On the edge of the Atlantic Ocean stands Lisbon, capital of Portugal, the sunniest capital in Europe and one of the rare Western European cities that face the ocean. Lisbon is a comparatively small city that was built over seven hills, and is a destination that combines the city/beach better than any other in the world, and enchants travelers with its white sun-bleached limestone buildings and intimate alleyways. The warm welcome of the people and the beauty of this unpretentious city, allied with an often mild weather, makes Lisbon a year-round destination and a perfect choice for a European city break. There is one special way to discover Lisbon, and that’s on foot. Please bear in mind that this is not a conventional travel guide. Instead, this guide was entirely created by me, and I only recommend here what I consider to be relevant to show the authenticity of this city, and would never recommend things I don’t trust. Deliberately, some famous monuments/museums are not referred in this guide because I don’t consider them worth to be visited. Yet, I am sure you will enjoy this guide. There are countless ways to discover Lisbon and Travel With Mario Lisbon City Break Travel Guide will help you, don’t worry! Hope you’ll enjoy it as much as I did traveling there.
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Fairytale Palaces, quaint museums, ancient castles, gothic cathedrals and imposing monasteries are all part of the colorful cityscape, but the real delights of discovery this city lie in roaming the narrow backstreets. If you have no clue where to start I am sure you will enjoy your short-break in Lisbon following my dayby-day recommended travel plan.
It’s a flexible plan and you can read bellow what each monument is about. I wanted to show you the most authentic culture of Lisbon such as the Fado music, the tasty food, nice belvederes and those very old historical places. You can always adapt the plan to your own personal interests and style. Morning: ‘Square’ Praça Marquês do Pombal> ‘Park’ Parque Eduardo VII> Av. Liverdade> Restauradores> Rossio (Rossio Station, D. Maria Theater)> Rua Augusta> Elevador (‘lift’) de Santa Justa> Praça do Comércio> Casa dos Bicos> Alfama (Fado Museum> (get lost in the) backstreet alleys up and down the hill of Alfama; Lunch: a snack at ‘Primo Basílico’ or a quick lunch at ‘Tasca a Muralha’; Afternoon: (little square) Largo de São Miguel> Escadinhas de São Miguel> Miradouro das Portas do Sol> ‘Castle’ Castelo de São Jorge> (take the tram 28E up to the stop ‘Graça’ or walk for 20min) Viewpoint ‘Miradouro da Graça’> (take the tram 28E back to ‘Pç Luis Camões’) Praça Luís de Camões> Chiado; Evening: viewpoint ‘Miradouro do Adamastor’; Dinner: Restaurant ‘Tomá Lá Dá Cá’ or ‘Zebras do Combro’; Nightlife: Bairro Alto (see my recommendations) > Cais do Sodré (to the ‘Pink Street’).
DAY 1 (visiting the city center and viewpoints around the downtown)
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How to travel by public transportation from Lisbon Airport to the city center.
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Portela Airport (Lisbon main airport) 7km northeast of city center Metro (Red Line)
20 minutes connection from/to Airport-Saldanha. Fast, comfortable, easy, stress free and cheap.
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City bus “Carris”
Regular connections to/from the airport and the the city center and main bus Stations (Sete Rios and Entrecampos Adult (3.50€), children City buses to/from the airport may not run every 4-10 (2€) or 5.50€ (return day and run through spe- ticket). 7am-11pm cific routes. Route 1: Airport-Cais do 705, 722, 744, 783, Sodré (every day from N208 7am-11.20pm); Cais (with card ‘7 Colinas’ do Sodré-Airport (work or ‘Viva Viagem’) 1.40€, days from 7.45am-11pm; 6€ (24hours ticket), 1.80€ weekends and holidays (tariff on board). from 7.30am-10.40pm. Attention: only allowed Departures every 20 minbaggage with measures utes. 50x40x20cm. Route 2: Airport-Av. José Malhoa (every day from 7.30pm-11pm); Av. José Malhoa-Airport (every day from 8am-11.30pm). Departures every 40 minutes. Travel With Mario ©
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Getting Around
The best way to move around Lisbon city center is on foot. The city has a comprehensive network of public transportation (metro, bus and tram) which is efficient, fast, safe and cheap. Therefore, it is highly recommended.
Viva Viagem Card
An electronic card that is validated by approaching the card to the contactless validators. It is reloadable and specially designed for non-frequent customers.
Metro
Fast, comfortable, easy, stress free and cheap.
metro/bus-1.40€ or 6€ (24hours ticket) + 0.50€ for card ‘7 Colinas’ or ‘Viva Viagem’ (you only pay once; after you recharge your card). Children under 4 (free). 0.50€ (only once). You 6.30am to 1am need to top-up with the amount needed. Where to buy: Automatic Ticket Vending Machines and Ticket Offices (within the metro stations). You can charge this card with 1 single ticket (bus/metro) or 1-day (24hours) ticket (bus/ metro) .
Bus and Tram
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Tram 15E (with card ‘7 Colinas’ (with card ‘7 Colinas’ or ‘Viva Viagem’) 1.40€, 6€ (24hours ticket), 1.80€ or ‘Viva Viagem’) 1.40€, 6€ (24hours ticket), 1.80€ (tariff on board) (tariff on board) every 10min (approx.) “Eléctrico” - Tram Tram 28 A charming way to quick visit a few sights, the wooden tram 28 rumbles through Lisbon’s
prettiest and most historic streets. Starting at Bairro Alto, the vintage carriage trundles through the shopping districts of Baixa and Chiado before lurching and crossing the churches on the cobbled hills of the Alfama and Graça neighborhoods. Unfortunately prices rose a lot in the last couple of years and it’s these days largely a tourist-only experience. It’s still worthy though. €2.80 (one-way) departs to Graça every 15 minutes from Pç Luis de Camões.
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Marques do Pombal or Parque 702, 732, 744, 746, 748, 711, 712, 720, 723, 727, 736, 738, 753, 783, N207 (night bus) 91 Free entrance. 24hx365days (although I don’t recommend to cross it during the nighttime) Take the time to stroll through the park looking down into the town, on a sunny day the park is beautiful and is worth the time out of your day. In and around the park you will find sculptures, monuments, gardens, water features, old architecture, modern architecture, etc. Whether you want to enjoy the sun or prop yourself up on a bench this area offers a pleasant way to spend several hours. You can skip it if the weather is not sunny.
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Rossio, Restauradores 714, 737, 711, 732, 736, 759, 760 N207 (night bus) 12E and 15E 91 If you walk all the way from Parque Eduardo VII it will take you about 20min. Free entrance. It’s the meeting point to start exploring the city center. Surrounded by major touristic and non-touristic highlights it’s a central square which is easily reachable by public transportation wherever you are coming from. From Rossio square you can’t miss a visit to Rossio Train Station (in the corner of the square with Av. Liberdad) which has an iconic striking facade. It’s from there that you can take the train to go to Sintra or Queluz. Tip: just on the right side of the main
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Baixa/Chiado 758, N202 (night bus) 28E Free entrance. Open 24hx365days Much of the area was destroyed in a fire in 1988, but now there are elegant and fancy brand stores, sophisticated theaters, bookshops, cafes, jewelry shops, etc. It’s a beautiful and busy area to chill and stroll around. Seating in Café Brasileira, you will find a statue of the famous Portuguese poet, Fernando Pessoa. In Chiado you can visit the oldest operating bookstore in the world – Livraria Bertrand – dated from 1732, and taste the best ice-creams on town in Rua Garrett – Gelados Santini (try my favorite flavors – blackberries with pistaccio). There’s also the Elevador De Santa Justa nearby which can takes you from Travel With Mario ©
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Baixa to Convento do Carmo (for free if you have the ‘Viva Viagem’ day-pass or Lisbon Card). Chiado is certainly an area not to be missed. I do not recommend to eat or drink in the cafes in the main street as they are expensive and touristy. I rather suggest to step 200m south from that area for nicer and quiet coffee shops as Kaffeehaus, right close to Teatro Nacional de São Carlos.
The fashionable shopping district in Lisbon. A mandatory cross point of the downtown, bursting energy and elegancy.
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Baixa/Chiado 758 28E Adults (2.50€), under 25, students (1.50€), free (under 14). Free on holidays until 2pm. 10am-6pm (May-Sep.); 10am-5pm (Oct.-Apr.). Closed on Sundays. A large church nave which is magnificently open to the sky, except for its skeletal Gothic arches that survived the massive quake. It is an emotional place and it looks absolutely stunning nowadays with the ruins of the church looking almost mystical. If you have an interest for historic stone carving or archaeology you can also visit the indoor museum. If you are lucky enough to visit it during the evening when a concert is being held you will feel even better the uniqueness of this place.
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Baixa/Chiado (+5min walk) 28E Free entrance 24hx7day It’s usually crowded in the evenings when the weather is still warm and sun is shining. A nice place to chillout in a laid-back atmosphere and an overwhelming view, where there usually people playing music, singing and smoking. Noobai is the name of the restaurant in the edge of the viewpoint, which is an amazing place for a brunch. Not much different from the other viewpoints of Lisbon except this one overlooks the river and it’s mainly visited by locals. Travel With Mario ©
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If you have no clue where to book your hotel/hostel/B&B, this section might come in handy. Get a general picture of my favorite neighborhoods and decide if/where you would like to stay.
Alfama Alfama The oldest and most emblematic quarter of Lisbon and in my opinion, the soul of the city, spreading on the slope between the imposing Castle of Lisbon and the Tejo river. It survived the earthquake of 1755 and a walk through this old-fashioned residential neighborhood is like a step back in time. It is a village within the city, made up of narrow streets, tiny squares, churches, and whitewashed houses with typical Portuguese tile panels and shabby balconies adorned with A
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pots of flowers and drying laundry. There is a strong sense of community as most of the older residents have lived here all their lives. This is the ideal place to come in the evening to hear Fado, Portugal’s traditional and most popular music. There are many Fado bars and restaurants spread around the little back street alleys. You just have to explore! Fado is a Portuguese music genre characterized by mournful tunes and lyrics. In 2011, Fado was inscribed in the UNESCO Intangible Cul-
tural Heritage Lists. Famous singers of fado include Amália Rodrigues, Dulce Pontes, Carlos do Carmo, Mariza, Mafalda Arnauth, Ana Moura and Cristina Branco (the word Fado comes from the Latin word fatum, meaning fate). There are two main varieties of fado, namely those of the cities of Lisbon and Coimbra. The Lisbon style is the more popular (including Fado Vadio) and is sang indistinctly by man and women, while Coimbra’s is the more classic style and is only sang by men, usually students from University of Coimbra. Travel With Mario ©
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Noobai Café
Miradouro de Santa Catarina/Adamastor (Bica) Amazing views over the river in an open-air terrace, and an awesome brunch to complement your experience. Free:
soft boiled egg, smoked salmon, bacon and cottage cheese + beverage) and Vitamin Brunch (yogurt, muesli, fruits, biscuits, honey. It might be a pricey but it is so delicious, with fresh fruits all over the plate, which makes totally worth the experience). There’s music to enjoy on Sundays. 2
Baixa/Chiado 28E 8.5€ (Vitamin brunch), 14€ (Energy brunch) Tue-Thu 12pm-10am. Fri-Sat 12pm12am. Sun 12pm-8pm. Great setting that makes all the difference when you just wake up. There are two brunches available: Energy Brunch (bread, fruit, poached pear, grilled tomato and mushrooms,
Pois, Café
95 R. Sao Joao da Praça (Baixa/ Alfama) A fresh and healthy brunch in a laidback atmosphere in Alfama. Rossio, Baixa/Chiado (exit to Rua do Crucifixo) 737 12E and 28E 10€
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Rua Da Palmeira 15 (Príncipe Real) Delicious vegetarian food and an illustration
of the best Portuguese cuisine in a charming 18th century building. Closest metro is Rato (10min), Baixa/Chiado (15min), Restauradores
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(15min). 758, 773, N203 12.50€ (lunch), 14€ (dinner- self-service buffet). Tue-Sun 12.30pm3pm. & 7.30pm-22.30pm. Closed on Mondays. This restaurant is one of the best vegetarian (80% veggie) restaurants in Lisbon. Famous for delighting visitors with a glimpse into the rich and delicious Portuguese gastronomy. The buffet is appreciated by vegetarians and non-
When visiting Lisbon, Fado is something that one needs to experience. 95% of Fado restaurants/shows in Lisbon are touristy, however there are still some that are worth a visit.
Fado Restaurants Sr. Fado de
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(30€) (you should expect to pay in total 35€). 12pm to 2am. Closed on Mondays. Fado only on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays (at 9pm). It’s better to reserve in advance as they are usually fully-booked. Reservations: +351 218874298 one of the least pretentious of Lisbon’s fado restaurants is Sr.Fado de Alfama. It is also one of its finest. The hosts take good care of guests in this inviting homely atmosphere. The menu is limited but there is a great value for the generous portions of seafood cataplana (stew). Often, diners are
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Rua do Diario de Noticias, 39 (Bairro Alto)
A nice introduction to Fado in a cozy little restaurant right in the middle of this Bohemian quarter. Cheap and great value. Baixa/Chiado 758, N202 Around 10€ (cheese, chorizo and a glass of wine/sangria). Mon-Sun 7pm-3am. Fado only on Mondays &
Wednesdays. Free and good Fado music in this really amusing little “tasco” (=shabby restaurant) in Bairro Alto. Fado ‘Vadio’ is played here by three or four artists per night, and if you are lucky, you will have a famous Portuguese Fado singer performing for you for free that night. Have some sangria, chorizo and cheese to enjoy the music even better. There are some tourists but not as packed or pricey as the majority of the restaurants in Alfama. Fado music will start around 9.30pm. Make sure you arrive early (8pm). Otherwise you will have no seat. Travel With Mario ©
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Intendente or Martim Moniz TST 153, 158 or 159 from Lisbon’s Praça de Espanha bus terminal to Caparica town (40-50 min + 5-min walk to the beach). Bus Carris (yellow buses) 75 from Campo Grande to Costa da Caparica. During the summer season, there is an open-air train that goes along the different beaches of Caparica ringing the bell to stop at the beach of your choice (stops are numbered – only recommended to stop after number 8). Get out at stop 19 for the official gay/nude beach). Bus ticket from 1.35€4€ (sold by drivers on board the buses. This type of ticket is valid only for the journey for which it is bought). 15 km of sand and sea. If you arrive by bus on the village you can catch the beachtrain along the coast of Caparica (runs until
7.30pm) until you reach the desired beach. The last beach is Praia da Ponte. Praia da Morena it’s a well-known beach between young people, mostly because it has a very nice restaurant-bar called Borda d’Água. It’s perfect to stay until late and enjoy the beautiful sunset! Bus TST are also included in Lisbon Travel Pass.
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Considered to be among the best nightlife’s in Europe, Lisbon is home to many discos, Bars, Fado houses, and nightclubs, all catering to different tastes and interests. With very low prices, comparing to other European capitals, nighttime venues begin opening their doors at sunset and often do not close until early the following morning. Bars often remain open until 3am and discos until 6am and a night out in Lisbon often does not end until the next day. Bairro Alto and Cais do Sodré are my favorite nightlife districts in Lisbon and they are only 5 min walking distance from each other. Midnight is still considered early evening in Lisbon but Bairro Alto starts getting packed around 10.30pm. The city’s nightly cycle of partying always kicks off in here and, to be honest, it doesn’t matter which bar you choose as the real gettogether is outside in the labyrinthic loud cobbled lanes. Grab a sangria or a caipirinha and enjoy outside. It’s common practice to stay in Bairro Alto until 2am and then move down to Cais do Sodré for another drink or two, and finally end up your night in one of the many disco/clubs of Lisbon – there’s one for all tastes.
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Nice retro style bar which is a great place to start your incursion into Bairro Alto’s nightlife. Baixa/Chiado 758, N202 (night bus) 2€ (beer), 5€ (drink) Mon-Sat 7pm-2am. A gay friendly atmosphere and rectro style decoration with good choice of electro music. It’s usually crowded, inside and outside. Take your drink outside to enjoy Bairro Alto’s street vibe.
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Here are my recommendations for different types of hostels, depending on if you want a big, medium or small hostel.
Hostels World Best Small Hostel (maximum 50 beds) 1 Lisbon Central Hostel
Rua Rodrigues Sampaio,160 (Marquês de Pombal) An enchanting small and clean hostel run by a family who will make your stay memorable. You will feel sad when leaving. Free: | lockers | breakfast
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Marquês do Pombal 702, 732, 744, 746, 748, 711, 712, 720, 723, 727, 736, 738, 753, 783, N207 (night bus) 91 Low season: mixed dorms from 10€. 4/6-bed-mixed dorm 14€/16€; twins w/ shared bathroom-22€; twins w/ private ensuite (private bathroom)-25€. High season: mixed dorms from 21€. 4/6-bed-mixed dorm 22€/24€; Twins w/ shared bathroom-32€; Twins w/ private ensuite-36€. A small hostel with a friendly atmosphere and
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Rua São Nicolau, 41 (Baixa) Stylish hostel with a first-class service experience at budget prices. Supreme comfort, cleanliness, and security. Free: | lockers | breakfast
Nicely decorated hostel ideal for those who look for modernity, commodity and a relaxing environment. All these ingredients are combined in an antique Lisbon’s architecture building, located in the heart of Lisbon. They have everything you need to have a comfortable, memorable and fun stay in Lisbon. They have bicycles for rent and free coffee and tea all day.
Awarded World Best Medium Hostels (51-100 beds) 3 Home Lisbon Hostel Rua de São Nicolau, 13 (Baixa)
Baixa/Chiado (Exit Friendly hostel with through Rua do Crucifixo) comfortable rooms and or Terreiro do Paço a great atmosphere for 91 (exit at Rossio socializing and partying. square; from there, walk Considered the through Rua Augusta and seconded best hostel turn on the 4th street on worldwide in 2013. the left) Free: Low Season: 8-/6| lockers | breakfast & 4-bed mixed dorm 16€/18€/4€; twin w/ Baixa/Chiado (Exit shared bathroom 30€. through Rua do Crucifixo) High Season: 8-/6- & or Terreiro do Paço 4-bed mixed dorm 91 (exit at Rossio 24€/25€/26€. Twin w/ square; from there, walk shared bathroom 33€. Travel With Mario ©
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Santo António & Festas de Lisboa (City Festivities)
Lisbon’s biggest festivity, to celebrate its patron Saint Anthony, is a wild affair of street parties through the historic districts of the city.
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Where: in several old districts, Alfama, Bica, Graça, Bairro Alto, Mouraria. How to get there: walk to Alfama, Bica, Bairro Alto or Mouraria from Rossio or Baixa/Chiado. 28E for Graça Free. 30 May 2014-30 Jun 2014. Saint Anthony’s day – Friday, June 13, 2014. There are events planned for Lisbon’s days and nights throughout the summer. At the street parties, people dance, listen to Fado, eat grilled sardines and drink, with the locals putting up lanterns and decorations in the streets. There’s also a tradition, a collective wedding (several people getting married at the same time) which is blessed by the Mayor of Lisbon, and also a parade down the city’s main street, Avenida da Liberdade. During this festival it is a tradition to offer a small pot of basil to loved ones. On June 13 is the biggest celebration in honor of
1 santo antónio (festas populares lisboa)
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Saint Anthony. I recommend to have dinner and hangout around the little squares
of Alfama (close to Fado Museum) or Graça neighborhood. Travel With Mario ©
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Lisbon Shopping Card
Please your whims and save money. If shopping it’s what attracts you the most, then you would appreciate to get 5%-20% discounts in more than 200 retail stores around Lisbon’s downtown. Where to buy: to buy it in advance click here. 3.70€ (24h-card), 5.80€ (72h-card). Throughout the year (These discounts are not valid during promotion campaigns). The Lisboa Shopping Card is a great way to save while shopping in Lisboa, and it’s valid for either 24 or 72 hours. The Lisbon Shopping Card is accepted at
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over 200 member shops in Baixa, Chiado and Av. Liberdade (the most fashion shopping districts of Lisbon). For discounts between 5%15%, simply buy the card
at any Tourist Office (or beforehand on internet) and validate it before your first purchase. Then please your whims… and save! More info click here.
Rent-a-car Companies
Thinking in going to the beach or for a day trip outside Lisbon and you have no car? Rental car is an easy and cheap service that will contribute for a nicer experience.
Tips, Secrets & Flops
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boat-ride (cacilheiro
- grande) - feliciano guimarães
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People say it’s impossible not to fall in love by Lisbon. I agree. Here is my recommendations for 1-full-day trips outside Lisbon that will enhance your holiday’s experience.
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- angel torres
Two amazing and magical cities that makes for an unforgettable day out.
palácio da pena (grande)
Day Trips Outside LX
Sintra + Cascais
How to get there: There are 3 ways to get to those villages: 1st Option - by train (but you lose the opportunity to visit the coastline of Sintra and wonderful places such as Cabo da Roca, Azenhas do Mar, Praia do Guincho, etc). The Lisbon Card allows free and unlimited travel on all train routes to Sintra; 2nd Option - by car, driving your own way (but lose precious information, you may end up paying for tolls and you can even get lost – it’s not so easy to drive to Sintra on your own even with GPS) or; 3rd Option (RECOMMENDED) - join the amazing Roadtrip tour company (they will pick you up at where you are staying and tour you around Sintra and Cascais). 1st Option: train 1.80€-2.10€ (One-way ticket* free with Lisbon Travel Card. Be aware that there’s no train connection between Cascais and Sintra. Or either you take the train to Sintra or to Cascais); 2nd Option: Rent-a-
palácio da pena
- feliciano guimarães
quinta da regaleira
cabo da roca
- ling wang marina
- mat’s eye