Lisboa
Food scene
Big market hall with small eatery stalls where you can try Lisbon’s different tastes all at one place
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Time Out Market Lisboa
49 Av. 24 de JulhoBig market hall with small eatery stalls where you can try Lisbon’s different tastes all at one place
Traditional restaurant known for its coal-grilled fish and chicken
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Restaurante Primavera
101 R. Morais SoaresTraditional restaurant known for its coal-grilled fish and chicken
A faithful recreation of an old-style Lisbon tavern, in both food and decor. It's always busy, come early.
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Taberna da Rua das Flores
103 Rua das FloresA faithful recreation of an old-style Lisbon tavern, in both food and decor. It's always busy, come early.
Traditional flavours of the codfish cake filled with excellent Serra da Estrela cheese
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Casa Portuguesa do Pastel de Bacalhau
106 R. AugustaTraditional flavours of the codfish cake filled with excellent Serra da Estrela cheese
Opened in 1956, Ramiro has legendary status among Lisbon's seafood lovers. There is always a queue, be there early and grab a beer in the outside waiting area
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Ramiro
1 Av. Alm. ReisOpened in 1956, Ramiro has legendary status among Lisbon's seafood lovers. There is always a queue, be there early and grab a beer in the outside waiting area
Peruvian ceviche at its best. They don’t take reservations though.
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A Cevicheria
129 R. Dom Pedro VPeruvian ceviche at its best. They don’t take reservations though.
Vegetarian-minded diners flock to this attractive restaurant and wellness centre with a back garden/spa, an extensive lunch buffet and à la carte dinners.
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Jardim dos Sentidos
3 R. da Mãe de ÁguaVegetarian-minded diners flock to this attractive restaurant and wellness centre with a back garden/spa, an extensive lunch buffet and à la carte dinners.
This small, hip and bustling vegan place offers two elaborate, daily-changing chalkboard specials
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Ao 26
5 R. Vítor CordonThis small, hip and bustling vegan place offers two elaborate, daily-changing chalkboard specials
Neighborhoods
Visitors wander the steep cobbled streets of bohemian Bairro Alto to ride the Bica Funicular, visit lavish São Roque Church and take in the views from Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara. Many of the centuries-old houses in the neighborhood are decorated with vivid street art. After sundown, a diverse crowd fill the hip, quirky bars, while the evocative sound of Fado music is heard from traditional restaurants
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Bairro Alto
21 Tv. InglesinhosVisitors wander the steep cobbled streets of bohemian Bairro Alto to ride the Bica Funicular, visit lavish São Roque Church and take in the views from Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara. Many of the centuries-old houses in the neighborhood are decorated with vivid street art. After sundown, a diverse crowd fill the hip, quirky bars, while the evocative sound of Fado music is heard from traditional restaurants
City/town information
A laid-back area on the Tagus River, known for its seafood restaurants and houses decorated with colourful tiles. Among the area's shaded green lawns are historic landmarks that recall Portugal’s seafaring past, like the 16th-century Tower of Belém and the sail-shaped Discoveries Monument. Near the vast Gothic Jerónimos Monastery, the popular Pastéis de Belém patisserie is famed for its custard tarts.
→ Get the train (CP - Comboios de Portugal) by Cais do Sodré, 10min ride.
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Belém
A laid-back area on the Tagus River, known for its seafood restaurants and houses decorated with colourful tiles. Among the area's shaded green lawns are historic landmarks that recall Portugal’s seafaring past, like the 16th-century Tower of Belém and the sail-shaped Discoveries Monument. Near the vast Gothic Jerónimos Monastery, the popular Pastéis de Belém patisserie is famed for its custard tarts.
→ Get the train (CP - Comboios de Portugal) by Cais do Sodré, 10min ride.
A resort town in the foothills of Portugal’s Sintra Mountains, near the capital, Lisbon. A longtime royal sanctuary, its forested terrain is studded with pastel-colored villas and palaces. The Moorish- and Manueline-style Sintra National Palace is distinguished by dramatic twin chimneys and elaborate tilework. The hilltop 19th-century Pena National Palace is known for a whimsical design and sweeping views.
→ Catch the train at Rossio train station, 45 min ride (EUR 5 both ways)
→ Try the local sweet specialty Queijada at Casa Piriquita (R. Padarias 1, 2710-533 Sintra)
→ Visit the park “Quinta da Regaleira” and get lost in the dreamy set-up and tunnel systems
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Sintra
A resort town in the foothills of Portugal’s Sintra Mountains, near the capital, Lisbon. A longtime royal sanctuary, its forested terrain is studded with pastel-colored villas and palaces. The Moorish- and Manueline-style Sintra National Palace is distinguished by dramatic twin chimneys and elaborate tilework. The hilltop 19th-century Pena National Palace is known for a whimsical design and sweeping views.
→ Catch the train at Rossio train station, 45 min ride (EUR 5 both ways)
→ Try the local sweet specialty Queijada at Casa Piriquita (R. Padarias 1, 2710-533 Sintra)
→ Visit the park “Quinta da Regaleira” and get lost in the dreamy set-up and tunnel systems
Coastal fishing resort town. It’s known for its sandy beaches and busy marina.
Easily reachable by train (CP - Comboios de Portugal) from Cais do Sodré.
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Cascais
Coastal fishing resort town. It’s known for its sandy beaches and busy marina.
Easily reachable by train (CP - Comboios de Portugal) from Cais do Sodré.
Easy to reach by bus or car from Lisbon, great spot for your first surf lesson too.
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Costa Da Caparica
10/12 Praça de 9 de JulhoEasy to reach by bus or car from Lisbon, great spot for your first surf lesson too.
Large beach easily accessible from Lisbon city centre - take the train from Cais do Sodre for only € 1,95 one way. The beach is a ten minute walk from the Carcavelos train station.
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Carcavelos
Large beach easily accessible from Lisbon city centre - take the train from Cais do Sodre for only € 1,95 one way. The beach is a ten minute walk from the Carcavelos train station.
Sightseeing
The city's highest lookout point or miradouro. With such a position it means it offers uninterrupted 250 degree panoramic views across Lisbon from the stunning old quarters and castle to the downtown district of the city and beyond
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Miradouro da Senhora do Monte
Largo MonteThe city's highest lookout point or miradouro. With such a position it means it offers uninterrupted 250 degree panoramic views across Lisbon from the stunning old quarters and castle to the downtown district of the city and beyond
One of the most beautiful and welcoming terraces of Lisbon. Place has a small kiosk that conveniently serves its visitors.
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Miradouro Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen
Calçada da GraçaOne of the most beautiful and welcoming terraces of Lisbon. Place has a small kiosk that conveniently serves its visitors.
Located on one of Lisbon’s seven hills and is famous not only as a lookout, but also as a retreat for observers & some great street musicians.
Santa Catarina
Located on one of Lisbon’s seven hills and is famous not only as a lookout, but also as a retreat for observers & some great street musicians.
Markets
This historical industrial complex houses an array of arty retailers & unique restaurants. Markets on Sunday. Great rooftop → Rio Marvilha (see above in “Rooftops”)
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Fábrica LX
103 R. Rodrigues de FariaThis historical industrial complex houses an array of arty retailers & unique restaurants. Markets on Sunday. Great rooftop → Rio Marvilha (see above in “Rooftops”)