Medical Services and Health Insurance
Students from the EU should bring the European Health Insurance Card. It will allow them to make use of the Portuguese Health Service. It is only possible to use the Public Health Centres and the Public Hospital emergency unit service with this document
Subsistence
There is one canteen, where the meals are offered at a much lower price than in restaurants. The cheapest meals for 2007/2008 were:
- Breakfast: + – €2.00
- Lunch: + – €5.00 / €7.50
- Dinner: + – €5.00 / €7.50
There are also snacks that offer alternative meals at different prices.
Out of the ISG:
- In normal restaurants, Student’s can have a meal (Lunch/Dinner) for the amounts of: € 7.50 to € 15.00 and more. Below you can find some restaurant addresses and information.
- Pap’Açorda
One of Lisbon ‘s gastronomic landmarks
Address: Rua da Atalaia, 57-59 (Bairro Alto)
Tel: 213 464 811
Mamma Rosa - Good Pizzaria with excellent Calzone. In the heart of the Bairro Alto. Reasonable prices and friendly service.
R. Grémio Lusitano, 14, Lisboa
Tel: 21 346 53 50 - Alcântara Café
Beautiful and monumental industrial architecture combining neo-classical and Twenties styles. Imaginative cuisine and discreet service. Ideal for business dinners or for an important date.
R. Maria Luísa Holstein, 15, Lisboa
Tel: 21 363 71 76 - Atira-te ao Rio
Cais do Ginjal, nº 69/70
2800-284 Almada
Tel: 21 275 13 80 - XL
Rua de São Bento, 334 – Lisboa
(perto da Assembleia da República)
Tel: 21 3956118 - Varina da Madragoa
Rua das Madres 34 – Lisboa
1200-711 LISBOA
Tel: 213965533 - Restaurante Bica do Sapato
Armazém B
Cais da Pedra à Bica do Sapato – 1900 Lisboa
Tel: 218 810 320 - Restaurante Eleven
Rua Marquês da Fronteira Jardim Amália Rodrigues – Lisboa
Tel: 213862211 - A Travessa
Travessa das Inglesinhas, 28
1200 LISBOA (Assembleia da República)
213902034 - Sr. Vinho
Rua do Meio à Lapa, 18
1200-723 Lisboa
Tel: (00351) 21 397 26 81/ 397 74 56 - K A I S – Restaurante Bar
Cais da Viscondessa
R. da Cintura – Santos
1200 – 109 LISBOA – PORTUGAL
21 393 29 30 - Blues Café
Rua de Cintura do Porto, Edifício 226
1300 Lisboa – Portugal
Tel: 21 395 70 85 - A Taverna
Rua das Amoreiras nº 47, Lisboa
Tel: 21 387 49 00 - A Viúva
Pátio do Pinzaleiro, 28 – B, Lisboa
Tel: 21 3966680
Traditional Cafés
- A Brasileira:
In 1905 the Brasileira café opened in order to sell coffee. In 1908 it became a favourite site for artists and writers to meet and converse. lt later became the favourite café of the most important modern Portuguese poet, Fernando Pessoa. A bronze statue of Pessoa, sitting at a table, is located in the esplanade. Open every day from 08h00 to 02h00.
Address: Rua Garret, 120-122, Chiado | Bus. 58, 100 | Tram. 28 | Subway. Baixa-Chiado - Suiça:
Recently refurbished, Café Suiça is a traditional meeting point for tourists. A swift “bica” (café) at the counter, an exquisite tea for those who have time to sit and stay or a fast, light meal.
Address: Praça D. Pedro IV, 96. | Tel. 213 214 090 | Bus. 1, 2, 11, 32, 44, 45, 83 | Subway. Rossio - Nicola:
The café was first opened in 1929 when it was the favourite haunt of the irreverent and rebellious poet Bocage (1765-1805) whose sculpture stands in the café. The café was remodelled recently and serves meals at upper-medium prices in the basement and ground floor and also at the esplanade. Open from 08h00 to 20h00 and closed on Sundays.
Address: Rua 1″ Dezembro, 20 | Tel: 213 460 579 | Bus. 1, 2, 11, 32, 44, 45, 83 | Subway. Rossio
Cyber cafes are almost everywhere, so here are just some of the places where you can have access to the Internet:
- Cyber.Bica
Rua dos Duques de Bragança, 7, 1200-162 LISBOA
Tel.: 213 225 004
Website: www.cyberbica.com
E-mail: cyberbica@cyberbica.com - Ciber Chiado
Largo do Picadeiro, 10 S/L, 1200-330 LISBOA
Tel.: 213 466 722
Website: www.cnc.pt/pages/ciber.html - Net Lisboa Café
Rua Padre Francisco, 24 C , 1350-226 LISBOA
Tel.: 213 971 824 - Ciber 25
Teatro Taborda, Costa do Castelo, 75
Tel: 218 865 786 - Centro Consulta Internet – Estação dos CTT
Pç dos Restauradores, 58
Tel: 213 238 700 - Webc@fe
R. Diário de Notícias, 126 – Tel: 213 421 181 - Café
Parque das Nações, Pavilhão do Conhecimento
Tel: 218 917 112 - Ponto Net
Lisboa Welcome Center, Terreiro do Paço
Tel: 210 312 700 - Ciber Café da Biblioteca Museu
República e Resistência
R. Alberto de Sousa, Cidade Universitária – Tel: 217 712 310
Public Transports
- Trams and Buses: the Carris (trams and buses company operating in Lisbon) has, besides the normal services, several special services for tourists and handicapped visitors (217 585 676 or 213 613 161). It’s always cheaper if you buy your tickets in advance than buy on bus that cost 1,40 euros The tourist circuits take visitors through Lisbon in open-top panoramic buses or in the 19th century trams. There are three tours: the Carris Tour, made through down town and the historical site of Belém; the Hills Tour that takes the visitors to the historical city; and the AeroBus, a direct connection to the Airport, to the city centre and to Cascais line trains. Also not be missed are the funiculars of Bica and Glória. Try these unusual funiculars to get in touch with some of the most typical quarters of Lisbon ( http://www.carris.pt/ ).
Contacts: +351 21 361 30 21 | +351 21 361 31 41 | +351 21 361 30 54
- Metro: the Lisbon underground metro works from 06h30 a.m. up to 01h00 a.m. and the tickets costing 1,30 Euros are valid for just one trip. Alternatively, you can choose between a 7 day ticket or a 10 journey ticket. Metro, in the rush hour, is almost impossible to catch, unless you enjoy travelling like a sardine. But is always interesting to get off in almost every metro station and enjoy the Art-deco, amazing panels of tiles, sculptures, and paintings turned into real masterpieces. This is our favourite way to get around Lisbon. It’s cheap, cool and fast! ( http://www.metrolisboa.pt )
- Ferries: Transtejo is the company responsible for the fluvial crossing of the Tagus River . Everyday, people from the other side of the river have to cross it to work in Lisbon or around the capital. This company also has Tagus Cruises, a tourist service that allows you to see Lisbon from the river. This is one of our favourites, especially at the end of the day, when the sunset can make this romantic crossing unforgettable (http://www.transtejo.pt; http://www.soflusa.pt ) Contacts: +351 808 20 30 50
- Taxis: Taxis in Lisbon are beige and usually have the word TAXI on top. Journeys start with a standard charge of around 2 Euros and the distance is metred from then on. Make sure you don’t forget anything as it is so hard to find that taxi again and, if you do, it’s very rare to get your things back ( http://www.retalis.pt/ ; http://www.cibertaxis.com )
- Comboio www.cp.pt you will obtain information about timetables, fares and booking, in national and international trains.
- Car rental: Hiring a car and driving around is the most economical option if you’re travelling with more than two persons. But, even if you’re alone, and you want to visit the surrounding areas of Lisbon with total independency, this would be the best choice.
