Great information, thank you. I am also a big fan of the subway, as opposed to the bus, and for the same reasons you shared. I grew up in New York City and I understand subways. Buses kind of freak me out because I have a poor sense of direction and even when you ask them to, bus drivers often forget to tell you once they've arrived at your stop. I am not planning to live in Lisbon but I believe Braga also has a subway and I know that Porto does.
When my wife & I went to Setubal the first time, we made 1 connection on metro and arrived safely. We started in Chiado and went down multiple escalators that seemed to take us 1/2 mile underground. It was to the point of making my wife feel very afraid. Connected to another line and 1 hour later we were in Setubal looking at the beautiful Maria Po’s ceramic statues you previously posted on. Coming back we took metro to Barreiro where we crossed by Ferry to Chiado/Baixa.
One of the best things I learned in Portuguese was how to ask for a senior discount! It helped us during the next five weeks of our trip.
“Desconto para idosos” - literal for old persons discount. Sometimes they asked for ID’s others no. But, it was 50% off of normal fares. I fell in love with Portugal again and again and again every time I had an experience like this.
Nancy, another great post! We enjoy the Porto Metro for the same reasons. Your post gives us the info we'll need to learn the Lisbon system next year. Thanks!
Great information, thank you. I am also a big fan of the subway, as opposed to the bus, and for the same reasons you shared. I grew up in New York City and I understand subways. Buses kind of freak me out because I have a poor sense of direction and even when you ask them to, bus drivers often forget to tell you once they've arrived at your stop. I am not planning to live in Lisbon but I believe Braga also has a subway and I know that Porto does.
I love your posts Nancy and look forward to reading them every day!
Thank you
When my wife & I went to Setubal the first time, we made 1 connection on metro and arrived safely. We started in Chiado and went down multiple escalators that seemed to take us 1/2 mile underground. It was to the point of making my wife feel very afraid. Connected to another line and 1 hour later we were in Setubal looking at the beautiful Maria Po’s ceramic statues you previously posted on. Coming back we took metro to Barreiro where we crossed by Ferry to Chiado/Baixa.
One of the best things I learned in Portuguese was how to ask for a senior discount! It helped us during the next five weeks of our trip.
“Desconto para idosos” - literal for old persons discount. Sometimes they asked for ID’s others no. But, it was 50% off of normal fares. I fell in love with Portugal again and again and again every time I had an experience like this.
My daughter lives in Lisbon because she is a diplomat at the ministry of foreign affairs and my granddaughters use the metro all the time.
They live in Rato so from there they go everywhere.
Nancy, another great post! We enjoy the Porto Metro for the same reasons. Your post gives us the info we'll need to learn the Lisbon system next year. Thanks!