Monte Terras

Secluded on a quiet street near Alfama. This cosy duplex offers sweeping vistas from one of the highest points in Lisbon. Downstairs is the main-living area. You will find the kitchen as you step inside -- it's fully equipped with all the essentials (including stove, oven, microwave and mini-fridge) needed to make yourself satisfying a meal, if you wish to stay in for the night. Next is the two-person dining table and the sitting room with a large comfy couch which can sleep one person. Upstairs in the loft is the master-bedroom with large double bed, lounge chair and skylight. Outside is the terrace that has a breath-taking view of Alfama. Be mindful of your head as the ceiling is very low.

The steep streets of Alfama, one of Lisbon’s oldest areas, are lined with shops selling traditional crafts and cafes. Passengers pack the historic no. 28 tram, which winds through Alfama on its way up to 11th-century São Jorge Castle. Views from Miradouro da Graça terrace stretch over the city to the River Tagus. In the evening, melancholy Fado music can be heard in some of the area's long-running restaurants.