Dec 9, 2024

"Cacilheiro" boat trip Lisbon

Relax and enjoy...

"A boat trip with the "Cacilheiro" in Lisbon is a must. The boats are old and rusty, but an important part of our lovely town. My tip: go to Cacilhas!"

They're crowded and running from sunrise to sunset. Some are old and rusty, but orange "Cacilheiro" boats are definitely part of our lovely town. Some say, that since the new Catamarans are being used they will soon disappear as they are becoming obsolete. Thank you again, modernists! Now I'm praying to all my gods, the city mayor, the left and right parties and our king who doesn't rule, that someone please have a look at these wonderful unique boats and please... please... don't throw them to the nearest junkyard.

There are many ways to discover our old city: A walk in the old quarters, the old trams of Lisbon or, if you prefer, a trip to Cacilhas just to enjoy the views.

I've mentioned several times that the light in Lisbon is different from every point, and if you get on a boat on a sunny day, the reflection in the river and the views of Lisbon are breathtaking. You must definitely see Lisbon from the Tagus river and enjoy a relaxing boat trip.

I recommend you take a trip to "the other band" (as we call the other side of the river), to Cacilhas for example - there are several fishermen's restaurants there, so you can have seafood. Walk on the deck to enjoy the views. From here, you can see the whole town from a different perspective.

It's only a cheap 12 minutes trip on a traditional old "Cacilheiro" boat, you'll enjoy every second!

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Terminal Fluvial do Cais do Sodré 1249-249

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