The castle sits high up on a hill, a steep hill to be reached on a hot day. We planned to take the tram as per the proverb:
Japanese proverb. “ ‘A tough man climbs the mountain. A wise man sits in the water.’ ”
Tram is a major tourist attraction with an hour wait, maybe more. We walked.
But first to the area known as mourarai,old Moorish section and home of fado. Undergoing major gentrification, looks like its character will again change. Twisted streets, tiled walls, lots of murals and graffiti, construction taking down the old buildings. Fado indications vid the outdoor pavilions.
Up to the castle, likely the long way. Like the alcazar in Seville with a community on the surrounding streets, a Moorish castle overlooking the river. Views of course, park-like ambience away from the defense walls.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/S%C3%A3o_Jorge_Castle
Then up, up to miradouro st. Monte, highest point, best view, with a shrine included. Long windy walk down following the tram line. Lite dinner afterwards.
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