Manley (DD 940) - Naval Cruise Book

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T V ' f early in the morning between Cais do Sodre and Estoril C16 milesj and serves the many branches. Connections can be made from Lisbon to all parts of Portunl and Spain. RESTAURANE-Lg Foon-.AND Bsvgzggiicgs There are two good restaurants, the Del Castro and the Continental Hotel in Vigo. Local Lisbon milk supply is UNSAFE to drink without boiling three times. There is no pastuerized milk. Lisbon public water is safe to drink but outside the city the water should not be used for drinking purposes. The quality of restaurants runs from very good to some poorer ones. Better class restaurants charge approximately 3A.5O per meal. CHURCHES Portugal is predominately Roman Catholic but there are several protestant churches and one Jewish Synagogue V in the city. The english language is used in the below churches: Corpo Santo - Large Corpo Santo CCatholicl Saint George CEpiscopalianl - Rua de Estela Scotch Presbyterian - Rua Arriaga, 13. ATHLETIC FACILITIES The following facilities are available in Lisbon for visiting naval personnel: Roller Skating Cone public rink in Park Mayerb Tennis courts in Zoological gardens Swim ing Cprivate clubs-permission required in edvancel Bicycling C.25e per hr at Campo Grande Park? Golf CPrivately owned British club, Soccer Handball Basketball Gymnasiums Cpermission required in advancei Horse Racing Cevery Sunday during sum er monthsl

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VY V- Y' v A , ,lash-f --f V, ,I -.lP ' fn A CURRENCY ' -ti.-l Loc 1 regulations permit 1 nding U S currency .nd there are 1 numbe f .1 Q -3 - Q 3 4- .. Q q ' C' . ' c Q c id r, - Q,- . . - r o legil ncney exchange h uses in Lisbon. While business people readily accept U.S. cur- rency, they hesitate to take coins and will only do so at a high discount. Portuguese money is divided into the following: Coins - 305, 810, 350, 1500, 2350, 5300, 10300, 203005 Notes - 20300, 50300, 100300, 500300, l000300, called escudos. 20300 escudos equals 30.70 American. S ' ee last page of Lisbon section for complete breakdown on currency. MAIL Ample commercial land, sea and air mail service is available. The principal post offices are at Praca do Commecio fBlack Hors S A - e quarel at the Praca des Restaur- aders. Large red mail boxes are scattered throughout the city at the edge of the sidewalks. MEDICAL FACILITTES The following hospitals maintain permanent emergency service: Hospital of Santa Marta, Rua de Santa Marta, telephone A8181 CUniversity hos 't l ' o pi a with about L00 beds, but usually crowdedl and the Hospital de Sao Jose, Rua Jose Antonio S ' errano, telephone 29131 Ccivil charity hospital with best medical stiff in Lisb D C. . on 3 Hospital de Marinha Campo de Santa Clare, telephone 27123 Cnaval Hospital? TRANSPORTATION The number of cabs in Lisbon is officially 2 . , 00. Cabs are plentiful and inexpensiv . As e by law, one pays what the meter reads, plus the customary ti f l ' ' ' kilometer 3 escudos limited to authorized p o OZ. Outside Lisbon Taxis charge by the and not by thc taxi meter. Rates are from 2 to per kilometer. A few buses can be taken downtown to Estrola and Portela Airport at P cost of 6 to 12 cents per trip. Private bus excursions can be arranged at reasonable prices, if reserved well in advance. Street cars to all points of the city cost a maximu1 of 13 0 n 5 escudos. Portuguese trains are slow and usually crcwded. Tickets have to be bought in advance. An electric train runs abo t ' u every half hour until

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'Y' -'W' ' V. .nn TOUR? LHP RQINTS 0F INTEREST The following are believed to be some of the mein points of interest for naval personnel visiting Lisbon: The Castle of St. Georgeg St. Vincentfs Church, the Old City, Armaments Museum, Aqueduct of the Free Waters, Porliement House, Estrela Church, National Museum of Ancient Art, Coach Museum, Monastery cf the Jeronimosg Tower of Belemg Mofre Convent Palace, irribids Beach, Quelux National Pel- aceg and the villages of Estril ind Sintra. Information pamphlets and guide booklets may be obtained from the U.S. Naval Attechesfs Gffice. gttuss ,AND p Hofrsts There are no typical American dance halls in Lisbon. The popular night clubs are the following: Nine, Negresco, Galga, Tokay and Wonder Bar Cin Estrill. Lisbon night clubs open about 2300 and close at 3 or A oYclock in the morning. They have a cover charge of about 25 escudos f3l.00j or n minimum.chsrge of 50 escudos fS2.00D. Like night clubs in other countries, many are 'clip joints' and prices should be ascertained before ordering. Most clubs have e smell floor show, usually with Spanish Dancers. Portuguese brandy and beer are cheap and even whiskey is reasonable on American night club standards. The British mbdssy operates an organization for en- listed men called the British Seamenfs Institute where genes such as billiards, table tennis, cards and chess may be played, and where food end drink at low prices may be ob- tained. The below are the recommended hotels in and around Lisbon Hotel Florida Hotel Palacio CEstorill Hotel Atlontico CEstorill Hotel Avenida Palace Victoria Hotel BEACHES There are a number of beaches along the coast of Lis- bon to Estoril, such as Cakias, Garcavelos, Estoril, etc.