WELCOME TO LISBON
Lisbon is spread across steep hillsides that overlook the Rio Tejo (Tejo river) and offers Gothic cathedrals, majestic monasteries and many museums within its city.
You will find excellent shopping, top seafood restaurants and a vibrant night life here.
With its curvy tree-lined streets, Lisbon is a marvel to stroll through and stop here and there for a bite to eat or a coffee. Visit the hilltop district of Bairro Alto, where dozens of restaurants and bars line the narrow streets, with jazz, reggae, electronica and fado filling the air and you can party the night away. dawn.
The contrasts in Lisbon are impressive: 18th-Century mansions are right next to top night clubs, and not far from the city you can relax on glorious beaches and visit traditional fishing villages.
BonV Lisbon Complete Guide
Important information
PORTUGAL
Tourist Information visitportugal.com
Emergency number: 112
Country code: +351
Currency: Euro
LISBON
Tourist information visitlisboa.com
Rua do Arsenal 23 Lisboa, Portugal
021 31 2700
Area code: 21
Airports:
Lisbon Airport, Portela ana.pt
Alameda Comunidades Portuguesas, 1700-007 Lisbon
021 841 3500
Transport:
Public transport carris.pt
Taxi:
Autocoope 021 7 932 756
www.autocoope.pai.pt
Retalis Rádio Táxis 021 8 119 000
www.retalis.pt
Teletáxis 021 8 111 100
www.teletaxis.pt
Restaurants/Cafés
100 Maneiras
Type of Cuisine: Trendy
The 100 Maneiras was the first restaurant to begin a new trend in the kitchen, the first to have only a tasting menu at a fixed price, with great success. The young and talented chef Ljubomir Stanisic offers a creative 10-course menu which is fresh, light and creatively presented accompanied by delicious wines. The restaurant is small and has about 30 seats in an informal and romantic environment.
www.restaurante100maneiras.com
Rua do Teixeira 35, 1200-459 Lisbon
00 351 910 307 575
1300 Taberna
Type of Cuisine: Trendy
The 1300 Taberna is located at the Lx Factory, cornerstone in the bustling design and arts district in Alcântara. The LX Factory is a former industrial site which is now home to hip and cool design firms, production studios, restaurants and shops, all with a focus on art and design. Serving contemporary cuisine with Portuguese roots Chef Nuno Barros is proud to use the best domestic products, seasonal and organic ingredients from small producers, promoting sustainability and fair trade. Eclectic wine list.
www.1300taberna.com
Rua Rodrigues de Faria 103, 1300 Lisbon
00 351 21 364 9170
A Brasileira
Type of Cuisine: Traditional
The Café A Brasileira is one of the oldest and most famous cafés in the old quarter of Lisbon, with magnificent, dark panelled interior and black and white marble floors, dating back to 1905. The room itself is painted in ochre, gold and red, with brass fixtures and sculpted red woods. The counter is located on the right wall of the entranceway, while a staircase provides access to the kitchen located in the basement. There is also a newspaper and tobacco kiosk, and pavement tables. Over time the Brasiliera has welcomed man celebrities, most notably famous writers and artists.
Rua Garrett 120, 1200 Lisbon
00 351 21 346 9541
Antiga Confeitaria De Belem
Type of Cuisine: Traditional
At this renowned café you can feast on Lisbon’s most famous cake, a custard tart called ‘Pastel de Belém’, enjoyed by many locals preferably with a ‘bica’, a Portuguese espresso. Back in 1837, the baking of the ‘Pasteis de Belém’ was begun here following the ancient ‘secret recipe’ from the monastery. Passed on and known exclusively to the master confectioners who hand-crafted the pastries in the ‘secrets room’, this recipe remained unchanged to the present day.
www.pasteisdebelem.pt
Rua Belém 84-92, 1300-085 Lisbon
00 351 21 363 7423
Belcanto
Type of Cuisine: Haute cuisine
At Chef José Avillez’ Michelin-starred Belcanto, you are served new Portuguese cuisine in a sophisticated atmosphere that still provides some of the former romance of the Chiado district. José Avillez looks at haute cuisine as a form of expression. At the Belcanto he shares his inspirations, emotions and concerns through his culinary representations and illusions. Each dish tells a story and sets out to stir the emotions of those willing to try it. The restaurant’s location at the historic centre of Lisbon and its sophisticated atmosphere, the discrete service and delightful cuisine, attracts Lisbon’s elite.
www.joseavillez.pt
Largo de São Carlos, 10 1200-410 Lisbon
00 351 21 342 06 07
Bica Do Sapato
Type of Cuisine: Trendy
This hip restaurant venue part-owned by actor John Malkovich and located in a former boat factory with glass walls, artful lighting and river views, holds a restaurant, sushi bar and café. The sushi bar is set one floor above ground level, and a the café shares its space on street level with the restaurant. Visited by the jet-set the trendy restaurant serves excellent Portuguese and international cuisine.
www.bicadosapato.com
Avenida Infante Dom Henrique Armazém B, Cais da Pedra, Santa Apolónia, 1900-436 Lisbon
00 351 21 881 0320
Cantinho Lusitano
Type of Cuisine: Traditional
At the intimate and friendly Cantinho Lusitano you can choose from a menu with ‘petiscos’, Portugal’s version of Spanish tapas, but also traditional ‘Farinheira’ of Black Pig, all accompanied by a good wine. At this small restaurant you can try a little bit of everything, without having to choose only one dish, a place to eat and share moments of sensations. It is situated in the very heart of Lisbon, a step from Bairro Alto, Príncipe Real and São Bento, in a neighborhood filled with colours and scents with an enormous multiculturalism.
www.cantinholusitano.com
Rua dos Prazeres 52, 1200-355 Lisbon
00 351 21 806 5185
Cervejaria da Esquina
Type of Cuisine: Traditional
Cervejaria da Esquina reinvents the concept and classic tradition of a Lisbon beerhouse, offering to each person an experience, which stimulates and evolves the senses while enjoying the pleasure of being at the table. The menu offers great seafood combining the richness of a lobster or shrimp with salad, rice, pasta, curry, or açorda (a Portuguese plate made from cooked bread). There is also the “prego” (a slice of beef or tuna inside a warm bread). Unlike the typical Cervejaria, the restaurant offers an innovative gourmet experience regarding desserts. The list includes almond and caramel crisp, Gorreana green tea flan and warm chocolate cake.
cervejariadaesquina.com
Rua Correia Teles 56, 1350-102 Lisbon
00 351 21 387 4644
Cervejaria Trindade
Type of Cuisine: Traditional
Cervejaria Trindade, a beautifully decorated old Portuguese tavern, is one of the most historic and atmospheric restaurants in Lisbon. Opened in 1836, Cervejaria Trindade is the oldest tavern in Lisbon, owned by the brewers of Sagres beer. It was built on the foundations of a 13th-century monastery, which was damaged by the 1755 earthquake. At the bar you can order a drink and try some ‘pastéis de bacalhau’ (fried cod-and-potato snacks). On the menu: ‘ameijoas à Bulhão Pato’ (clams in a garlic-butter and cilantro sauce) ‘Bife na frigideira’ (steak with mustard sauce and a fried egg), shellfish and the house specialties ‘amêijoas (clams) à Trindade’ and giant prawns.
www.cervejariatrindade.pt
Rua Nova da Trindade 20 C, 2715-311 Lisbon
00 351 21 342 3506
D’Avis
Type of Cuisine: Traditional
Maria de Jesus Ferreira, owner and master chef with the precious help of her son, has managed to create a truly relaxed environment in this family restaurant. Founded in 1986, the décor remains the same: The small dining room with stone paved floors, the rustic décor full of farm implements hanging on the walls and the scent of various delicacies used in Alentejo. Restaurant D’Avis is a restaurant dedicated to Alentejo specialties. The menu features a variety of dishes from ‘Migas gatas de bacalhau com tomate’ (salt cod with tomato) to ‘Ensopado de Borrego’ (Lamb Stew).
www.davis.com
Rua do Grilo 96/98, 1900-707 Lisbon
00 351 21 868 1354
Eleven
Type of Cuisine: Haute cuisine
More than simply a restaurant, Eleven is a place of culture and art, both at the table and beyond it. The architecture of the purpose-built building is modern, minimalist and organic, using natural materials like wood and decorative stones, and boasting enormous glass windows that open towards Lisbon and the river Tagus. The restaurant witnesses metamorphosis during the day as it adapts to the changing effect of the outside light and the views over Lisbon. Drapes, candles, soft lights, music, all is transformed to create an atmosphere that is vibrant during the day and intimate at night.
www.restauranteleven.com
Rua Marquês de Fronteira, 1070-051 Lisbon
00 351 21 386 2211
Feitoria
Type of Cuisine: Haute cuisine
Feitoria is a signature cuisine restaurant, with one Michelin star, where the best of Portuguese gastronomy meets the most exotic cuisines of the world by way of products of the highest quality. Traditional and authentic flavours with modern influences, where the priority is the quality and provenance of the product. In a sophisticated and comfortable setting where the theme is the Golden Age of Discovery, sample the true authenticity of flavours and aromas that blend the best international cuisine at the hands of Executive Chef João Rodrigues and his team.
www.restaurantefeitoria.com
Altis Belem Hotel & Spa, Doca do Bom Sucesso, 1400-038 Lisbon
00 351 21 040 0207
Largo
Type of cuisine: Trendy
This recent restaurant is visually stunning with aquaria filled with graceful jellyfish, unusual but beautiful, within a former 18th-century convent. Largo is stylish with a refined menu to match by renowned chef Miguel Castro e Silva who takes traditional Portuguese cuisine and adds a modern and Mediterranean twist to it using seasonal produce. The wine list is superb and offers a range of product of some of the country’s finest vineyards. Try the cod marinated in port and soy sauce, delicious.
www.largo.pt
Rua Serpa Pinto, 1200-445 Lisbon
00 351 21 347 7225
Martinho da Arcada
Type of Cuisine: Traditional
One of Lisbon’s oldest restaurants, Café Martinho da Arcada is a classic: It began in 1778 as a modest liquor house trade, where you could also buy ice, but with the beginning of the new century, the traditional neighbourhood bar of the 18th century was beginning make place for coffee-houses. In 1829, Martinho Bartolomeu Rodrigues changed the name to “Café Martinho” and 16 years later, to avoid possible confusion with another coffee shop that he had bought on Largo do Camões, which had the same name, he changed it to Café Martinho da Arcada. Over more than two centuries, several generations of rulers, politicians, militaries, artists and writers have elected this restaurant as a meeting place.
www.martinhodaarcada.pt
Praça do Comércio 3, 1100-148 Lisbon
00 351 21 887 9259
Tavares
Type of Cuisine: Fine dining
Opened in 1784, one of Lisbon’s oldest restaurants, Tavares offers fine dining in a majestic and opulent gilded environment complete with statues, chandeliers and large mirrors. The gastronomic cuisine is just as refined, with elegantly presented classical Portuguese dishes. However the service is friendly and the ambiance relaxed. An iconic Lisbon restaurant.
restaurantetavares.net
Rua da Misericórdia 37 R/C, 1200-270 Lisbon
00 351 21 342 1112
Hotels
Hotel Britania****
Hotel Britania is a small Art Deco Boutique hotel in the historic center of Lisbon. Dating from the 1940’s and designed by the famous Portuguese modernist architect Cassiano Branco, the Hotel Britania is the only hotel of that period to have survived intact. Classified as an historic building, this small and unique hotel is located in a quiet street just off Lisbon’s main avenue Avenida da Liberdade.
www.hotel-britania.com
Rua Rodrigues Sampaio, 17, 1150-278 Lisbon
00 351 21 315 5016
Tivoli Lisboa Hotel*****
This elegant 5-star Lisbon hotel, set right in the heart of the city is renowned for its business meeting facilities for top executives. A weekend break in this Lisbon luxury hotel means you can enjoy a drink in the privacy of the Terraço Bar with a superb view over Lisbon, or take a moment to relax in the Tivoli Caffè. The hotel suggests a visit to their lively Brasserie Flo Lisbon restaurant, which satisfies even the most discerning of palates. At the Terraço restaurant enjoy the selection of stylish dishes, accompanied by a unique view over the city of Lisbon.
tivoli-lisboa
Avenida da Liberdade 185, 1269-050 Lisbon
00 351 21 319 8900
Hotel Tivoli Jardim****
Located in the centre of the city of Lisbon, this 4 star hotel with its contemporary decoration is an unexpected oasis which meets the most demanding requirements. With welcoming rooms offering exceptional facilities in an intimate atmosphere for both business and leisure travellers, this hotel has a feel of simplicity and balance guaranteeing total relaxation. Any stay at this 4 star hotel should also include a visit to the next door Tivoli Lisboa hotel, where you can take advantage of all of the services on offer, ranging from bars to restaurants and the amazing outdoor swimming pool.
tivoli-jardim
Rua Júlio César Machado 7/9, 1250-135 Lisbon
00 351 21 359 1000
Internacional Design Hotel****
Flexible and varied in nature, offering a lot more than just one style, the new Internacional Design Hotel is truly International. With a trendy, sophisticated and modern setting, in this Luxury Boutique Hotel, the design element is present in the meticulous creation of every ambiance, which involves all the senses to free the mind and awaken the dream. Everything has been worked in detail, the aromas, the touch, images and sounds, all the flavors you can taste, emblematic and inspiring, unique. This Charming Hotel at Lisbon downtown, provides complete experiences and vivid dreams, even if you stay only for one night.
idesignhotel.com
Rua Betesga 3, 1100-090 Lisbon
00 351 21 324 0990
Radisson Blu Hotel****
The Radisson Blu Hotel in Lisbon, an architectural icon, is a pink-stone structure presiding majestically over the Campo Grande residential district. Elegant grey and white marble slabs adorn the contemporary lobby of the 12-storey building. Also home to a restaurant and bar, the Radisson Blu Hotel, Lisbon boasts 221 rooms and suites with thoughtful amenities like Free high-speed, wireless Internet and complimentary access to the fitness centre. Take advantage of indoor car parking facilities, and host exquisite events in our 12 versatile conference rooms.
www.radissonblu.com/hotel-lisbon
Avenida Marechal Craveiro Lopes 390, 1749-009 Campo Grande, Lisbon
00 351 21 004 5000
The Corinthia Lisbon*****
Modern elegance and convenience in Europe’s pioneering capital: The Corinthia Lisbon indulges in the Spirit of Discovery. With stunning views over the 18th Century Aqueduct and the beautiful Monsanto Nature Park and a short distance from the historic city centre, the Corinthia Lisbon is the ideal base for both leisure and business travellers. Comfort and detail were put into the design of the 518 guestrooms complemented by the Executive Club top level rooms and suites, featuring direct access to the Executive Club Sky Lounge with special privileges.
www.corinthia.com
Avenida Columbano Bordalo Pinheiro 105, 1099-031 Lisbon
00 351 21 723 6363
Hotel Sofitel Lisbon Liberdade*****
Step from central Lisbon’s most prestigious avenue into Hotel Sofitel Lisbon Liberdade, a 5-star luxury Lisbon hotel which celebrates the French art de recevoir. Immersed in the culturally rich heart of the Portuguese capital, this luxury Lisbon hotel also celebrates the country’s history through stylish décor. Red and gold accents contrast with marble sculptures, dark wood and shades of brown, recalling the African and Eastern discoveries of Renaissance-era Portugal. Just off the lobby, the restaurant AdLib has a sophisticated atmosphere with Medici-styled vases and contemporary furnishings, and a traditional Portuguese menu with contemporary French perspectives.
www.sofitel.com
Avenida da Liberdade 127, 1269-038 Lisbon
00 351 21 322 8300
Penha Longa Resort*****
Located within a 545-acre national Park on the southern Sintra Mountains, Penha Longa Resort is a breathtakingly beautiful location which encompasses a luxurious hotel, a 19th century palace originally founded as a monastery in the fourteenth century. Once the retreat for the Portuguese Royal Family, Penha Longa lies just 16 miles (30 minutes drive) from downtown Lisbon, or a ten-minute drive from the beaches of Estoril and Cascais. 194 Guest Rooms with incredible views of this breathtaking resort, five exceptional dining facilities, a world-class championship golf course, Six Senses Spa, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, fitness Center.
www.penhalonga.com
Estrada da Lagoa Azul, 2714 – 511 Linhó – Sintra, (Lisbon)
00 351 21 924 9011
Four Seasons Hotel Ritz*****
Renowned as one of Portugal’s premier hotels, Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon boasts views galore, historical artwork, a luxurious spa and fitness centre, and acclaimed dining. Long considered Lisbon’s premier hotel and located right in the heart of the city, Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon provides a glorious bird’s-eye view of the city’s stunning historic sites – and makes the perfect starting point for exploring its unique architecture. Designed with the intention of marking Lisbon’s name internationally and adding to the prestige of the Portuguese hotel industry, the Hotel is truly a landmark establishment in all senses of the word.
www.fourseasons.com/lisbon
Rua Rodrigo da Fonseca 88, 1099-039 Lisbon
00 351 21 381 1400
Pestana Palace*****
Pestana Palace, one of the best hotels in Lisbon, is a 5 star hotel in a 19th century palace located in a residential area of the city of Lisbon, and its gardens, with a variety of plants and subtropical trees, are classified as “National Monument”. It has 193 rooms, 4 of these being royal suites. In the present day, in the Palace building we can find the chapel and the hotel’s service areas (porter and reception, salons, bar and the Valle Flôr restaurant), small meeting rooms and the 4 royal suites. All salons are profusely decorated, with French-inspired details. The view to the Tagus river or to the vast gardens of the Palace can be enjoyed from all royal suites.
www.pestana.com
Rua Jau 54, 1300-314 Lisbon
00 351 21 361 5600
Lapa Palace*****
Built in the 19th-century, this luxurious palace is nestled on a hilltop overlooking the Tagus River and presents guests with the ideal base for an unforgettable stay in Lisbon. Tucked away in the city’s diplomatic quarter, Lapa Palace is set in a beautiful sub-tropical garden. Sunbathe on a lounger in the pool area or pay a visit to the Spa, where you can treat yourself to hours of relaxation in the sauna. Spa and Wellness Center, indoor and outdoor pools, free wireless Internet, meeting Rooms, 24h Reception, rooms with VIP amenities.
www.olissippohotels.com
Rua Pau da Bandeira 4, 1249-021 Lisbon
00 351 21 394 9494
Palacio Belmonte*****
This elegant small boutique hotel in the centre of Lisbon, occupying a 15th century clifftop palace and national monument, offers extravagant suites and the best views in the city. This hotel overlooks the magnificent monuments and buzzing vibrancy of the Portuguese capital, and offers visitors intimacy, history and absolute beauty. After a dip in the outdoor marble hotel swimming pool, guests can bask on tranquil sun-soaked terraces and savour the unrivalled panoramic views, or enjoy a peaceful pause in the hotel library, where a diverse selection of books are on offer. The enchanting, individually styled and spacious suites offer exclusivity, privacy and unparalleled luxury.
www.palaciobelmonte.com
Pateo Dom Fradique 14, 1100-624 Lisbon
00 351 21 881 6600
Bars/Nightclubs
Belém Bar Café
The Belém Bar Café stands for quality service and a unique and relaxed atmosphere in a romantic setting with superb views and (often live) jazz music. This is a restaurant/bar/nightclub rolled into one and a lovely sophisticated destination for a night out. The Belém Bar Café has gained a reputation as a fashionable place to see and be seen, where you enjoy fine dining or cocktails at the bar/lounge with panoramic views of the Tagus River. After dinner the customers take to the dance floor which extends to the terrace in summer and move to electronica and retro pop tunes. Quality service a unique and relaxed atmosphere.
www.belembarcafe.com
Avenida Brasília – Pavilhão Poente, 1300-598 Lisbon
00 351 21 362 4232
Chafariz do Vinho
One of the city’s best, Chafariz do Vinho is a superb wine bar in Lisbon where you can sample Portuguese and foreign quality wines and taste various delicacies. The Chafariz do Vinho aims to acquaint you with different wines, both Portuguese and foreign. To this end they have ‘Happy Hour’ when you can taste four different varieties. As accompaniments to the wines: Cheeses, smoked meats and other snacks that vary seasonally, such as smoked codfish, fresh pasta roll with white cheese and spinach, and a variety of braised mushrooms.
www.chafarizdovinho.com
Praça da Alegria, 1250-000 Lisbon
00 351 21 342 2079
Incognito
Incognito is aptly named and Lisbon’s best known secret. One of the city’s oldest clubs that still plays 80s music ago is hidden away in a residential street just outside Bairro Alto with no sign at the door, and you must ring a bell to be allowed in. Inside, an eclectic crowd on a small dance floor moves to the beat of two decades-old tunes and the ambiance is great. Incognito is divided into two spaces: a main dance floor and a quieter bar upstairs, from where you can watch the crowd below.
www.incognitobar.com
Rua Poiais de São Bento 37, 1200-346 Lisbon
00 351 21 390 8755
Kapital
One of the hottest clubs in Lisbon, with a wealthy and beautiful crowd, Kapital is one of the most exclusive clubs of the K Group, who run clubs in Lisbon and the Algarve. Housed in a former warehouse Kapital opened in the early 90’s and since then has focused on the city’s elite. The club’s interior is a mix of modern and classical thus creating a beautiful and impressive space. It has three different floors with different music styles. The top floor is the most select area, the VIP lounge. Dress up to make sure you get past the doormen.
68 Avenida 24 de Julho, 68, 1200-869 Lisbon
00 351 213 957 101
Kremlin
Kremlin was once named Europe’s best house music club, and famous for attracting a mixed crowd who come here to enjoy the house, electronic and hip hop music. This amazing club can have a long line in front of its doors, so come early.
www.grupo-k.pt
Escadinhas da Praia, 5, 1200-869 Lisbon
00 351 21 393 29 31
Lux
Lisbon’s ultimate night club is located by the harbour and housed in a former warehouse with three main areas: club, bar and roof. Lux is run by former Frágil manager Marcel Reis and part-owned by John Malkovich. This hot venue is super cool with sofas and hip furniture, terrific music and an upmarket but unpretentious crowd. Lux hosts big-name DJs spinning electro and house. Grab a spot on the roof terrace to see the sun rise over the Tejo.
www.luxfragil.com
Avenida Infante Dom Henrique, Lisbon
00 351 21 882 0890
Pavilhão Chinés
Iconic Lisbon bar Pavilhão Chinés was founded in 1986 and has since then become an institution for its extraordinary interior, impeccable service and superior cocktails. The decor is a collection of thousands of collectible objects, from tiny battleships to dolls and beer mugs, oil paintings and model spitfires dangling from the ceiling, cabinets brimming with glittering Venetian masks and Action Men, which cover most of the walls in the bar’s many rooms.
barpavilhaochines.blogspot.fr
Rua Dom Pedro v 89, 1250-093 Lisbon
00 351 21 342 4729
Shopping
A Vida Portuguesa
A Vida Portuguesa is one of Lisbon’s most famous shops with its traditional products made in Portugal all wrapped in retro packaging. Many of the products here were almost lost and forgotten until owner Caterina Portas sourced them in 2007 to open her shop. This unique collection of Portuguese creations, from tea, soap and toothpaste to bolts of fabric and tambourines, is housed in a former soap factory filled with wooden cabinets, much like a small museum.
www.avidaportuguesa.com
Rua Anchieta 11, 1200-023 Lisbon
00 351 21 346 5073
Centro Colombo
With over 371 stores, Lisbon’s famous Colombo Centre is a shopping centre with unique features, and with an incredible variety of offer attracting a lot of visitors. It has over 65 restaurants, 10 cinema screens, a Health Club, over 10 customer service points.
www.colombo.pt
Avenida Lusíada, 1500-392 Lisbon
00 351 21 711 3600
Coisas Do Arco Do Vinho
Located at the Belém Cultural Centre, Coisas do Arco do Vinho is a reference with regard to wine and everything that revolves around it (accessories for wine service, delicatessen and specialized bookstore). Their sheer quantity of and selection of stock make easily makes Coisas do Arco do Vinho the best wine shop in Lisbon, certainly when it comes to Port wine.
www.coisasdoarcodovinho.pt
Centro Cultural de Belém, Rua Bartolomeu Dias Loja 7, 1400-026 Lisbon
00 351 21 364 2031
Conserveira de Lisboa
Conserveira de Lisboa was established in 1930 and is famous for selling extraordinary quality canned fish from Portugal’s Atlantic waters in attractive vintage-designed packaging. Conserveira de Lisboa’s interior is still the same, including its old cash register, which is part of its charm and adds to the shop’s originality. Conserveira de Lisboa is located in Lisbon’s downtown and it remains true to its principles: it is a credible bridge between production and clients. It maintains the essence of the traditional trade, optimizing its products to suit its costumers while preserving a personalized service for everyone.
www.conserveiradelisboa.pt
Rua dos Bacalhoeiros 34, 1100-071 Lisbon
00 351 21 887 1058
El Corte Inglés
This renowned large department store is of Spanish origin, and has an amazing range of products – famous for stocking almost everything this is a shopper’s paradise! This department store chain offers anything from the latest fashion and accessories, the best designers, the most prestigious Portuguese and international brands, together with the store’s own low-price lines. There is a large food hall and gourmet shop downstairs, restaurants and cinemas – and direct access to the Underground.
www.elcorteingles.pt
Avenida António Augusto de Aguiar 31 Lisbon
00 351 21 371 1700
Fashion Clinic
The Fashion Clinic is a luxury concept stor, which currently sells about 80 brands of clothing, accessories, bags and shoes, perfumes, candles, cosmetics, CDs, books, bath products and clothing and jewelry. Located on Lisbon’s most prestigious avenue this shop is home to some of the world’s best known brands and holds a range of products, changing twice a year to ensure all stock is the latest fashion.
www.fashionclinic.pt
Avenida da Liberdade 180, 1250-146 Lisbon
00 351 21 314 5397
Mercado da Ribeira
Mercado da Ribeira, also known as 24th July’s Market, was opened in 1892 and has since been the largest farmers market in Lisbon located under a massive pavilion the market offers lots of local fresh produce such as seafood from the Azores Islands to Norway, fruit, veggies, cheese, olives, bread and cured meats on the ground floor. In another area, there are temporary and periodic exhibitions such as on Saturday the Creative and Flea Market.
Avenida 24 de Julho, 1200-479 Lisbon
Santini
Santini has been serving some of the best ice cream in the world since more than 60 years. Italian immigrant Attilio Santini opened his shop in 1949 making his own ice creams with the freshest and highest-quality ingredients. People still line up at his shop, which has a pristine reputation for some of the world’s best ‘gelati’.
www.santini.pt
Rua do Carmo 9, 1200-093 Lisbon
00 351 21 346 8431
Culture/Leisure
Gulbenkian Museum
Gulbenkian Museum is one of the world’s great museums, home to a magnificent collection of Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Islamic, Asian, and European art. One of the world’s finest private art collections, amassed over a period of 40 years by oil magnate Calouste Gulbenkian, who was one of the 20th century’s wealthiest men. In his later years he adopted Portugal as his home, and donated all of his stupendous art treasures to the country when he died, including a haunting gold Egyptian mummy mask, a series of bronze cats and other priceless treasures in the Egyptian section and a 2400-year-old Attic vase in the Greek and Roman section.
museu.gulbenkian.pt
Avenida Berna 45 A, 1067-001 Lisbon
00 351 21 782 3000
Mosteiro Dos Jerónimos
The Mosteiro Dos Jerónimos (Jerónimos Monastery) was classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage site in 1983. It is the most accomplished example of the very Portuguese Manueline style and the decorative use of the symbols of the great Portuguese expeditions of the 15th and 16th centuries. An embodiment of the power of its founder, King Manuel I, who commissioned it as a place of residence for the monks of the Hieronymite Order, the Jerónimos Monastery also assumed its purpose as a royal pantheon. Still today it stands as a memorial to, and showpiece for, the culture and national identity of the Portuguese.
www.mosteirojeronimos.pt
Praça do Império 1400-206 Lisbon
00 351 21 362 0034
Oceanário de Lisboa
One of Europe’s biggest sealife aquariums: Opened in 1998, the Oceanário was the centerpiece of the XXth Century’s last World Fair, themed “The Oceans, a Heritage for the Future”, and eternally binds Lisbon to the Oceans. With over one million visitors per year, the Oceanário welcomes the largest number of patrons anywhere in the country. While walking through impressive and unforgettable exhibits, visitors are encouraged to learn fascinating things about the oceans and, more importantly, how to make decisions in their daily lives that actively promote the conservation of nature.
www.oceanario.pt
Esplanada Dom Carlos I, s/nº, 1990-005 Lisbon
00 351 21 891 7002
Parque Das Nações
Parque das Nações is a leisure, commercial, and residential area since the 1998 World Exposition, covering an extensive area in north-eastern Lisbon next to the Tagus estuary, the area where Expo 98 was held has been successfully transformed into a centre for exhibitions, leisure and culture. After the exhibition, the area got its current name (although it is not uncommon for the Portuguese to still refer to it as “Expo”), and more transformations occurred such as the new Vasco da Gama shopping mall, the Lisbon’s International Fair complex, hotels, many new office and residential buildings and a marina.
www.portaldasnacoes.pt
Alameda dos Oceanos, 1990 Lisbon
00 351 21 895 7116
The Castelo de S. Jorge
The Castelo de S. Jorge (St. George’s Castle) is a National Monument which occupies a privileged area of the old medieval alcáçova (citadel) and consists of the castle, ruins of the former royal palace and part of the neighborhood for the elite. The castle and ruins of the former royal palace were rediscovered following major restoration work carried out from 1938-40. Ancient buildings were rescued from the midst of previous demolition projects. The castle regained its former magnificence and was opened for public use.
castelodesaojorge.pt
Rua de Santa Cruz do Castelo, 1100-129 Lisbon
00 351 21 880 0620
Torre de Belem
Torre de Belém is a fortified tower commissioned by King John II to be part of a defense system to guard the entrance to Lisbon’s harbour and the Tagus river and a ceremonial gateway to Lisbon. The tower is located in the district of Santa Maria de Belém in the municipality of Lisbon, Portugal. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of the significant role it played in the Portuguese maritime discoveries of the era of the Age of Discoveries. The tower was built in the early 16th century and is a prominent example of the Portuguese Manueline style, but it also incorporates hints of other architectural styles.
www.torrebelem.pt
Avenida Brasília, 1400-038 Lisbon
00 351 21 362 0034
Wellness
244Avenida
An urban concept, hair spa, and space to relax, have merged in the philosophy of 244Avenida. Located on Avenida da Liberdade, one of the central arteries and most cosmopolitan in the city, the 244Avenida is a space where you relax, yet feel the city’s energy and well-being of your home. Enjoy an intimate atmosphere, where you will be able to experience an exclusive and personalized treatment from the professional team. Fashion and art events will also take place here in the 200m2 unique and privileged salon 244Avenida.
www.244avenida.com
Avenida de Liberdade 244, 2º 1250, 149 Lisbon
00 351 213 144 360
00 351 927 824 560
CitySpa
CitySpa is Lisbon’s most upscale independent spa using ancient therapies from around the world with top class international products. Products are specially selected for the CitySpa to provide a customized experience, according to their philosophy of quality, efficiency and integrity results from natural ingredients. CitySpa features a beautiful warm wood interior, a signature of top international designer Cristina Jorge de Carvalho. Exclusive rituals include the signature CitySpa Relax massage and the exhilarating Exotic Ritual. There are different facials to choose from as well as detox, anti-cellulite and lymphatic procedures.
www.cityspa.com.pt
Rua Gonçalves Zarco 19, 1400 Lisbon
00 351 21 363 2492
Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon Spa
Bask in a multi-sensory Spa experience that boasts an indoor lap pool, multi-purpose treatment rooms, a relaxation room and Sodashi treatment menu. Sodashi and ESPA skin care treatments balance everything with their soothing, invigorating massages. Relax and rejuvenate with a full or half-day program and enjoy full use of the swimming pool, relaxation room and the poolside café. Beautify with luxury waxing and manicure and pedicure treatments using Spa Ritual’s vegan nail-care products. Rejuvenate and re-awaken your skin with a Sodashi or ESPA deep cleansing and firming facials.
www.fourseasons.com/lisbon/spa
Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon
Rua Rodrigo da Fonseca, 88 Lisbon 1099-039
00 351 21 381 1400
Griffehairstyle
Helena Vaz Pereira is the owner of Griffehairstyle whose formation was made in Portugal and over the years she has attended several courses in international academies such as Vidal Sassoon, Toni & Guy, Mahogany, Rizzos, Longueras and Sebastian International. In 1993 she launched her brand Griffehairstyle in Lisbon opening her first salon. Usually Helena Vaz Pereira participates in ModaLisboa and PortugalFashion. She regularly collaborates with several fashion designers and fashion magazines such as Vogue, Maxima, Elle and UP Magazine.
www.griffehairstyle.com
Rua Nova do Almada 100A, 1200-290 Lisbon
00 351 21 346 5225
Real SPA Marine
Real SPA Marine at the Grande Real Villa Itália Hotel includes a heated treatment pool, Thalassotherapy, Vichy shower, Scottish shower, chronotherm, hydro-massage, massage and numerous face and body treatments. The Real Spa Marine has been recently featured in the 2008 Spas Hot List by the prestigious Condé Nast Traveller as one of the best health and well-being Spas in Europe. Some of the superb treatments on offer: Oriental Reflexology, Indian Head Massage, ‘Real’ Lomi Lomi massage, Reiki, Tui Na, Shiatsu.
www.granderealvillaitaliahotel.com
Grande Real Villa Itália Hotel & Spa
Rua Frei Nicolau de Oliveira, 100 Cascais, (Lisbon)
00 351 210 966 000
Six Senses Spa
The Six Senses Spa is located within Penha Longa’s historic buildings and a haven of tranquillity and inner peace. The 1,500 sqm Spa is the body temple that offers a wide range of the most sophisticated therapies and treatments with a holistic approach to wellbeing. Within the stunning gardens you find a Jacuzzi, a contrast pool and a three meter waterfall, a platform over the pool for the practice of Yoga, Qi-Cong and two gazebos for meditation and treatments such as Shiatsu. Bask under the radiant sun and drink in the truly spectacular scenery.
www.penhalonga.com
Estrada da Lagoa Azul Sintra, Linhó 2714, Lisbon
00 35 1 21 924 9011