30 THINGS YOU MUST DO IN LISBON

20 THINGS YOU MUST DO IN LISBON

• Catch Tram 28!! It goes up and down the hills and around the curves through much of the old city and St Jorge Castle area, it takes passengers on a scenic trip along the way

• Visit the inside of St Jorge Castle

• Make your way to “Alfama Typical Neighbourhood” and listen to a Fado Performance wile you drink a glass or Wine in “Bacalhau de Molho Fado House” • Get a panoramic view of Lisbon in “S. Pedro de Ancântara” view spot (catch “Glória Lift” to get there)

• Stop in Baixa Chiado and drink a Coffee in the esplanade of centenary “Brasileira Café”

• At “Praça do Comércio” take the Sightseeing Tour in a Tramcar or in a open top bus

• Take Sta Justa Lift and enjoy a panoramic view over the historical “Baixa” area (Downtown) and the River Tagus

• Visit the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum, it houses one of the most valuable art collections, surrounded by beautiful gardens

• Visit the “Botanic Garden” and the “Cold Stove”

• Hang out in “Bairro Alto” (a typical neighbourhood) and visit the personalised traditional shops with the best national designers, don´t forget to pass in “Mercearia da Atalaia” an excellent gourmet shop!!

• Stop to have a Snack on the cheeses and sausages over a glass of wine at the Gourmet Bar “Bica-me”, also in “Bairro Alto”

• Make your way to the modern complex of Nation’s Park and visit one of the biggest Oceanariums of Europe, take a ride on the cable car and afford of a superb view over the city and the river

• Passing by “Belem” area, you can breathe the atmosphere of the period of Portuguese Discoveries by visiting “Jeronimos Monastery” and the “Coach Museum”

• In Belem, don’t forget to stop in the centenary pastry shop “Pastéis de Belem” and try their genuine delicacy

• Visit “Belem Tower” and catch the lift to the terrace of “Discoveries Monument” to enjoy a beautiful view of Belem riverside

• Catch the train at “Cais do Sodré” and go on a scenic trip along the seaside, passing “Belem” area, you will find charming beaches with a superb ocean view, filled with sunny terraces and beach bars

• Stop at “Estoril” and finally at “Cascais” (a fishing village that became a seaside resort and a high class tourist point, nowadays one the favourites night spots for young people)

• Relax and enjoy your day in the white sand of “Tamariz Beach” or go Surfing or Windsurfing in “Guincho Beach”

• Proceed in the direction of the mystical and romantic town of “Sintra”, classified as a cultural landscape of World status by UNESCO. You will not tire of visiting this natural paradise, whether on foot or in one of the horse-drawn carriages that you can hire in the main square

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5 PLACES TO HAVE A GOOD MEAL: • “Antigo 1º de Maio” (Traditional Portuguese Food) – Rua da Atalaia – Bairro Alto

• “Lisboa à noite” (Portuguese Food, Great Menu!!) - Rua das Gáveas, Bairro Alto

• “Espalha Brasas” (International and Portuguese food) – Docas de Sto Amaro

• “Riba d´Douro” (Seafood Restaurant) – Rua do Salitre

• Sacramento (Bar/Restaurant) – Calçada do Sacramento – Baixa Chiado

5 PLACES TO GO OUT AT NIGHT: • BUDHA BAR – Doca de Sto Amaro (House Music)

• Blues Café – Doca Sto Amaro (Pop / House Music)

• ART – Avenida 24 de Julho (R&B Music)

• Bairro Alto (plenty of Bars, with all kinds of music)

• Docas de Sto Amaro Bars (big esplanades along the Marina Riverside)

• After visiting the historical center, pass by: “Sintra Nacional Palace”, “Modern Art Museum”, the “Moorish Castle” and the famous “Pena Palace”

Thanks to Rita from Lisbon Guests