Lisbon, Portugal Destination Guide
Section 1: Intro to the Destination
Lisbon is THE perfect place to visit as a tourist! The city is packed full of flavor with amazing foods ranging from fresh seafood to homemade pastries, and the Portuguese culture can be felt in every corner of each one of the very distinct neighborhoods. You can easily navigate the streets of Lisbon and short distances with the tram, metro, bus, etc. and uncover the history of this seabearing city. Even though there was a tragic earthquake in 1755, the city has done a fantastic job restructuring and rebuilding the famous monuments and structures. This is the perfect place to visit for 3 days or 2 weeks, but either which way, you will not fall short of things to do and experience!
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Historic, Cultural, and Delicious
What’s the Destination Known For?
Lisbon is the second oldest and the sunniest capital in all of Europe with over 3000 hours of sunshine a year!
The city is built on 7 hills! Lisbon is famous for its number 28 yellow tram in order to easily navigate the city and hills.
The city is covered in unique and colorful tiles that have become a part of the architecture of the buildings. First appearing in the 1500s and made a comeback in the 1950s.
FOOD!!! If you just go to Lisbon to eat, you have explored the city. Codfish, grilled Chorizo, Octopus, Pastel de Nata, Travesseiros, Queijadas, and more!
Fun fact: Portugal produces 50% of the worlds cork, so it can be found EVERYWHERE!
Getting There
Airport:
(LIS) Lisbon Portela (International) Airport
The only international airport in Lisbon, and on the edge of the city.
Metro: Aeroporto (705 Est. Roma-Areeiro line) to Areeiro, switch trains, Areeiro (vd Cais do Sodré line) to Baixa-Chiado. Takes about 50 minutes and costs 1.45€ / $1.70
Car: It’s about a 30 minute drive from the airport to the center.
Uber: yes, it does exist in Lisbon! You can catch an Uber X ride for about 7€-10€ / $8-$11.50 to the center.
Private Arrival Transfer: also an option!
Main Central Train Station:
All options are possible to the station: train, tram, metro, bus, taxi, etc
Location: Praça Dom Pedro IV, 1100-200 Lisboa
Local Etiquette
Tipping: it’s common to tip between 5-10%
Greeting: it’s customary to shake hands with new acquaintances
Transport: it’s better to purchase a prepaid car for buses and trams
Gestures: pointing is considered rude, so it is best to use an open palm face down
Words/Phrases to know:
Hello – Olá (oh-LAH)
Please – Por favor (poor fah-VOHR)
Thank you (if you are a male) – Obrigado (oh-bree-GAH-doh)
Thank you (if you are a female) – Obrigada (oh-bree-GAH-dah)
Yes – Sim (SING)
No – Não (NOWNG)
Goodbye – Adeus (ah-DEH-oosh)
Do you speak English? – Fala(s) inglês? (FAH-lah(sh) een-GLEHSH?)
I don’t understand – Não compreendo (now kohn-pree-EHN-doh)
Everything is good! – Está tudo fixe!
Cheers! – Viva! Saúde!
One espresso, please – Uma bica, por favor.
What time do you open? – A qué hora abre?
I want the house wine – Quero o Vinho de Casa
Weather
Temperatures:
Spring:
High: 72F / 22C
Low: 52F / 11C
Summer:
High: 84F / 30C
Low: 63F / 17C
Fall:
High: 79F / 27C
Low: 59F / 15C
Winter:
High: 63F / 18C
Low: 46F / 8C
Elevation: 108 ft / 33 m
The best month for swimming is September, the average sea temperature is 68F. The wettest month of the year is November.
The weather is best between June and August with the sunshine lasting between 10-11 hours. Fantastic months for warm weather and not so many crowds would include March-May and September/October. In winter, it will be chillier overall but still quite sunny throughout the 5 hour day.
How to dress: In the summer, light clothing as it can get quite warm throughout the day and sunscreen or a sunhat. In the spring and fall, layer up especially for the cooler evenings and bring a light coat. Walking shoes are a must!
Getting Around
In-city transportation
Tram/Buses: one can easily cross from one neighborhood to another in 7 to 10 minutes, for as low as 1.45€ / $1.70.
Metro: there are 4 lines in the city that can connect you between all of the popular sites.
Elevador de Santa Justa (Santa Justa Lift): Connects the end of Rua de Santa Justa (lower streets of Baixa) to the higher Largo do Carmo (Carmo Square).
Monday to Sunday: 7:00 - 22:00
General Price: 5.15€ / $6
Uber/Lyft: Both are great options in Lisbon!
Bikes: one can find several bike tours throughout the hilly city, or you can bike-hire/share an electric bike through the Gira App.
Lisboa Card: a great way to access the city in 3 different options (24-, 48-, and 73- hrs), the card provides unlimited transportation on the metro, bus, tram, cable railway, and train between Rossio and Sintra. It also provides free access to 23 city museums, and discounts to others.
Pick up the card at the Airport or at Praça do Comércio Welcome Center
24hr-card: 19€ / $22.60, 48hr-card: 32€ / $38.16, 72hr-card: 40€ / $47.70
Lisbon Hop-On Hop-Off Bus: see the city in 24 hours! The bus departs every 30 minutes between 9:30 to 19:00. There are two optional routes that stop throughout the city at different historic landmarks. The cost is 20€ / $24 per person.
Walking: Lisbon is also a great walking city! Although it is very steep and made up of 7 hills, you can easily get around the center neighborhoods in 30-40 minutes.
Section 2: What to See, Do, and Eat
Breakfast
Zenith (Brunch & Cocktails):
American Cafe
$$
Location: Rua do Telhal 4A, 1150-346 Lisboa
Monday to Sunday: 9:00-19:00
Famous for the brunch menu and smoothie bowls
Contemporary Cafe
$$
Location: Rua do Poco dos Negros 1, 1200-335 Lisboa
Monday to Friday: 8:00-18:00, Saturday & Sunday: 9:00-17:00
Famous for hot breakfasts that are served all day
Sama Sama Crepe and Juice Bar:
Street Food
$
Location: Travessa Corpo Santo 7, 1200-131 Lisboa
Monday: closed, Tuesday to Sunday: 9:00-16:00
Famous for crepes and juices
Brunch
Wish (Slow Coffee House):
Cafe
$$
Location: LX Factory, Rua Rodrigues Faria 103, espaço G.02, 1300 - 501 Lisboa
Monday to Sunday: 8:30-19:30
Famous for the coffee, but also has great sandwiches and bagels
European Cafe
$$
Location: Calcada do Combro 2, 1200-114 Lisboa
Monday to Sunday: 11:00-1:00am
Famous for amazing salads and freshly baked bagels
European
$
Location: Calçada do Combro 28, 1200-012 Lisboa
Saturday: closed, Sunday to Friday: 12:00-15:00, 19:00-22:30
Fantastic location if you want to enjoy a meal with the locals
Cafe/Bar
$$
Location: Miradouro de Santa Catarina (Adamastor), 1200-401 Lisboa
Monday to Sunday: 10:00-24:00
The viewpoint is incredible!
Lunch
Mercado Da Ribeira (Time Out Market): This is a must do while in Lisbon!
Opened May 2014, with 24 restaurants and 8 bars
Fresh seafood, curated hamburgers, nigiri, steak, francesinha sandwich, and more!
$-$$
Location: Avenida 24 de Julho 49, 1200-479 Lisboa
Sunday to Wednesday: 10:00-24:00, Thursday to Saturday: 10:00-2:00
Dress is Casual
A great spot to check out all of the local bites at the different food stands serving things from a quick snack to Michelin star quality food. The downstairs part is full of local fruit and vegetable seller, the upstairs is packed with the different vendors surrounded by long communal tables.
Serving locals for over 80 years, remodeled in 2013, offers 20 vendors
fish, seafood, meat, fruits, as well as pastries, pizza and sushi
$-$$
Location: Rua Coelho da Rocha, 1350-075 Lisboa
Sunday to Thursday: 10:00-23:00, Friday & Saturday: 10:00-1:00
Dress is Casual
“A new project in Portugal that aims to bring more life to the city of Lisbon and revive the tradition of the neighborhood of Campo de Ourique.”
Casa Portuguesa do Pastel de Bacalhau
Codfish cakes stuffed with serra da estrela cheese
$
Location: R. Augusta 106, 1100-053 Lisboa
Monday to Sunday: 10:00-22:00
Dress is Casual
Enjoy the traditional codfish cake stuffed with delicious cheese made fresh right in front of your eyes, served with a side of white port wine.
Dinner: (people eat later, usually around 21:00/22:00)
Mediterranean/European Tapas
Favorite Dishes: Grilled chorizo, bacalhao (codfish), tomatoes, cheese plate
$$
Location: Calçada do Combro 115, 1300 Lisboa
Monday & Sunday: closed, Tuesday to Saturday: 19:00-2:00
Dress is Casual
Upmarket Seafood
Favorite dish: cod baked in salt
$$
Location: Av. Dom Carlos i 55A, 1200-647 Lisboa
Monday to Friday: 12:30-15:00, 18:30-22:30, Saturday & Sunday: 13:00-15:30, 18:30-22:30
Dress is Casual
Mediterranean/Fusion
$$$
Location: Rua do Teixeira 35, 1200-459 Lisboa
Monday to Sunday: 12:00-14:00, 19:00-24:00
Dress is Upscale
10 course meal serving small, contemporary/traditional tasting menu of seasonal fusion/Portuguese dishes
Seafood/Portuguese
$$
Location: Av. Almirante Reis nº1 - H, 1150-007 Lisboa
Monday: closed, Tuesday to Sunday: 12:00-24:30 (line during dinner time)
Dress is Upscale Casual
One of the best seafood restaurants in Lisbon. Eating with your hand is more than recommended!
freshly baked buns, juicy crab, “bulhão pato” clams. Seafood in Portugal is best paired with Green wine.
Mediterranean/Portuguese Petiscos
$$
Location: Rua dos Prazeres 52, 1200-355 Lisboa
Sunday & Monday: closed, Tuesday to Saturday: 19:00-23:00, reservations recommended.
Dress is casual
Whole in the wall restaurant know for Petiscos (small eats) and good wine.
Ask for the daily specials, also good: Octopus, stewed snails, fava beans with cumin salad, salt cod with chickpea salad and cottage cheese with pumpkin jam
Contemporary/Portuguese
$$$
Location: Largo de São Carlos 10, 1200-410 Lisboa
Sunday & Monday: closed, Tuesday to Saturday: 12:30-15:00, 19:00-23:00
Dress is Upscale
Chef José Avillez presents bold Portuguese flavours in his dishes, winning him yet another Michelin Star just a few months after the opening.
Popular dishes: Jackson Pollock skate or Rebentação (Portuguese for Surf)
Other
Cafe/Bakery
Location: Rua de Belém nº 84 a 92, 1300 – 085 Lisboa
Monday to Sunday: 8:00-23:00
Famous for Pastel de Belém (egg/custard tart)
Note: there can be a long line, but it is so worth the wait!
Cafe/Bar
Location: Rua Garrett 120, 1200-205 Lisboa
Monday to Sunday: 8:00-2:00am
Historic cafe where Fernando Pessoa, the poet, wrote for many years
Great spot for having a coffee break or drink
Cafe/Bakery
Location: R. Padarias 1, 2710-533 Sintra
Wednesday: closed, Thursday to Tuesday: 9:00-20:00
Famous for Travesseiros (a long sugar coated pillow filled with egg yolk, almond and sugar), and Queijadas (small pies made from fresh cheese, sugar, eggs, flour and a little cinnamon wrapped in a crispy batter)
Family owned bakery for over 160 years in Sintra
Specialty shop
Location: Rua dos Bacalhoeiros 34, 1100-016 Lisboa
Sunday: closed, Monday to Saturday: 9:00-19:00
Famous for selling only tinned fish, including around 70 varieties
The tins make great souvenirs but must be taken home in checked luggage
Wine Bar
Location: nº 13, R. Bartolomeu de Gusmão 11, 1100-000 Lisboa
Monday to Sunday: 13:30-20:00
Famous for port wines, ranging from 4€ to 100€ per glass, paired with Portuguese cured/smoked meats and great cheese/charcuterie. The owner does a wonderful job providing recommendations and guidance in tasting and selecting the perfect wine.
Top foods to eat while in Lisbon:
Pastel de Nata: egg-tart pastry
Arroz de Taboril: monkfish stew with rice
Bacalhau: codfish
Polva a Lagareiro: boiled & roasted whole octopus
Sopa de Cacao: marinated shark meat stew
Posta Mirandesa: tenderloin cooked over an open fire
Top things to See and Do (by Neighborhoods)
Baixa-Chiado:
Baixa is known as Lisbon’s downtown/center district and extends down to the Tagus River. It represents late eighteenth-century town planning with beautiful buildings surrounding the squares of Rossio, Figueira, and the impressive riverfront Praça do Comércio. Most of the traditional shops and banks have survived, but a few of the structures have been transformed into hotels and guesthouses. Chiado is known as the chic district, lying between Baixa and Bairro Alto. It is fantastic for shopping or exploring the local restaurants and cafés.
Shopping mall with 6 floors of boutique shopping
Monday to Sunday: 10:00 – 23:00
Location: Rua do Carmo 2, 1200-094 Lisboa
Metro stop: Baixa-Chiado
“Here you can find five renowned restaurants that have created, with a touch of extravagance, different and original gastronomic concepts.”
This is the perfect spot if you love having dinner in a palace! Reservations are highly recommended, the restaurants are not specifically separated, you can pick from any of the 5 different menus once seated.
Sunday to Thursday: noon to midnight, Friday to Saturday: noon to 2am
Location: R. Alecrim 70, 1200-018 Lisbon
A 3km-long avenue extending from the center’s main park, Parque Eduardo VII, to the central Baixa. The Avenida was designed after the Champs-Élysées in the late nineteenth century, and is a short walk from Lisbon’s most popular attractions.
It is a fantastic area for a stroll after dinner or in the morning. The tree lined street is the perfect spot for designer boutique shopping.
Location: 1250-096 Lisboa
A notable square that sits on the site of the Royal Ribeira Palace that was destroyed in the 1755 earthquake. The square opens up to the Tagus estuary and one of the ferry terminals is a short distance away. This is also the location of the Arc de Triomphe, honoring King Jose I. Around the square you will find several cafes and restaurants.
Location: 1100-148 Lisboa
Bairro Alto:
known as the ‘high district’ or ‘upper town’ of Lisbon, it is spread out across a hill and just a little west of the old town of Baixa. During the day, Bairro Alto is known for its bohemian atmosphere lined with an array of boutiques, bars, restaurants, and graffitied architecture. You can also find the famou Pink Street here! Mostly quiet during the day, the neighborhood comes alive in the evening which makes it THE area for nightlife hotspots. You can find most of the city’s best bars and fado clubs during any time of night.
Alfama:
known as the city’s oldest quarter, as it survived the 1755 earthquake. The district has a strong medieval feel and old-world village allure with winding streets up the very steep hill lined closely with houses. You can spend all day exploring the authentic Portuguese food and listen to Fado music found in restaurants and on the streets. You can also find some of the best views of the city and the Tagus River.
Castle de São Jorge (St. George’s Castle)
a medieval castle overlooking the city of Lisbon with some of the most breathtaking views. The Castle is one of the most distinguishing landmarks in the city and stands tall in the old historic district of Alfama. The structure was built by the Romans more than 2,000 years ago, however, today you can pass through the large gate and take note of the Portuguese royal seal.
Monday to Sunday: 9:00 - 18:00 (November-February), 9:00 - 21:00 (March-October)
Location: R. de Santa Cruz do Castelo, 1100-129 Lisboa
General Price: 8.50€ / $10.00
Museu do Fado (Fado Museum):
“Since opening to the public in 1998, the Museum has incorporated items belonging to hundreds of interpreters, authors, composers, musicians, instrument manufacturers, scholars and researchers, professional and amateur artists: hundreds of personalities that witnessed and wrote the history of Fado….Museu do Fado pays tribute to all of them, investigating, maintaining and promoting the singularities of this performing art, born in Lisbon’s historic neighbourhoods.”
“Fado” is a strong tradition that has been in Lisbon since the early 19th century and in Portuguese means destiny or fate. The music is known for its soulful and often melancholy tone through guitars and mandolins and has a strong connection to the sea.
Monday: closed, Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00
Location: Largo do Chafariz de Dentro 1, 1100-139 Lisboa
General Price: 5€ / $5.75
Metro Stop: Santa Apolónia Station
Museu do Azulejo (Tile Museum):
Portugal is the place to go for artistic tiles and everything fired up in a kiln. The museum does a wonderful job marking the history of tile making and the technology used to create the famous ceramics over time. The blue-hued azulejos are the most popular exhibition and can be found in all sizes, types, and designs.
Monday: closed, Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00
Location: R. Me. Deus 4, 1900-312 Lisboa
General Price: 5€ / $5.75
Metro Stop: Santa Apolónia Station
National Pantheon (Church of Santa Engracia):
The dome took 284 years to build. Inside, there are several memorials honoring Portugal’s most revered historical figures, however, a visit to the rooftop provides one of the best viewpoints of Lisbon and the river.
Monday: closed, Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 - 17:00
Location: Campo de Santa Clara, 1100-471 Lisboa
General Price: 4€ / $4.50
Belém:
known for history and monuments set along the river. Portugal was established as world superpower when Vasco da Gama set sail from Belém in 1498 to open up trade routes to India. The area is about 10 minutes by train from the center of Lisbon, with many monuments and museums to see and explore.
Torre de Belém (Belém Tower):
Is now a UNESCO World Heritage site, but was once found on the edge of rocks used to defend the city against foreign ships. Since the shoreline has moved over time, the popular site looks almost connected to the riverbank. The tower was first constructed at the mouth of the Tagus River in the 16th century through the backing of of Saint John. It is the most iconic landmark in Lisbon, representing an architectural fusion of the Mudejar, the Moorish, the Gothic, and the Romanesque
Monday: closed, Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30/18:30
Location: Av. Brasília, 1400-038 Lisboa
General Price: 6€ / $7.00
Metro Stop: Belém station (Tram 15)
Padrão dos Descobrimentos (The Monument to the Discoveries):
Located on the shore of the Tagus river, the historical monument represents the success of Portuguese exploration during the Age of Discovery. The landmark was built in the early 1960s of beige stone and displays the legendary figures of Vasco da Gama (an explorer of India and Arabia) and Prince Henry the Navigator (an adventurer of the Great Sand Sea).
Monday: closed, Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00/19:00
Location: Av. Brasília, 1400-038 Lisboa
General Price: 5 Euros / $5.75
Metro Stop: Belém station (Tram 15)
Mosteiro dos Jerónimos (Jerónimos Monastery):
Built on the banks of the Tagus River to represent Portugal’s ‘Age of Exploration’, the UNESCO World Heritage Site was funded by the international trade of cloves, cumin, and exotic spices. The Manueline style architecture gives meaning to the elegant curves, ornate spires and grand carvings. It is easily one of the most attractive monuments in Lisbon built to give thanks to Vasco da Gama.
Monday: closed, Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30/18:30
Location: Praça do Império 1400-206 Lisboa
General Price: 10 Euros / $12
Metro Stop: Belém station (Tram 15)
A modern art museum that lets you get up close to the original works by Picasso, Dalí, Francis Bacon, Andy Warhol and Mark Rothko, thanks to the wealthy Madeiran Joe Berardo’s art collection.
Monday to Sunday: 10:00 - 19:00
Location: Praça do Império 1400-206 Lisboa
General Price: 5 Euros / $5.75 (free admission on Saturday)
Metro Stop: Belém station (Tram 15)
Sintra (Day-Trip):
A village of castles and ancient palaces with exoctic gardens and greenery. This has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995 because “the cultural landscape of the Serra and the town of Sintra represents a pioneering approach to Romantic landscaping that had an outstanding influence on developments elsewhere in Europe”. The main attraction includes the fairytale Palácio da Pena, and several other sites, as well as the breathtaking views of the Sintra-Cascais-Lisbon region.
A self tour is definitely possible, however, a guided tour is highly recommended.
Travel: The train departs from Rossio train station (usually 3 departures per hour) and takes about 40 minutes. The return ticket usually costs 4.40 Euros.
There is a convenient tourist bus (route 434) that connects the train station to the Moors Castle and Pena Palace. The bus departs every 15 minutes and the round trip costs 5 Euros. However, if you are just wanting to see the historic center, then there is no need to take the bus.
Miradouros (Viewpoints):
Lisbon is known for its many miradouros (viewpoints) on the 7 hills scattered throughout the city. Most of the locations include viewpoint areas and kiosk cafes.
Miradouro de Santa Luzia: has dazzling views over Alfama. There are two large blue colored azulejos, one shows the Praça do Comércio before the earthquake and the other shows crusaders besieging the Castelo de São Jorge during the reconquest of Lisbon.
Location: Rua do Limoeiro, 1100-117 Lisboa
Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara: overlooks the city’s Old Town, as it is located in the Barrio Alto neighborhood. This is a perfect spot for sunsets over the city.
Location: R. de São Pedro de Alcântara, 1200-470 Lisboa
Miradouro de Santa Catarina: a popular spot for Lisbon’s guitar-strumming bohemians.
Location: 401, R. de Santa Catarina, Lisboa
Miradouro de Nossa Senhora do Monte: located in the Graça district. The walk up can be quite a challenge but the view is well worth it, especially since it is not usually that crowded. Highly suggest to bring a picnic or drink to toast with once you reach the top.
Location: Largo Monte, 1170-107 Lisboa
Miradouro Graça: is located in the Alfama district close to the Castelo de Sao Jorge, and provides a very wide city view.
Location: Calçada da Graça, 1100-265 Lisboa
Miradouro das Portas do Sol: is a very popular tourist spot with several street vendors and musicians. The viewpoints overlooks the Alfama neighborhood, especially the San Vicente de Fora and the National Pantheon.
Tram 28 and Tram 12 stop across the street
Location: Largo Portas do Sol, 1100-411 Lisboa
Miradouro do Parque Eduardo VII: View down the extended 62 acres park from the Avenida da Liberdade to the Tagus River.
Location: Parque Eduardo VII, Lisboa
Arco da Rua Augusta: located on the north side of Praco do Comercio, the towering arch leads into the Baixa district and guests can experience a 360 degree view of the city at the top of the grand arch.
General Price for lift: €2.50 (tickets can be purchased in a small shop north of the arch on the east side of Rua Augusta)
Location: Rua Augusta, Nº 2, 1100-053 - Lisboa
Monday to Sunday: 9:00 - 20:00
Tram 28:
Very similar to San Francisco, Lisbon is known for its historic Tram 28 that has been going up and down the steep, cobbled roads and hills of the city for decades. The route begins at the bottom of the Graça hills and follows the thin alleys of Escolas Gerais, before stopping beneath the domes of the Estrela Basilica. Along the route, you will discover the city’s history, majestic castles and palaces. The tram runs between 6:00 to 21:00 and costs about €2.85 per person. Tickets can be purchased from the driver or machine onboard.
Festivals/Parades
Procissão de Santo António (Procession of Saint Anthony):
The biggest bash of the summer, the festival celebrates the city’s adopted patron, Santo António, every year on June 13th. Alfama becomes a giant open-air party with parades, food stalls and dancing locals.
Location: Igreja de Santo António, Largo de Santo António da Sé, 1100 Lisboa
Takes place for 3 weeks between May and June featuring classical recitals, ballet and modern dance, world music and multimedia events.
Nightlife:
Rio Maravilha: rooftop patio at LX Factory overlooking the Tagus river.
Monday to Sunday: 18:00 to 2:00AM
Location: Rua Rodrigues Faria, nº 103 | Entrada 3 | Piso 4, 1300-501 Lisboa
Clube da Esquina: a great one-room bar for a relaxed atmosphere and chill-out soundtrack.
Monday: closed, Tuesday to Sunday: 19:30 to 12:30/2:00
Location: Rua da Barroca 30, 1200-036 Lisboa
Cinco Lounge: fantastic cocktail lounge with mixology styled drinks.
Monday to Sunday: 21:00 to 2:00
Location: Rua Ruben A Leitão 17a, 1200-329 Lisboa
Sky Bar: great place to grab a drink with a breathtaking view, especially at sunset.
Monday to Sunday: 17:00 to 1:00
Location: Av. da Liberdade 185, 1269-050 Lisboa
K Urban Beach: is a sushi bar right on the water that turns into a club at night.
Monday: closed, Tuesday to Sunday: 20:00 - 6:00
Location: Cais da Viscondessa . Santos, 1200-109 Lisboa
A Ginjinha (or simply ginja): is the drink of choice in Lisbon. It is a red cherry liqueur that is made from ginja berries (sour cherries), alcohol and sugar alongside other ingredients. The drink is thick and contains about 20% abv. It’s a very popular drink in Lisbon, with plenty of Ginjinha Bars popping up across the city.
Monday to Sunday: 9:00 to 20:00
Location: Largo de Sao Domingos 8 | Rossio, 1150-320 Lisboa
Hidden Gems
LX Factory: originally an industrial area, the urban neighborhood was redesigned in 2008 and is known for great art, architecture, fashion, design, and performance arts.
Location: R. Rodrigues de Faria 103, 1300 - 501 Lisboa
Monday to Sunday: 18:00 to 2:00AM
Oceanário de Lisboa: one of the largest aquariums in the world, it opened in 1998 during the last world exhibition in the 20th century. The Oceanário strives to educate and encourage people to learn more about the ocean and marine species. It is a part of the Parque das Nações, which is a 5km strip of land joining art and architecture together in nature to create a model of urban regeneration.
General Price: 15€ - 18€ / $17.50 - $21.00
Monday to Sunday: 10:00 to 20:00
Metro Line: Red line – Oriente (East) Station
Location: Esplanada Dom Carlos I s/nº, 1990-005 Lisboa
Troia Peninsula: a jump over the Tagus River, the beach runs about 11 miles down the Atlantic Coast. The water is calm, the sand is golden, and it is a perfect spot to see bottlenose dolphins out on the sea. You can reach this magical place by taking a 1 hour train ride leaving from Campolide Station on the Roma-Areeiro - Setubal line to Setubal, where you can jump on a 30 minute ferry ride.
Train Station: Campolide
Ferry location: Doca do Comércio, 2900-000 Setúbal
General Price (ferry): 4.15€ / $4.85
Monday to Sunday: 8:00 to 24:00 (ferry schedule)
