Guidebook for Lisboa
Food Scene
Osteria - Cucina di Amici
52 R. MadresCozy traditional italianrestaurant next to the apartment
Nannarella
64A R. Nova da PiedadeBest ice creams in Lisbon
Xafarix
69 Av. Dom Carlos iNice cafe at Dom Carlos avenue
Renewed old marketplace with lots of small restaurants, bars and shops.
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Time Out Market Lisboa
49 Av. 24 de JulhoRenewed old marketplace with lots of small restaurants, bars and shops.
Zé da Mouraria 2
60 R. Gomes FreireGreat typical Lisbon restaurant. Important to make reservations.
Pastéis de Belém
84 R. de BelémLisbon's most famous pastry
Ramiro
1 Av. Alm. ReisSeafood
Restaurante d'Adraga
Rua da Praia da AdragaWonderful fish restaurant
Essentials
Pingo Doce
14 R. Ferreira BorgesSupermarket close to the apartment
Drinks & Nightlife
K Urban Beach
Cais da ViscondessaOne of the best clubs in Lisbon
Pensao Amor
19 R. do AlecrimVery nice bar in the most crowded nightlife area
Jamaica
1 R. Nova do CarvalhoOne of the oldest clubs in Lisbon
A sky bar at the top of the Tivoli Hotel with a wonderful view of the city
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Sky Bar Lisboa by SEEN
185 Av. da LiberdadeA sky bar at the top of the Tivoli Hotel with a wonderful view of the city
Sightseeing
Sport Lisboa e Benfica Stadion
Avenida Eusébio da Silva FerreiraThe best football club in the world
Viðskiptatorg
Praça do ComércioLisbon's most famous square by the river.
Belém turninn
Av. BrasíliaTagus XVI century watchtower
São Jorge kastali
Rua de Santa Cruz do CasteloLisbon's old castle within the old Alfama neighbourhood
Wonderful square next to the National Theatre with lots of shops, cafes and restaurants
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Rossio Square
Wonderful square next to the National Theatre with lots of shops, cafes and restaurants
Next to the Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, Cultural Center of Belem, Planetarium has a wonderful garden
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Imperiumstorg
Praça do ImpérioNext to the Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, Cultural Center of Belem, Planetarium has a wonderful garden
Lisbon's most iconic monument. A monastery built in the XVI century by King Manuel I.
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Mosteiro dos Jerónimos
Lisbon's most iconic monument. A monastery built in the XVI century by King Manuel I.
The oldest church in the city. Since the beginning of the construction of the cathedral, in the year 1147, the building has been modified several times and survived many earthquakes. It is nowadays a mix of different architectural styles. It has been classified as a National Monument since 1910.
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Lisabon dómkirkja
1 Largo da SéThe oldest church in the city. Since the beginning of the construction of the cathedral, in the year 1147, the building has been modified several times and survived many earthquakes. It is nowadays a mix of different architectural styles. It has been classified as a National Monument since 1910.
A basilica and ancient carmelite convent in Lisbon, built by order of Queen Maria I of Portugal, as a fulfilled promise for giving birth to a son (José, Prince of Brazil). The official name of the church is the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Construction started in 1779 and the basilica was finished in 1790, after the death of José caused by smallpox in 1788. The Estrela Basilica was the first church in the world dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
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Estrela basilika
Praça da EstrelaA basilica and ancient carmelite convent in Lisbon, built by order of Queen Maria I of Portugal, as a fulfilled promise for giving birth to a son (José, Prince of Brazil). The official name of the church is the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Construction started in 1779 and the basilica was finished in 1790, after the death of José caused by smallpox in 1788. The Estrela Basilica was the first church in the world dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
A 17th-century monument. Originally a church, in the 20th century it was converted into the National Pantheon, in which important Portuguese personalities are buried. It is located in the Alfama neighborhood, close to another important Lisbon monument, the Monastery of São Vicente de Fora.
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Kirkja Santa Engrácia
Campo de Santa ClaraA 17th-century monument. Originally a church, in the 20th century it was converted into the National Pantheon, in which important Portuguese personalities are buried. It is located in the Alfama neighborhood, close to another important Lisbon monument, the Monastery of São Vicente de Fora.
It's a castle standing on the top of a hill in the Sintra Mountains above the town of Sintra, and on a clear day it can be easily seen from Lisbon and much of its metropolitan area. It is a national monument and constitutes one of the major expressions of 19th-century Romanticism in the world. The palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Wonders of Portugal. It is also used for state occasions by the President of the Portuguese Republic and other government officials.
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Pena Park og þjóðlega höllin
Estrada da PenaIt's a castle standing on the top of a hill in the Sintra Mountains above the town of Sintra, and on a clear day it can be easily seen from Lisbon and much of its metropolitan area. It is a national monument and constitutes one of the major expressions of 19th-century Romanticism in the world. The palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Wonders of Portugal. It is also used for state occasions by the President of the Portuguese Republic and other government officials.
Sintra is known for its many 19th-century Romantic architectural monuments and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Although its heritage in buildings and nature is the most visible face of the historic individuality of Sintra, a whole literary heritage has made the area a legendary reference in Portuguese culture. It has become a major tourist centre, visited by many day-trippers who travel from the capital Lisbon. In addition to the Sintra Mountains and Sintra-Cascais Nature Park, the parishes of the town of Sintra are dotted with royal retreats, estates, castles and other buildings, including the mediaeval Mourish Castle, the Pena National Palace and the SIntra National Palace
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Sintra
Sintra is known for its many 19th-century Romantic architectural monuments and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Although its heritage in buildings and nature is the most visible face of the historic individuality of Sintra, a whole literary heritage has made the area a legendary reference in Portuguese culture. It has become a major tourist centre, visited by many day-trippers who travel from the capital Lisbon. In addition to the Sintra Mountains and Sintra-Cascais Nature Park, the parishes of the town of Sintra are dotted with royal retreats, estates, castles and other buildings, including the mediaeval Mourish Castle, the Pena National Palace and the SIntra National Palace
Is an exotic palatial villa located near Sintra, Portugal, the traditional summer resort of the Portuguese court.
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Park og höll Monserrate
Rua Visconde de MonserrateIs an exotic palatial villa located near Sintra, Portugal, the traditional summer resort of the Portuguese court.
Is an estate located near the historic center of Sintra. It is classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO within the "Cultural Landscape of Sintra". Along with the other palaces in the area such as the Quinta do Relógio, Pena, Monserrate and Seteais palaces, it is considered one of the principal tourist attractions of Sintra. The property consists of a romantic palace and chapel, and a luxurious park that features lakes, grottoes, wells, benches, fountains, and a vast array of exquisite constructions. The palace is also known as "The Palace of Monteiro the Millionaire", which is based on the nickname of its best known former owner, António Augusto Carvalho Monteiro.
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The Palace of Monteiro the Millionaire
5 R. Barbosa du BocageIs an estate located near the historic center of Sintra. It is classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO within the "Cultural Landscape of Sintra". Along with the other palaces in the area such as the Quinta do Relógio, Pena, Monserrate and Seteais palaces, it is considered one of the principal tourist attractions of Sintra. The property consists of a romantic palace and chapel, and a luxurious park that features lakes, grottoes, wells, benches, fountains, and a vast array of exquisite constructions. The palace is also known as "The Palace of Monteiro the Millionaire", which is based on the nickname of its best known former owner, António Augusto Carvalho Monteiro.
Is a civil parish and seaside resort/fishing community, about 35 kilometres northwest of Lisbon. Ericeira is regarded by some as being Europe's Surf Mecca, due to the exceptional coastline conditions for the practice of Surf. It is home for Ericeira's World Surfing Reserve, the first in Europe and the second in the world.
Ericeira was a popular summer retreat for many of Lisbon's families in the 1940s and 1950s. Today, it is a popular destination for local and visiting tourists, as well as surfers from around the world (owing to the forty beaches with good conditions in the area). It's also an excellent place to eat seafood and grilled fish.
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Ericeira
Is a civil parish and seaside resort/fishing community, about 35 kilometres northwest of Lisbon. Ericeira is regarded by some as being Europe's Surf Mecca, due to the exceptional coastline conditions for the practice of Surf. It is home for Ericeira's World Surfing Reserve, the first in Europe and the second in the world.
Ericeira was a popular summer retreat for many of Lisbon's families in the 1940s and 1950s. Today, it is a popular destination for local and visiting tourists, as well as surfers from around the world (owing to the forty beaches with good conditions in the area). It's also an excellent place to eat seafood and grilled fish.
Marquês de Pombal
One of the most famous squares in Lisbon
Is a cosmopolitan suburb of Lisbon and one of the richest municipalities in Portugal. The former fishing village gained fame as a resort for Portugal's royal family in the late 19th century and early 20th century, and progressively became a popular vacation spot for the middle-classes and foreign tourists.
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Cascais
Is a cosmopolitan suburb of Lisbon and one of the richest municipalities in Portugal. The former fishing village gained fame as a resort for Portugal's royal family in the late 19th century and early 20th century, and progressively became a popular vacation spot for the middle-classes and foreign tourists.
During the Second World War, the region was the centre of spies and diplomatic secrecy, situations that provided the region with a cosmopolitan atmosphere and sophistication. It became an international tourist destination both during and after the Second World War.During that time, several dignitaries and exiles came to Estoril: Miklós Horthy, the regent of Hungary (lived and died in exile after the Second World War); the Infante Juan, Count of Barcelona (father of Juan Carlos I of Spain) and the King resided in the territory, as did Umberto II of Italy and Carol II of Romania. It was also in this location that former Portuguese dictator António Salazar had a summer house.
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Estoril
During the Second World War, the region was the centre of spies and diplomatic secrecy, situations that provided the region with a cosmopolitan atmosphere and sophistication. It became an international tourist destination both during and after the Second World War.During that time, several dignitaries and exiles came to Estoril: Miklós Horthy, the regent of Hungary (lived and died in exile after the Second World War); the Infante Juan, Count of Barcelona (father of Juan Carlos I of Spain) and the King resided in the territory, as did Umberto II of Italy and Carol II of Romania. It was also in this location that former Portuguese dictator António Salazar had a summer house.
Arts & Culture
Þjóðminjasafn Portúgals
Rua das Janelas VerdesOne of the finest art museums in Lisbon
Wornderful museum about the Portuguese presence in India and the far east
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Austur-Múseum
Avenida BrasíliaWornderful museum about the Portuguese presence in India and the far east
One of the best museums in Lisbon with a a wonderful garden.
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Calouste Gulbenkian safn
45A Av. de BernaOne of the best museums in Lisbon with a a wonderful garden.
Coliseu dos Recreios
96 R. das Portas de Santo AntãoOne of the most famous concert halls of Lisbon
Parks & Nature
Monsanto station
Lisbon's biggest outdoor park
Eduardo VII park
Nice park inside the city
Is a popular Atlantic blue flag beach located on Portugal's Estoril coast, 5 km from the town of Cascais. The beach has preferred surfing conditions and is popular for surfing, windsurfing, and kitesurfing.Strong northern winds are predominant during summer time (June–August) as well as smaller north-west swells, making this beach ideal for windsurfing and kitesurfing. During winter (especially December), the predominant winds are from the east, and swells increase in size, making it a perfect spot for surfing, with multiple beach-breaks providing powerful lefts and rights.
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Guincho strönd
Is a popular Atlantic blue flag beach located on Portugal's Estoril coast, 5 km from the town of Cascais. The beach has preferred surfing conditions and is popular for surfing, windsurfing, and kitesurfing.Strong northern winds are predominant during summer time (June–August) as well as smaller north-west swells, making this beach ideal for windsurfing and kitesurfing. During winter (especially December), the predominant winds are from the east, and swells increase in size, making it a perfect spot for surfing, with multiple beach-breaks providing powerful lefts and rights.
Carcavelos strönd
This region (Troia, Comporta and Carvalhal) has the best beaches near Lisbon
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Comporta
This region (Troia, Comporta and Carvalhal) has the best beaches near Lisbon
Galapinhos Beach
A very nice beach near Lisbon
Poça strönd
Most famous beach in Estoril
Shopping
Santa Clara markaðsstöð
Campo de Santa ClaraFlea market every saturday
Freeport Lisboa Fashion Outlet
2004 Av. EuroOutlet
Centro Colombo
Avenida LusíadaLisbon's biggest mall
Amoreiras verslunarmiðstöð
Avenida Engenheiro Duarte PachecoGood shopping mall away from the crowds
El Corte Inglés
31 Av. António Augusto de AguiarAvenida da Liberdade
Avenida da LiberdadeLisbon's shopping avenue