Note that some airports do not have companion/family bathrooms. Security can be helpful in clearing and guarding a bathroom if you require privacy so your assistant or companion can assist you.
Sintra is a beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site, undoubtedly due to its breathtaking views and 19th century architecture. A short drive from Lisbon, Sintra feels like a city from a different time and place. Due to the age of Sintra, accessibility is challenging – cobblestones, steps, and steep elevations all present obstacles that the physically challenged traveler should take into account when planning a visit.
We visited Lisbon on a vacation to Europe during the summer of 2006. Lisbon, the capital city of Portugal, is a city rich with maritime trade history. The architecture of this city is simply breathtaking, with vibrantly colored porcelain tile clad buildings contributing to the old world charm of this quaint city. Even though Lisbon has narrow roads, cobblestone streets, uneven pathways, steep hills, and buildings with steps – which pose serious challenge to the physically challenged traveler – there are many things to see and do in this beautiful city that make a visit highly worthwhile, and there are definitely accessible ways to get around the city.