Patrícia Almeida – 24 Hours in Lisbon
We tag along with photographer Patrícia Almeida through Lisbon forest and discover neighbouring beaches, with nibbles in a rowdy bar. We still had time to visit an alternative gallery and dance with Apollo, ending the night in Cais do Sodré.
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A history graduate from Universidade Nova de Lisboa, when shegot tired of working as a prduction assistant, she took off to Goldsmiths College, in London, where she studied Image and Communication. She has done work that focuses on the relationship between Man and urban areas. In 2001, sheheaded for Tokyo, where she prduyced the book No Parking. Since 2003 she has been part of the European photographer collective P.O.C. – Piece of Cake, having participated in various grup exhibitions. Highlights include the book Portobello (2009), with photographs taken in the Algarve. The photographer was also one of the three finalists of the BES Photo 2010 competition, with her project All Beauty Must Die.
by Maria João Veloso
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Freak & chique
“With a milky coffee and a rice cake, I start my day in the recently renovated Príncipe Real park, more specifically at senhor Oliveira’s kiosk. I like Bar Entretanto in Hotel do Chiado, not only because of the stunning view but aso because of the comfy and snug sofas. A great atmosphere to read the newspapers provided.”
Quiosque do Oliveira
Jardim do Príncipe Real
Bar Entretanto, Hotel do Chiado
Rua Nova do Almada, 114
+351 21 325 6100
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In Lisbon wood
“A memorable trip to do with children is going to Tapada da Ajuda, which houses the Astronomy Observatory and the Astronomy Faculty. Boasting an area of 100 hectares full of nooks and hiding places, here, you feel like you’re in a wood. Most of all, I like visiting the horses at the highest point of the tapada. It’s one of my favourite places in Lisbon, almost like a secret.”
Tapada da Ajuda
+351 21 365 3553
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Beach caprice
“Lunch time is beach time. I order a pizza Capricciosa, in Carcavelos, but instead of sitting in the restaurant or on the terrace, I have a picnic on the sand.”
Pizzeria Capricciosa
Avenida Marginal Praia de Carcavelos, Sector Nascente
+351 21 457 9254
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Full steam ahead
“I let my lunch go down on a ferry across the Tagus between Belém and Trafaria. It’s one of the loveliest things you can do in Lisbon. If I take the car, I pop over to Cova do Vapor, which is situated where the river ends and the sea begins. The old fishing town (now a seaside resort) is one of my favourite spots to see the capital from the other side of the water.”
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Photographing on Costa
“As I’m on the south bank, I visit Costa da Caparica. I think the sea front with all those bars and pavement cafés are great subjects for photography. The trip itself is well worthwhile. It’s a place I’d like to photograph again, from the locals to the surfers. So not to come back empty-handed, I go to Capote to buy a traditional sweet from the town, the Claudino, a cake that pays homage to the fishermen of Ílhavo who emigrate to here.”
O Capote
R. Pescadores 40-A/B, Costa da Caparica
+351 21 290 1274
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Back of the net and bivalves
“Watching a game of football in the Zapata restaurant is the best way to feel the passion of Portuguese supporters. Recently renovated, this restaurant is famous for its petiscos (Portuguese version of tapas). To go with an ice-cold white wine, I dither between snails, clams, fried prawns or crab. I can never resist the warm croquettes stuck on my table as I sit down.”
Restaurante Zapata
Rua Poço Negros 47/9
+351 21 390 8942
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Artful dodging
“For something a little more cultural, I go to Plataforma Revólver. There are always various exhibitions at this independent and non-commercial association. Here, contemporary art is promoted via the organisation of artistic residences, actively participating in the international dissemination and dialogue of art. The palce is closed in August, but in September it reopens with an exhibition with various artists.”
Plataforma Revolver \\\
Rua da Boavista 84
+351 21 343 3259
http://transboavista-vpf.net/contactos
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Receitas da Varina
“I like having dinner in Varina da Madragoa, because of the cod pataniscas with rice and beans. Here, the cod is served in various ways and a couple of my favourites is à Brás and à Varina. The Nobel Prize winner for Literature José Saramago ate here for years. A place that boasts quality from a bygone age.”
Restaurante A Varina da Madragoa
Rua das Madres, 34
+351 21 396 5533
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Ballroom dancing and record request
“The night might start with a dance at Alunos de Apolo. Then I see if there’s any shows promoted by Filho Único, or at ZDB (Galeria Zé dos Bois), or at Lux. If there isn’t, I go down to Cais do Sodré for a drink in Liverpool. There are record requests or people take their own albums and the management are kind enough to play them.”
Alunos de Apolo
Rua Silva Carvalho, 225
+351 21 388 5366
Filho Único
Galeria ZDB
Rua da Barroca, 57
+351 21 343 02 05
Liverpool
Rua Nova do Carvalho, 21
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