A slow Saturday in Alfama and Graça

By Michael · Lisbon

Morning

Manteigaria

Order one pastel de nata and one bica at the counter. Eat standing. Order a second. You won't regret it.

R. do Loreto 2, 1200-108 LisboaMaps →

Midday

Miradouro de Santa Luzia

Walk up through Sé Cathedral. The bougainvillea-draped terrace at the top is the view everyone has on their phone. Get there before the cruise ships.

Largo de Santa Luzia, 1100-487 LisboaMaps →

Afternoon

Cervejaria Ramiro

Lunch like you mean it. Carabineros, gambas à la guillermo, a half-bottle of vinho verde. Skip the bread upcharge.

Av. Almirante Reis 1, 1150-007 LisboaMaps →

Late afternoon

Tram 28 to Estrela

Ride from Graça through Baixa to Estrela. Stand near the back and watch the city tilt past. Get off at the basilica.

Praça Luís de Camões, 1200-243 LisboaMaps →

Evening

Park Bar

Rooftop on top of a parking garage. Climb to floor 6, order a gin tonic, watch the sunset over Bairro Alto. You'll forget how you got up here.

Calçada do Combro 58, 1200-115 LisboaMaps →

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