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Breathtaking views Lisbon: ferry to Cacilhas, excellent lunch & elevator to Cristo Rei statue

Take the ferry from Lisbons’ Cais do Sodré (every 10 minutes) to Cacilhas at the other side of the river Tagus. (Returnticket 1,80 euro) Cais do Sodré, ferry to Cacilhas (near the railway station). Picture: Martijn Kramers Cacilhas is a picturesque neighborhood in the banks of the river best known by its Cervejarias (traditional beer houses) [...]

Beautiful views over the Tagus river: Adamastor, viewpoint (Miradouro) Santa Catarina Lisbon & a popular gathering place

  ‘Adamastor’ is a popular viewpoint (miradouro) and gathering place in Lisbon which is officially called the Miradouro de Santa Catarina.   From this vista point you have the most breathtaking views on the Tagus river, the 25th of April Bridge and the Cristo Rei monument. Beautiful boys! There is a small terrace with a bar [...]