Today's journey brought me to Saldanha. It is one of the crossover stations as it serves both the…read moreLinha Vermelha (Red Line) and the Linha Amarela (Yellow Line). It is one of the oldest stations on the Lisbon network, having opened in 1959. It is an underground station and is surprisingly handicapped accessible. At the street level, look for the lift station. I couldn't find it. That would have been helpful for me with my big suitcase today. Instead, I lugged it down the stairs. The ticketing concourse has the usual automated vending machines (my 24 hour ticket hasn't expired yet!) and turnstiles. On the Yellow line, it is between Campo Pequeno (towards Odivelas and Picoas (towards Rato). And on the Red Line, it is between São Sebastião (the next station is the end of the line) and Alameda (towards Aeroporto). Signage was good enough that I did not get lost or on the wrong platform. This is my 16th Lisbon metro station and the last of this trip to this wonderful city https://www.yelp.com/collection/CfbD1v3ZM2fs8rXAVMjOrg/ [Review 19068 overall - 261 in Portugal - 37 of 2023.]

Metro Saldanha is a metro station in Lisbon. It is on both the Yellow and Red Lines making it a…read moreuseful changeover station. You can use the red line from this station to get to the Airport within 19 minutes, and the central location within the city would make this a likely stopover point for those travelling to the Airport. It is also reasonably close to the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel. The Lisbon Metro seemed straightforward to navigate between lines and in stations. Ticket machines have an English language option. The pricing is reasonable, costing €1.80 for unlimited use of the metro within one hour, however, you must also purchase the "navegante card" for 50 cents, this can be re-loaded, but with it only being a tiny bit of paper, it is easy to damage or misplace, and the cost does add up if you keep leaving it behind. The Lisbon Metro as a whole is unique and many of the stations have interesting artwork which can be a tourist attraction in its own right. In terms of everything else, it's pretty much an average Metro station in Lisbon, the art is nice, but there are certain nicer-looking stations on the network, once you're underground it is fairly easy to follow the station and get between lines, with signage provided in English and Portuguese being quite good. I do agree with other reviews that the lift was hard to find, and I too had to carry my large suitcase down the stairs on my way to the Airport. 3*

Located on the Blue Line (Linha Azul) between Avenida (towards Reboleira) and Baixa-Chiado (towards…read moreSanta Apolónia), the station is located under Praça dos Restauradores. It is an underground station and while there are plenty of stairs, there are also lifts between the platform level and the ticketing mezzanine and between the mezzanine and street level. The station opened in 1959 as part of the original Lisbon metro and has since been expanded and retrofitted a couple of times. Today, the platforms appear quite modern and clean. There are many restaurants and hotels in the Praça dos Restauradores. The obelisk in the plaza is a monument that commemorates the end of the Iberian Union in 1640 and the independence of Portugal from Spain. At the ticketing level, you'll find the usual automated ticket vending machines and turnstiles. This is one of the busier stations on the network as it is close to some of the main tourist areas and plazas. Keep an eye on your wallet and other valuables. [Review 19012 overall - 210 in Portugal - 2536 of 2022.]

We used this metro stop to get to our dinner reservation at the Casanova Pizzeria. It was easy to…read morefind the entrance to the metro, and once inside, easy to navigate to get to the right platforms (there are only 2!). All the stairs helped give me a good workout but there's also escalators if you have mobility challenges. I liked that the entry/ exit to a public parking garage was also co-located with the metro station. I loved the large tile mural on the walls of the station, which paid homage to the World's major metropolitan cities in a Kandinsky-esque style. With only two platforms, there are 3 city mural dedicated to them per platform. After a LOT of googling, I think have discovered that the artist of these murals might be a Portuguese artist by the name of Nadir Afonso, and his style of art is geometric abstraction. If that is incorrect, please let me know! Yelp 191/ 2019

Estação de Metro Picoas (Picoas Metro Station) is one of the original 11 stations on the Lisbon…read moreMetro, opening in 1959, in parts it is showing signs of age compared to other stations on the network, although it's still easy to follow the station from the street to platform, and the art is unique. The station was refurbished in 1995. If you're staying at the Doubletree by Hilton - Fontana Park hotel, this is one of the closest Metro stations, as it is only a short walk away (Under 300 meters), although Saldanha (one stop away on the yellow line) provides a connection onto the Red line so might be a better option if heading to the Airport. It is located on the Yellow Line only. The Lisbon Metro seemed straightforward to navigate between lines and in stations. Ticket machines have an English language option. The pricing is reasonable, costing €1.80 for unlimited use of the metro within one hour, however, you must also purchase the "navegante card" for 50 cents, this can be re-loaded, but with it only being a tiny bit of paper, it is easy to damage or misplace, and the cost does add up if you keep leaving it behind. The Lisbon Metro as a whole is unique and many of the stations have interesting artwork which can be a tourist attraction in its own right. At Picoas, the platforms were a little dark, but they still felt pleasant due to the artwork, there was also a small number of seats while waiting for the trains to arrive.

We waited on a long line to purchase our metro pass. Machines don't seem to work so we can't…read morepurchase our tickets. Three workers tried to help the group purchase 24 hr., 48 hour & other tickets. Options & pricing wasn't clear nor were directions. The trains arrived quickly, were clean, felt safe & there were many seats.

The Lisboa Metro was very easy to use. There are only four lines, but they disperse to all parts of…read morethe city. The stops are situated at very convenient locations, mostly squares of the various barrios. It was clean and felt relatively safe even late at night. The trains run until 1am. The only snafu I encountered was my ticket expired on my ride and I wasn't able to get out of the station. It's odd because there are no purchase kiosks on the inside of the gates. Luckily another rider helped me pass through.

Lisbon International Airport probably has the best international food court in Europe!…read more If you're here and have the time, relax and enjoy a glass of wine. There are meat carving stations for the outrageous sandwich offerings, freshly made baked goods and good coffee. I was able to get my last Euros sold back for US Dollars at one of the many exchange kiosks. I had a weird interaction with one of the vendors. I had a small Portuguese Olive Oil can that I wanted to purchase. The cashier asked for my boarding pass (??) and said I cannot purchase this item and take it back to the US of A. Um... We're behind the security check points? Very strange.. Speaking of security, I must have shown my passport to every check point before boarding the actual plane. They aren't playing around at the Lisbon International Airport! I left Olive Oil-less but felt secure throughout my time here.

There is always a first time for everything! Landed here from DC and passport control was speedy…read moreand easy. Asking for directions was a breeze since everyone speaks English and my little Spanish get me by in a bind. The connection to domestic flight was a little challenging but we got it done. I needed a boost and there are a few SBUX but we have that at home so I tried Cafe on Nata de Pastel... A single shot of espresso and pastry to get me to where I am going. 1st rate airport!

Not a metro station, Estación de Santos is a train station in Santos-o-Velho neighborhood. It…read moreserves the Comboios de Portugal line between Lisbon's Cais do Sodré, Oeiras and Cascais along the southern coast. An automated ticket vending machine will sell a ticket and yes, it does have an "English" button so I could understand the prompts for "one-way" or "return" and "where are you headed." There were conductors checking tickets on both of my journeys so I wouldn't recommend trying to ride without a ticket. This is a simple above ground station with minimal cover from the elements. If it's raining, you're getting wet. The station has two tracks with a small waiting area building (it was closed and boarded up this morning) and a pedestrian overpass. There are a bench or two but that's all. On Av. 24 de Julho, you can expect regular tram and bus service. Across the way is Calçada Ribeiro Santos and there are local buses there too. [Review 19039 overall - 234 in Portugal - 8 of 2023.]

São Sebastião is where the Linha Azul (blue line) and Linha Vermelha (red line) meet. It is a free…read moreinterchange between the two lines and there is signage to direct you from one to the other. The station initially opened in 1959. At street level, this is the São Sebastião da Pedreira (Saint Sebatrian of teh Quarry) neighborhood which is where you'll find the Igreja de São Sebastião da Pedreira, the Mesquita Central de Lisboa (Lisbon Central Mosque), the Museu Calouste Gulbenkian https://www.yelp.com/biz/fundação-calouste-gulbenkian-lisboa-2?hrid=VYhMHcMrkrBVL-EAZ-ey3Q and the Bairro Azul neighborhood. The station is underground and there are lifts from street level to ticketing and from ticketing to both train platforms. And yes, plenty of stairs. They love stairs in Lisbon! On the Red Line, this station is the terminal station south/west. The next station towards the Airport is Saldanha. On the Blue Line, the next station towards Reboleira is Praça de Espanha and the next station towards towards Santa Apolónia is Parque. All four platforms are side platforms. [Review 19011 overall - 209 in Portugal - 2535 of 2022.]

I love this stop! I live near here. It's very clean.. and yes, it lacks art like the Parque one.. I…read morelike it nonetheless! I like the little bookstore upstairs and the clothes they sell. It's cool:)