The park in area Príncipe Real in Lisbon is a gorgeous location! Centuries-old beautiful trees and shadowed terraces . Besides: a biological market is held here every Saturday morning 🙂
This century-old cedar ‘umbrella’ (20 meters) tree is really amazing!
Park Príncipe Real (Royal Prince) Lisbon : charming & quiet area
Beautiful trees and terraces to drink your bica (espresso), and besides not expensive ! The atmosphere is very relaxed.
Park Príncipe Real Lisbon. Picture: Rufus Ketting
This park is an extension of area Bairro Alto, in which plenty of bars and (also gay) clubs are in easy reach.
Parque Príncipe Real Lisbon
Park Príncipe Real, and the nearby Botanical Garden of the University of Lisbon (one of Europe’s finest!) are great for relaxing.
Shopping & renovated historical buildings
Designer boutiques and art galleries are housing in wonderful renovated historical buildings.
Parque Príncipe Real Lisbon, Saturday biological market: Pedro & Dina
The small Moorish kiosk is one of the lovely designed kiosks (quiosque) in Lisbon, serving old-fashioned Portuguese refreshments and snacks.
On August 6, 711 Lisbon was taken by the Moors, 400 years later the city returned to Christian rule. Nowadays the Moorish influence is still present.
Parque Príncipe Real Lisbon: Saturday biological market
Biological market every Saturday from 9:00-3:00
Around the park, the Biological Products Fair (Feira de Produtos Biológicos) is held every week on Saturdays at Jardim França Borges, commonly known as Jardim do Príncipe Real.
Parque Príncipe Real Lisbon: Saturday biological market
At Lisbon’s weekly organic farmers market producers from all around the country sell most varied natural products, from vegetables to cosmetics, honey and wine. Bargaining is always possible and appropriate.
Parque Príncipe Real Lisbon & home made compotes ‘doces da Paulinha’
‘Doces da Paulinha’ (sweet and savory): traditional flavors, with organic products, handcrafted with love . Facebook
The 13 best markets in Lisbon (by Atlas)
Restaurants in this area
There are several good places to have lunch or dinner, such as one of my favorites, Italian restaurant & pizzeria Zero Zero with a lovely outdour dining area, or trendy restaurant ‘O Prego da Peixaria: excellent steak or fish.
Rua dom Pedro V, no. 26 : Arabesque Ribeiro da Cunha Palace (1877)
Principe Real’s Rua dom Pedro V is one of the most interesting streets of Lisbon to walk around. In recent years, the neighborhood has become a great place to shop . Watch out for pickpocking )-:
Embaixada, Praça do Príncipe Real
There are incredible stores, such as Embaixada (the Embassy), which was built in 1877 and now houses design shops, fashion and gastronomy in wonderful spaces. Website
YouTube : the Rebirth of Lisbon’s Principe Real District
Shopping store Embaixada is located in Ribeiro da Cunha Palace, a XIX century new-Arabian Palace, one of the most iconic buildings in this neighbourhood. Facebook
Embaixada, Praça do Príncipe Real, no. 26 Lisbon
Park Príncipe Real Lisbon
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