cool nightclubs to dance until sunrise.
is located in the most chic neighborhood of the city, where culture, history, fashion and shops meet.
8
exceptional apartments combining traditional charm
1 OR 2
rooms with areas between
40 TO 130 SQ.M.
ESCOLAS GERAIS 122 is located in the most chic neighborhood of the city, where culture, history, fashion and shops meet.
8
exceptional apartments combining traditional charm
1 OR 2
rooms with areas between
40 TO 130 SQ.M.
10 Reasons to invest in Lisbon 1 LOCATION
One of the main advantages of being in Lisbon is that it’s the closest European capital to the United States and to South America, particularly to booming Brazil. Lisbon also maintains privileged ties to its former African colonies, especially Angola. It’s also less than one hour away from Madrid with several flights every day, and about two and a half hours from Paris and London. Moreover, being on the edge of Europe also means that the ports of Lisbon, Sines and Setúbal are gateways to the old continent and to a market of 250 million Portuguese speakers around the world. 2 WEATHER
With close to 300 days of sunshine throughout the year, no snow, and temperatures that never reach the freezing point, Lisbon is a truly blessed city. It’s great living in a place where you can have beach days in October or March, where you can sit comfortably outside at a café terrace in February, and where you don’t have to worry about the dangers of snow on the ground. 3 SAFETY
Lisbon officially has the lowest homicide rate of any European capital and the lowest number of residents who have been victims of any crime in the previous five years, making it Europe’s safest capital. Naturally as a big city that doesn’t mean it’s crime-free, but comparing Lisbon’s safety issues with that of any major city in the world and you begin to get a sense of how much safer and lucky you really are in Lisbon. 4 QUALITY OF LIFE
Safety and agreeable weather are just two factors that contribute to a high quality of life in Lisbon. Freedom, human rights, a stable democracy, recreation facilities and leisure time also make the Portuguese capital one of the best places to live in Europe. Residents can be at the beach just minutes from downtown, or enjoy nature in several green spaces. Golf, surfing and other outdoor activities are also more accessible here that in other European capitals. 5 REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITIES
Foreigners are discovering Lisbon and buying entire buildings in the older neighborhoods. The historic atmosphere also attracts tourists so the current trend is to renovate buildings and rent theapartments for short stays. Despite the renovation boom, prices haven’t gone up. That’s due to the economic crises, so those who can invest will find that there’s no better time than now, especially when in about 20 years there will be fewer opportunities and higher prices. 6 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
Portuguese market has become known for being open to technological innovation and it’s been used by international companies as a test for new products. It’s now much easier to do business in Portugal, and the EU has recognized it as one of the countries that most reduced bureaucracy. It’s possible to set up a company in less than one hour, and according to the 2010 Global Benchmark Report, Portugal is the 7th OECD country with the lowest level of costs and taxes. 7 MODERN INFRASTRUCTUREs
Portugal is in the world’s top 10 for best road network, and it does reflect the focus on modernizing the country in the last couple of decades. The expanded airport is within 15 minutes of downtown, there’s a modern metro, new hotels and conference centers are growing businesses, as well as new world-class research centers (Champalimaud Foundation). 8 INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY
Lisbon was the first city in Europe to set up a network of electric car recharging stations, was recognized in 2011 as having Europe’s best fiber optic network, and Portugal has pioneered services in banking (particularly ATM), telecommunications, and renewable energy (close to 60% of the electricity in the country comes from renewable sources). 9 HUMAN RESOURCES
Unlike in the rest of southern Europe, you’ll find that in Lisbon there’s a sizable multilingual population, with 42% speaking two languages (especially English) and 23% speaking at least three. Improvements in education levels also means that there’s never been a better-prepared young generation in the country entering the job market. 10 TOURISM GROWTH
Lisbon hasn’t yet explored its full potential as a tourism destination, meaning it’s a tourism hotspot of the future. While it’s recently been given several high-profile Travel awards, and while it’s one of the world’s top 10 cities for corporate events, it’s still overlooked as one of Europe’s must-see capitals. The world simply doesn’t yet associate Lisbon to any particular image, but as visitor numbers grow, so does the city’s brand. Lisbon’s future is in large part in its tourism. If there is one smart investment in Lisbon, it’s in tourism, particularly in accommodation and cultural activities downtown and in historic neighborhoods.
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