Guidebook for Lisboa
Food Scene
Great portuguese food, huge portions and a nice and familiar environment.
211 recommandé par les habitants
Zé da Mouraria 2
60 R. Gomes FreireGreat portuguese food, huge portions and a nice and familiar environment.
With a very original decoration and surrounded by a little garden, this vegetarian restaurant has a strong indian influence, from the drinks to the food.
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PSI
Alameda Santo António dos CapuchosWith a very original decoration and surrounded by a little garden, this vegetarian restaurant has a strong indian influence, from the drinks to the food.
The most famous "cervejaria" in Lisbon, it's within a 5m walk. Fresh seafood, good beer and a steak on bread as dessert: that's the way to go!
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Ramiro
1 Av. Alm. ReisThe most famous "cervejaria" in Lisbon, it's within a 5m walk. Fresh seafood, good beer and a steak on bread as dessert: that's the way to go!
Typical portuguese "tasca", where in a very informal atmosphere you can enjoy some of the classical portuguese dishes.
91 recommandé par les habitants
Zé dos Cornos
5 Beco dos SurradoresTypical portuguese "tasca", where in a very informal atmosphere you can enjoy some of the classical portuguese dishes.
This bar takes place in one of the most antique buildings of Lisbon, and it has preserve a certain vintage look. It has nice portuguese food and it transforms into a dance club around 00:00.
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Primeiro Andar
110 Rua das Portas de Santo AntãoThis bar takes place in one of the most antique buildings of Lisbon, and it has preserve a certain vintage look. It has nice portuguese food and it transforms into a dance club around 00:00.
People go crazy for "Pasteis de Belém", but in my personal opinion these are the best pasteis de nata of the city! Super creamy with a crunchy pastry.
228 recommandé par les habitants
Manteigaria (Portuguese custard pies factory)
2 Rua do LoretoPeople go crazy for "Pasteis de Belém", but in my personal opinion these are the best pasteis de nata of the city! Super creamy with a crunchy pastry.
You might think that I'm directing you to a common "all you can think of buying store", but I want you to you to do is to take the elevator to the last floor, ask for a coffee (not touristic price) and enjoy the lovely view!
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Sociedade Pollux, S.A
276 R. dos FanqueirosYou might think that I'm directing you to a common "all you can think of buying store", but I want you to you to do is to take the elevator to the last floor, ask for a coffee (not touristic price) and enjoy the lovely view!
There was a time where Indian influences were a thing in Portugal: the hype is gone, but this lovely shanti restaurant has remain. It's a must for his beautiful pateo, that is fresh during summer times and cosy for winter, with lots of blankets and heating.
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Lost In
Nº56-D R. Dom Pedro VThere was a time where Indian influences were a thing in Portugal: the hype is gone, but this lovely shanti restaurant has remain. It's a must for his beautiful pateo, that is fresh during summer times and cosy for winter, with lots of blankets and heating.
Do you love mushrooms? Do you love them so much that your dream is a full meal (including dessert) where mushrooms are king? Well, then let me say that dreams do come true. This charming little restaurant is totally devoted to mushrooms, from the beginning till the end!
72 recommandé par les habitants
Santa Clara dos Cogumelos
Campo de Santa ClaraDo you love mushrooms? Do you love them so much that your dream is a full meal (including dessert) where mushrooms are king? Well, then let me say that dreams do come true. This charming little restaurant is totally devoted to mushrooms, from the beginning till the end!
Great vegetarian restaurant, with a lovely outside garden. Their lunch buffet is amazing!
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Restaurante Terra
15 R. da PalmeiraGreat vegetarian restaurant, with a lovely outside garden. Their lunch buffet is amazing!
If you are a wine (and food) lover, make sure you don't miss this little gem. Hidden in one of the most touristic areas of Lisbon, this (small) and lovely place will guide you in a journey through the most exciting wines of the country and take your taste buds to a whole new world.
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Enoteca De Belém
10 Tv. Marta PintoIf you are a wine (and food) lover, make sure you don't miss this little gem. Hidden in one of the most touristic areas of Lisbon, this (small) and lovely place will guide you in a journey through the most exciting wines of the country and take your taste buds to a whole new world.
This place is not super easy to find, but it's worth it. It has a nice outside space but it also has a very cosy inside (think german coffee place). It serves brunch, lunch and dinner, has nice cakes and nice music.
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Café O Corvo
15a Largo dos TrigueirosThis place is not super easy to find, but it's worth it. It has a nice outside space but it also has a very cosy inside (think german coffee place). It serves brunch, lunch and dinner, has nice cakes and nice music.
For me, the best brunch in town, considering quality/price. Make sure you go early on the weekends, because it tends to get super packed. Otherwise, they also have really nice things for lunch.
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Brick Cafe Lisboa
2 Rua de MoçambiqueFor me, the best brunch in town, considering quality/price. Make sure you go early on the weekends, because it tends to get super packed. Otherwise, they also have really nice things for lunch.
If you are at the cais do sodré area and you're looking for a quiet place, with simple nice food or it's sunday and you would like some live jazz to go with your afternoon cake, Tati is your place.
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Café Tati
20B R. Ribeira NovaIf you are at the cais do sodré area and you're looking for a quiet place, with simple nice food or it's sunday and you would like some live jazz to go with your afternoon cake, Tati is your place.
This place is hard to spot from the outside and the interior is not fancy. But the empanadas, they rock! Also the price is amazing. Really. They also have nice cocktails. It's getting famous, so for weekends you might wanna reserve.
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Empanadaria El Pibe
4 Tv. Santa MartaThis place is hard to spot from the outside and the interior is not fancy. But the empanadas, they rock! Also the price is amazing. Really. They also have nice cocktails. It's getting famous, so for weekends you might wanna reserve.
Lisbon had a burger hype that lasted for at least a couple of years. Luckily (in my opinion) this is slowly dying. But if for you this passions is still alive, this was voted by Time Out the best burger in town. I've tried and I agree. Also, Gulbenkian is really close by, so it's great if you wanna go for a walk in its garden or visit the museum.
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Ground Burger
148 A Av. António Augusto de AguiarLisbon had a burger hype that lasted for at least a couple of years. Luckily (in my opinion) this is slowly dying. But if for you this passions is still alive, this was voted by Time Out the best burger in town. I've tried and I agree. Also, Gulbenkian is really close by, so it's great if you wanna go for a walk in its garden or visit the museum.
This is a great choice for vegetarians (and non vegetarians). Alice Ming (the owner and cook) brings flavors from all over the world and you will love every bite. In summer it has a nice outside space. Make a reservation!
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The Food Temple
18 Beco do JasmimThis is a great choice for vegetarians (and non vegetarians). Alice Ming (the owner and cook) brings flavors from all over the world and you will love every bite. In summer it has a nice outside space. Make a reservation!
This amazingly beautiful restaurant is situated on one of the most touristic streets of Lisbon. Go to their inside pateo and enjoy some of the best "portugueses tapas", away from the crowds.
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Casa do Alentejo
58 R. das Portas de Santo AntãoThis amazingly beautiful restaurant is situated on one of the most touristic streets of Lisbon. Go to their inside pateo and enjoy some of the best "portugueses tapas", away from the crowds.
Gelato Mu is the name of my favorite ice-cream shop in the whole Lisbon. Is made by italians with all the love. And is just around the corner of our house.
Campo Mártires da Pátria 50
50 Campo dos Mártires da PátriaGelato Mu is the name of my favorite ice-cream shop in the whole Lisbon. Is made by italians with all the love. And is just around the corner of our house.
The second best (Gelato Mu wins) ice-cream shop in Lisbon. There's always a line outside proving it. They deserve it. Plus its the best quality/price ration in Lisbon.
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Nannarella
64A R. Nova da PiedadeThe second best (Gelato Mu wins) ice-cream shop in Lisbon. There's always a line outside proving it. They deserve it. Plus its the best quality/price ration in Lisbon.
You can try a lot of typical portuguese little dishes, fish related (hence the name, sun and fishing). You can also find really great Gins.
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Sol e Pesca
44 R. Nova do CarvalhoYou can try a lot of typical portuguese little dishes, fish related (hence the name, sun and fishing). You can also find really great Gins.
Portugal is very famous for his many (and super sweet) sweets. In this little place you can find "O pastel da Mouraria", the neighborhood oficial sweet (its made with almond, eggs and white beans). It costs 1€, but you will want to take a whole box.
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Pastelaria Doce Mila
15 Beco dos CavaleirosPortugal is very famous for his many (and super sweet) sweets. In this little place you can find "O pastel da Mouraria", the neighborhood oficial sweet (its made with almond, eggs and white beans). It costs 1€, but you will want to take a whole box.
"Ginja" is one of the portuguese's famous liquors. The owner named his "the best in lisbon". I think it might be a little parcial, but you should try it for yourself.
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Os Amigos Da Severa
32 R. Capelão"Ginja" is one of the portuguese's famous liquors. The owner named his "the best in lisbon". I think it might be a little parcial, but you should try it for yourself.
On saturdays this restaurant has a menu for 15€ that includes live fado music until 18:00h.
Beco do Forno
11 R. dos CavaleirosOn saturdays this restaurant has a menu for 15€ that includes live fado music until 18:00h.
This restaurant has seen born many of the biggest Fado singers of the country. It has everything that could be typically portuguese, and of course, fado music.
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Clube de Fado
94 R. de São João da PraçaThis restaurant has seen born many of the biggest Fado singers of the country. It has everything that could be typically portuguese, and of course, fado music.
This is an absolute Lisbon classic for a reason: really good croissants. Apart from that you can taste some portuguese traditional pastry.
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Pastelaria Benard
104 R. GarrettThis is an absolute Lisbon classic for a reason: really good croissants. Apart from that you can taste some portuguese traditional pastry.
This little place has a very soothing atmosphere and their menu is simple and good. Enjoy a nice coffee, a glass of wine or one of their bagels or toasts. It will feel nice to be inside!
Vertigo
4 Tv. do CarmoThis little place has a very soothing atmosphere and their menu is simple and good. Enjoy a nice coffee, a glass of wine or one of their bagels or toasts. It will feel nice to be inside!
If you are a small sweets lover, this little shop is for you. Famous for its beautiful cupcakes, but it also has cookies, waffles and everything related to them that you can dream of.
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Tease
70B R. QuintinhaIf you are a small sweets lover, this little shop is for you. Famous for its beautiful cupcakes, but it also has cookies, waffles and everything related to them that you can dream of.
This place has tons of different hot beverages and a very nice sort of homemade cakes. They also serve kind of healthy lunches.
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the mill
1 R. do Poço dos NegrosThis place has tons of different hot beverages and a very nice sort of homemade cakes. They also serve kind of healthy lunches.
It might be a little weird that I'm suggestion a place with a german name on it, but trust me, this austrian inspired little gem has the best cakes ever. (Their lunch menu is usually very nice as well). Please try the almond-raspberry pie. It will make you feel alive again.
50 recommandé par les habitants
Kaffeehaus
3 R. AnchietaIt might be a little weird that I'm suggestion a place with a german name on it, but trust me, this austrian inspired little gem has the best cakes ever. (Their lunch menu is usually very nice as well). Please try the almond-raspberry pie. It will make you feel alive again.
Tiny little place with some of the best food you will have in Lisbon. They don't accept reservations, so go early to ensure you'll have a place to sit.
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Taberna da Rua das Flores
103 Rua das FloresTiny little place with some of the best food you will have in Lisbon. They don't accept reservations, so go early to ensure you'll have a place to sit.
In this beautiful place you can find something I always wanted to have - a green wall (= wall full of plants). It’s a refreshing spot with a friendly staff and delicious food. It’s located in Chiado and is a good rest stop.
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Royale Café
29 Largo Rafael Bordalo PinheiroIn this beautiful place you can find something I always wanted to have - a green wall (= wall full of plants). It’s a refreshing spot with a friendly staff and delicious food. It’s located in Chiado and is a good rest stop.
Nice little restaurant, with trendy interior and delicious food.
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1300 Taberna
103 R. Rodrigues de FariaNice little restaurant, with trendy interior and delicious food.
This is one of the creative hubs in Lisbon and it is totally made inside of reused huge containers. The architecture itself makes the trip worth it, but try to have lunch inside of the bus. The food is nice and simple.
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Village Underground Lisboa
52 Av. da ÍndiaThis is one of the creative hubs in Lisbon and it is totally made inside of reused huge containers. The architecture itself makes the trip worth it, but try to have lunch inside of the bus. The food is nice and simple.
Drinks & Nightlife
This recent bar has one of the greatest views over Lisbon and you can see it from anyplace, thanks to its see through walls. It's a nice spot to enjoy the sunset or to have a bite.
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Martim Moniz station
This recent bar has one of the greatest views over Lisbon and you can see it from anyplace, thanks to its see through walls. It's a nice spot to enjoy the sunset or to have a bite.
Beautiful bar/restaurant, with a private patio that's perfect for a beer at the end of the day. It has also live music and great concerts.
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Casa Independente
45 Largo do Intendente Pina ManiqueBeautiful bar/restaurant, with a private patio that's perfect for a beer at the end of the day. It has also live music and great concerts.
The newest hip club in town is a mix of great live music shows, nice food and informal atmosphere. Check their facebook page for info about the agenda!
47 recommandé par les habitants
Crew Hassan - Cultural Cooperative C. L. R.
8A R. AndradeThe newest hip club in town is a mix of great live music shows, nice food and informal atmosphere. Check their facebook page for info about the agenda!
Graça was a very quiet and kind of "no night life" neighbor until Damas arrived. Here you can have a drink, eat some nice "petiscos" (portuguese tapas) and enjoy some great live music shows.
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Damas
60 R. da Voz do OperárioGraça was a very quiet and kind of "no night life" neighbor until Damas arrived. Here you can have a drink, eat some nice "petiscos" (portuguese tapas) and enjoy some great live music shows.
This is a great LITTLE spot in Mouraria. You would feel as you belonged there. They serve some snacks (in summer expect great sardines), have live shows and exhibitions and even quiz nights.
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Association Renew Mouraria
8 Beco do RosendoThis is a great LITTLE spot in Mouraria. You would feel as you belonged there. They serve some snacks (in summer expect great sardines), have live shows and exhibitions and even quiz nights.
For me, one of the best places to see live music. Check their agenda.
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Musicbox
24 R. Nova do CarvalhoFor me, one of the best places to see live music. Check their agenda.
It opened in 2005 and it bring some of the coolest people to Mouraria night life. It's a really funky place. And check those very weird lights on the wc (I'm serious).
Flamingo Bar
16 Largo do TerreirinhoIt opened in 2005 and it bring some of the coolest people to Mouraria night life. It's a really funky place. And check those very weird lights on the wc (I'm serious).
If you enjoy a sort of oldschoolness and british wave when you're going out, this bar is for you. It has a fireplace, so it's perfect for winter.
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Foxtrot
28 Tv. Santa TeresaIf you enjoy a sort of oldschoolness and british wave when you're going out, this bar is for you. It has a fireplace, so it's perfect for winter.
One of the best views of Lisbon is also a bar. It's super packed on the weekends, so go early or make friends with everyone around you.
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Rooftop Bar
2 Praça Martim MonizOne of the best views of Lisbon is also a bar. It's super packed on the weekends, so go early or make friends with everyone around you.
If you are one of those coffee lovers, that talks about different brands as if they were your kids and have a lot of stuff in the house to make your own great coffee, this is the best place for you.
Copenhagen Bar Lisboa
8 Rua de S. PauloIf you are one of those coffee lovers, that talks about different brands as if they were your kids and have a lot of stuff in the house to make your own great coffee, this is the best place for you.
If you are a big fan of artesanal beer and would love to get to know some of the best portuguese brands, this is a great place to start.
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Cerveteca Lisboa
15B Praça das FloresIf you are a big fan of artesanal beer and would love to get to know some of the best portuguese brands, this is a great place to start.
Duque Brewpub
51 Calçada do DuqueGreat place to taste portuguese craft beer.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful garden, with amazing views over the city and the river. It's very quiet, so it's the perfect place for a picnic or to enjoy a book, while sunbathing.
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Jardim do Torel
Rua Júlio de AndradeBeautiful garden, with amazing views over the city and the river. It's very quiet, so it's the perfect place for a picnic or to enjoy a book, while sunbathing.
One of the most beautiful gardens of Lisbon. Located a little bit off the city center, this garden is a true oasis, with milenar trees and lots of spots to relax. If you are here, you should also visit the Basílica da Estrela (if it's a saturday you can visit their nativity scene, it's one of the most beautiful and bigger ones in europe).
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Jardim Guerra Junqueiro
12 Praça da EstrelaOne of the most beautiful gardens of Lisbon. Located a little bit off the city center, this garden is a true oasis, with milenar trees and lots of spots to relax. If you are here, you should also visit the Basílica da Estrela (if it's a saturday you can visit their nativity scene, it's one of the most beautiful and bigger ones in europe).
This is one of the newest gardens in Lisbon, and it's a very particular one. It has great views over the city, lots of spots to sit and a lovely quiosque, serving great little snacks.
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Jardim Da Cerca Da Graca
46 Calçada do MonteThis is one of the newest gardens in Lisbon, and it's a very particular one. It has great views over the city, lots of spots to sit and a lovely quiosque, serving great little snacks.
One of Lisbon's hidden gems and one of the most beautiful interior gardens as well.
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Estufa Fria
Parque Eduardo VIIOne of Lisbon's hidden gems and one of the most beautiful interior gardens as well.
Arts & Culture
In the ground floor of the Deutsch Institute there's an amazing little hidden garden, where you can savor some nice drinks and food, listen to some live jazz, watch some movies or just relax on a seesaw.
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Goethe-Institut Lisboa
37 Campo dos Mártires da PátriaIn the ground floor of the Deutsch Institute there's an amazing little hidden garden, where you can savor some nice drinks and food, listen to some live jazz, watch some movies or just relax on a seesaw.
MUDE
24 R. AugustaDesign and Fashion museum; free entrance!
Until the end of the year, make a visit to this illustration gallery, that migrate from Porto. There's a great display of originals and prints from portuguese artists.
Ó!Galeria
Until the end of the year, make a visit to this illustration gallery, that migrate from Porto. There's a great display of originals and prints from portuguese artists.
Fado is the portuguese popular music. If you are interested in knowing more about it, this is a great way to do so. They have tours through Lisbon, so you get to know all the historical places and facts whilst visiting the city.
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Museu do Fado
1 Largo do Chafariz de DentroFado is the portuguese popular music. If you are interested in knowing more about it, this is a great way to do so. They have tours through Lisbon, so you get to know all the historical places and facts whilst visiting the city.
Shopping
If you are looking to buy some authentic portuguese souvenir, from chocolates, to jams, crafts, canned things, books, pottery or anything else, this is the place to go!
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A Vida Portuguesa
23 Largo do Intendente Pina ManiqueIf you are looking to buy some authentic portuguese souvenir, from chocolates, to jams, crafts, canned things, books, pottery or anything else, this is the place to go!
Every tuesday and saturday at Campo de Santa Clara, the biggest flea market of Lisbon happens! Experts say that to find the best antiques you should be there at 6:00 am, when it starts!
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Mercado de Santa Clara station
Campo de Santa ClaraEvery tuesday and saturday at Campo de Santa Clara, the biggest flea market of Lisbon happens! Experts say that to find the best antiques you should be there at 6:00 am, when it starts!
In the first weekend of every month, the coolest flea market of Lisbon takes place at Regueirão dos Anjos. Here you can find second hand clothes, vintage cameras and lens, organic food and clothing and some of the newest portuguese designers.
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Anjos70
70 Regueirão AnjosIn the first weekend of every month, the coolest flea market of Lisbon takes place at Regueirão dos Anjos. Here you can find second hand clothes, vintage cameras and lens, organic food and clothing and some of the newest portuguese designers.
If you like little shops with a bunch of different stuff (mainly art crafts), this is for you. Tiles from portugal, jewelry from the world and exclusive itens are some of the things you may find in here.
A Loja da Ceramica
7 R. de São CristóvãoIf you like little shops with a bunch of different stuff (mainly art crafts), this is for you. Tiles from portugal, jewelry from the world and exclusive itens are some of the things you may find in here.
Probably one of he most famous bookstores in Lisbon, but always worth the visit. LX Factory itself is a nice place to visit, with its very specific architecture, nice selection of magazines and some nice places to eat as well. On sundays there's a flea market.
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Ler Devagar
103 - G R. Rodrigues de FariaProbably one of he most famous bookstores in Lisbon, but always worth the visit. LX Factory itself is a nice place to visit, with its very specific architecture, nice selection of magazines and some nice places to eat as well. On sundays there's a flea market.
Essentials
This is where we do our everyday shopping, from groceries to everyday products.
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Pingo Doce
29B Lgo do MastroThis is where we do our everyday shopping, from groceries to everyday products.
Getting Around
If you want to go to Sintra by train, this is where you can catch it.
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Rossio - Lisboa station
125 R. 1º de DezembroIf you want to go to Sintra by train, this is where you can catch it.
Here you can catch a train until Cascais (there are several beaches until there, my favorites are Carcavelos and Praia da Torre) or take a boat to the other side of the river!
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Terminal Fluvial do Cais do Sodré
Rua da Cintura do Porto de LisboaHere you can catch a train until Cascais (there are several beaches until there, my favorites are Carcavelos and Praia da Torre) or take a boat to the other side of the river!