Service areas · Alfama and Castelo
Massage in Alfama and Castelo
Alfama comes from the Arabic al-hamma, "the baths". You're in the right place.
Service areas · Alfama and Castelo
Alfama comes from the Arabic al-hamma, "the baths". You're in the right place.
Alfama in four stories
Before you relax, it helps to know where you are. Alfama isn't just pretty: it's the Lisbon that existed before Lisbon was Lisbon.
The Moors named it al-hamma, "the baths", after the hot springs on this hillside. Wellness has been in the neighbourhood's name for over a thousand years. We're just keeping the tradition going. We tell the whole story on the blog.
The 1755 earthquake flattened most of downtown Lisbon but spared much of Alfama. That's why these are the oldest streets in the city, a medieval maze no urban planner ever straightened out.
Up top, São Jorge Castle has the best view over the Tagus and a resident population of peacocks. On the way up, stop at the Portas do Sol and Santa Luzia viewpoints with their painted azulejo tiles.
Fado grew up in these alleys, and the Fado Museum sits at the foot of the neighbourhood. In June, Alfama is the heart of the Santo António festivities: grilled sardines, basil pots and street parades until dawn.
How it works
Tram 28 climbs the hill for you, but the rest of the day is all cobblestones, steps and slopes. At the end of it, decide where you want to relax:
We serve hotels and accommodations across the whole hill - from Alfama to Graça, from the Castelo to Santa Apolónia. Narrow streets aren't a problem: the therapist brings all the necessary equipment.
About the hotel service
Our spa is in Saldanha, about 15 minutes by taxi or Uber. For the full spa experience - luxury shower, tea, robe - the trip is worth it.
How to get therePicked for Alfama
Portuguese cobblestone is beautiful to look at and hard to walk on. These are the three treatments Alfama guests ask us for most:
Precise pressure on just the right points of your feet. The ideal treatment after a full day on stone and stairs.
Find out moreDeep muscle work for calves, thighs and backs that climbed to the Castle without complaining. Until now.
Find out moreGentle, fluid movements that melt the day away. Perfect in the late afternoon, before you head out to a fado house.
Find out moreFrequently asked questions
Yes - we know the hill well. The therapist carries the equipment in a portable format and reaches any accommodation, even where cars can't go. Send your address via WhatsApp.
Not at all. Half of Alfama has no lift and our therapists climb stairs every day. Just mention it on WhatsApp so we can allow a few extra minutes for setup.
By taxi or Uber it's about 15 minutes to Saldanha. By metro, take the blue line at Santa Apolónia, change at Marquês de Pombal to the yellow line and get off at Saldanha. The spa is steps from the station.
Your feet will vote for reflexology and your legs for deep tissue. If in doubt, tell us on WhatsApp how your day went and the therapist will recommend. You can also add a foot spa to any massage.
We serve all of Lisbon
Our hotel and home massage service covers central Lisbon and the city's main hotel districts - the same list you'll find on our Google Maps profile.
Send us your hotel or accommodation name via WhatsApp - we'll confirm availability within minutes and take care of everything.
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