Ribeira das Naus – down to the beach in Lisbon
Looking to cool off during the hot summer days, but your visit to Lisbon is just too short to go to the beach? Don’t…
Neighbourhoods in Lisbon
Lisbon is built on seven hills, that is one of the reasons you’ll notice a lot of differences between its neighborhoods. If you’re going to discover Lisbon on foot, you’ll also notice that each neighborhood has a different atmosphere. Lisbon is too big to discover in 3 days.
Even though the most important neighborhoods are located around the center of the city, the adjacent neighborhoods are also well worth discovering. Use this site to find out which districts you should start exploring during your stay in Lisbon.
Alfama »
Belém »
Baixa »
Bairro Alto »
Cais do Sodré »
Campo de Ourique »
Chiado »
Estrela »
Parque Das Nações »
Príncipe Real »
Bairro do Avillez – the chef’s district
Bairro do Avillez is one of the newest hotspots located in Chiado and the most recent restaurants of famous chef José Avillez in Lisbon….
Pastelaria Orion – sharing sweets with locals
Pastelaria Orion is just around the corner from Ascensor da Bica on the busy road from the Chiado district towards Estrella. When you walk…
Igreja de Santo António de Lisboa – the birth ground of Santo António
Just a stone’s throw away from cathedral Se Lisboa you will find Igreja de Santo António de Lisboa. This church is built in the…
Vidal Fabricas – fabric shop in Estrela
Granted, the fabric store Vidal Fabricas is not the first thing you’ll think of visiting during your city break to Lisbon. But if you’re…
Miradouro da Graça – inspiration for artists
The Miradouro da Graça viewpoint, also known as Miradouro Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen, is especially popular with young people who seek some cooling…
Lisbonlovers – sharing the love for Lisbon
The people behind Lisbonlovers have an unconditional love for the city – they are passionate about Lisbon and that is reflected in their shop….
Chapitô à mesa – circus school with view
Chapitô à mesa is Lisbon’s circus school, which may not make you think about one of the most beautiful views of the city. But…
Ginjinha sem Rival – have a ginjinha without rivals
Ginjinha Sem Rival literally means Ginjinha without a rival. It’s funny that this little bar is called this way, because just a stone’s throw…
Prado Mercearia – a blast from the past with products of today
Less than 5 minutes walk from Sé Cathedral vind you will find the supermarket Prado Mercearia. The idea for the shop (or should we…
Pavilhão Chinês – a bar or a museum?
If you want a unique experience in Lisbon’s nightlife, head on over to Pavilhão Chinês. This is probably one of the most bizarre bars…
Solar Antiques – philosophy & azulejos
Solar Antiques describes itself as the oldest and largest antique shop in Portugal and the world’s largest distributor of antique azulejos (Portuguese tiles). When…
