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

Take the ferry from Lisbons’ Cais do Sodré (every 10 minutes) to Cacilhas at the other side of the river Tagus. A boat trip is always fun! (Returnticket 1,20 euro)

Lisbon ferry from Lisbon to Cacilhas
Cais do Sodré, boat to Cacilhas (near the railway station)

Cacilhas is a picturesque neighbourhood in the banks of the river best known by its Cervejarias (traditional beer houses) also offering shellfish, seafood, and fresh fish.

Lisbon restaurants O Farol Cacilhas

Restaurant/Cervejaria “Farol” (lighthouse) is just by the ferry-terminal, the food is finger licking good! We enjoyed a fresh dourada (sea bream)
Lisbon restaurants ‘O Farol’ seafood Dourada

From restaurant ‘Farol’ you can walk along the river to the elevator of the famous Cristo Rei statue and enjoy the wonderful view on downtown Lisbon.

Lisbon Cacilhas Amada ruined warehouses

After passing some abandoned and ruinous warehouses and 2 restaurants, ‘Attire-te-ao-rio’, which means ‘throw yourself into the river’, and restaurant Ponto Final, you can go by elevator to the top of the Cristo Rei statue.

Lisbon Restaurant Attire te ao Rio Almada

Restaurant ‘Attire-te-ao-rio’, a Brasilian restaurant and a perfect romantic location for a great dinner overlooking Lisbon by night.

Lisbon Restaurant Ponto Final view bridge

Restaurant ‘Ponto Final’, excellent menu, amazing view, especially while the sun is fading.

Lisbon elevator to Cristo Rei statue

Elevator to the Cristo Rei statue

Lisbon Cristo Rei statue

A sweeping view of the city and 25 de Abril Bridge from the top of the 82m (270ft) high pedestal (by elevator)! This enormous monument is built in 1959 in thanks to God for having spared Portugal during World War II, inspired by the famous statue in Rio de Janeiro. ‘God opens his arms to the city’.

You can go back to the Cacilhas ferry terminal by bus # 101 (0,8 euro).

2 Responses to “Breathtaking views: ferry from Lisbon to Cacilhas, lunch & Cristo Rei statue”

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  2. Hi!

    I noticed you’ve added my Lisbon trip link to the Blogroll (Lärwi in Lisbon), thanks for that!

    I have been there twice before as well

    2006

    http://minnakellandphotos.blogspot.com/search?q=lisbon+9-12.11.2006

    and March 2008

    http://minnakellandphotos.blogspot.com/search?q=lisbon+%26+cascais+4+-+7.+3.+08

    if you want to add those links!

    And going again next November! Love the place, enjoying your site for tips, keep up the good work!

    Cheers!

    Minna aka Lärwi xxx

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