Looking for neighborhood recommendations for Lisbon for 2-3 nights AirBNB rental. Bike friendliness, public transport and local residential color would be nice.
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Baixa, Chiado, Barrio Alta. Bike? Lisbon has steep hills similar to San Francisco. There are Elevadores( lifts) and Funiculars but do not know if bikes are allowed on them.
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Cascais, Portugal
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I see few bikes in the main tourist areas due to the hills and traffic congestion. And, I’ve never seen a bike on any of the funiculars or elevators and can’t imagine them being allowed due to the congestion.
If you go out a bit, bikes would be more doable. Possibly Belem? And much further out in Carcavelos and Cascais there are lots of bike paths and bikes.
In such a short stay, I would encourage you to use public transport rather than bikes and stay in Chiado or Alfama (for a bit more local color). But, Lisbon has become such a big tourist destination, a lot of the locals have moved out of Alfama.
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Very helpful. Thank you.