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Book: ‘The 500 Hidden Secrets of Lisbon’ – Editor’s Note

Posted on 18 May 2016.

An insider’s guide to Lisbon and its hidden secrets and addresses; An inspirational and practical guide to Lisbon’s finest and most interesting places, buildings, restaurants, shops, museums, galleries, neighborhoods, gardens and cafes; A new edition in Luster’s successful and attractive series of city guides; Photography by Manuel Gomes da Costa.

Where are the 5 best places to eat like a Portuguese? Which are the 5 best restaurants for Petiscos? Where can you find the nicest salons and barber shops? Which are the 5 best places to see Azulejos? Where will you find the most unique lifts and elevators? The best Lisbon area beaches?

The 500 Hidden Secrets of Lisbon reveals these good-to-know places and many more. An affectionate and informed guide to Lisbon, written by a true local.

This is a book for visitors who want to avoid the usual tourist spots and for residents who are keen to track down the city’s best-kept secrets.

Contents: 105 Places to Eat Good Food; 65 Places for a Drink; 70 Places for Shopping; 25 Buildings to Admire; 45 Places to Discover the Real Lisbon; 80 Places to Enjoy Culture; 20 Things to Do with Children; 25 Places to Sleep; 45 Activities for the Weekend; 20 Random Facts & Helpful Hints.

About the Author

Miguel Júdice is CEO of the Thema Hotels group and Executive Coordinator (Tourism) at Universidade Europeia. He is the former President of the Associação de Hotelaria de Portugal (Portuguese Hotels Association) and Portuguese Ambassador of the European Party Caterers Association. He has more than 15 years of experience in the tourism and hospitality businesses. He has an academic background in Business Administration (Universidade Católica Portuguesa) and a Master’s in Hospitality from Cornell University.