Tram 28 Lisbon Martim Moniz: long lines, best stops & pickpockets
Popular and legendary tram 28, (eléctrico 28) is a tourist attraction in itself. It goes all around town and you can hop on and hop off. Long lines during the day (from 17:00-18:00 is a good idea!)
Tram (‘eléctrico 28’), Alfama. Starting point: square Praça Martim Moniz
STOPS
It passes the Saint George’s (São Jorge) castle , one of the main historical touristic sites of Lisbon, the famous viewpoint (miradouro) Portas do Sol (Gates to the sun) and the legendary fleamarket ‘Feira da Ladra’ in Alfama, Graça, Mouraria, Bairro Alto, (Lisbon’s bohemien haunt of artists and writers, and posssibly one of the best spots in Europe for a night out). Last stop: Cemetery ‘Prazeres’ (Cemetery of ‘Pleasures’), really worth a visit!
Tram 28, Largo Portas do Sol
Famous viewpoint & tourist attraction, on the background Museum of Decorative Arts, really worth a visit!
Starting point tram 28, 2018
Square Praça Martim Moniz & long lines of people waiting….
Pickpockets, take care!
Tram 28 is very popular with tourists & prime pickpocket territory! Take care! Leave your bag in the hotel/apartment, just take some money with you in your pocket !
Open air elevator square Martim Moniz near starting point tram 28
Open air elevator connecting Martim Moniz square to the streets around St George Castle
Hop on hop off
Buy the 24-hour ticket that will allow you to hop on and off whenever you want on all trams, buses, and subway lines.
Cost: around 4 euros.
Alternative idea: oficial sightseeing RED TRAM TOUR
How to avoid long lines TRAM 28 & official sightseeing Red Tram Tour Lisbon
The number of tourists has been increased since a few years, which means tram 28 route is mostly fully packed.
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The RED TRAM is the official sightseeing tram, which covers the same neighborhoods, a ticket is more expensive, but you’re always guaranteed to have a seat.
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Starting point & tickets : square Praça do Comércio
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ALTERNATIVE GREEN TRAM & STOPS
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Starting point & tickets Praça da Figueira Lisbon
The antique GREEN trams are older than the trams on tram 28
The tram departs from Praça da Figueira and passes Lisbon’s oldest Cathedral Sé de Lisboa, famous viewpoint Portas do Sol, near the Castle (Castelo) of Saint George, through the streets of historical areas Alfama and Graça
There ‘s English and Portuguese tour commentary without the need for headsets.
Starting point tram 28, square Praça Martim Moniz
Alfama. Tram 28 is increasingly as popular with pickpockets as it is with tourists.
More info about tram 28, stops and useful tips: Seeing Lisbon through tram 28
Video tram 28 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YiHO5jZYY4
Tram 28, Lisbon and Christmas, Praça da Figueira
The average intervals between each one is 15 minutes and the entire trip takes between 40 minutes and one hour (at a maximum speed of 50km per hour). All stops vintage tram 28
Tram 28, near Lisbon’s legendary flea market ‘Feira da Ladra’
Besides: a free ride, tram 12 Mouraria
Tram 28 , Lisbon
Calçada do Duque Lisbon: hundreds of stairs & Restaurant Solar du Duque
From Bairro Alto you can walk to Rossio The hundreds of stairs lead you down to Calçada do Duque starting in Rua Nova da Trindade
Close to area Bairro Alto (litt. ‘high neighborhood’). During the day a very relaxed area with trendy shops. Traditionally been Lisbon’s bohemien haunt of artists and writers, a hotspot for people who love nightlife.
Lisbon, Calçada do Duque in wintertime
A few hundred steps that connect the higher-lying Bairro Alto district to Rossio square.
The stairs are lined with lots of traditional Portuguese restaurants (not the cheapest).
Background: Saint George’s Castle (Castelo de São Jorge), a wonderful view!
Traditional Portuguese meals, local price 🙂 & also typical Portugues: hanging laundry 😉
Restaurant Solar du Duque, Rua do Duque 67, Lisbon. A simple and pleasant space with a casual atmosphere. Facebook
September 2019: Toon Mulder en Thirza van Deene
Almost downstairs, Calçada do Carmo . View on Rossio square ( official name: Praça Dom Pedro IV)
The beautiful Rossio station
Lisbon: saturday biological market Príncipe Real & amazing centuries-old trees
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
Lisbon’s historical center & hanging laundry drying in the wind
Typical Portuguese is the hanging laundry, drying in the wind. In the narrow labyrinth of cobbled alleys of Lisbon’s ancient center it’s very nice to walk around 🙂
Restaurant Solar do Duque. Calcada do Duque
Calcada do Duque is a street made of hundreds of stairs to bohemien area Bairro Alto, lined with lots of traditional Portuguese restaurants, near Largo Duque de Cadaval, a square full of open-air cafes near the beautiful Rossio Station.
Around the Castle of St. Jorge (Castelo de São Jorge)
Tiny and partially restored ancient neighborhood of Santa Cruz do Castelo , is one of the most picturesque parts of Lisbon.
Mouraria, historical part of Lisbon
City center historical area Mouraria (this laundry is not mine) 😉
Mouraria, Rua dos Cavaleiros.
From here, you can walk to a beautiful viewpoint over the city, Miradouro da Graça.
Bairro Alto Lisbon, a wonderful area for a night out!
Many older people still wash by hand..
During daytime, the famous Bairro is a very quiet district, it’s really worth it to walk around: trendy shops, art galleries and fashion. At night, bars suddenly appear everywhere from behind the shutter doors.
Quite close to the historic Alfama neighborhood
Very nice street to walk around at Lisbon’ city center is Rua dos Bacalhoeiros (street of the cod fish sellers).
Alfama (more…..)
Restaurant ‘Casa da Índia’ Lisbon: typical Portuguese menu & trade history
Despite the name, Casa da Índia (House of India), is a traditional and cheap restaurant with a Portuguese menu. The name refers to an organization that managed Portuguese trade in overseas goods, like spices, mainly in the 15th and 16th centuries.
Restaurant Casa da Índia (House of India) Lisbon: traditional Portuguese meal, delicious 🙂
‘Borrego no forno’ (lamb in oven € 6,50). Starters: pão e azeitonas (bread and olives € 1,20), copo de vinho branco (glass of white wine € 1.20), bica pingada (espresso with a drop of milk € 0,60).
Restaurant Casa da Índia (House of India), Lisbon
This is one of my favorite restaurants in Lisbon: really good service and a very friendly staff.
Restaurant Casa da Índia Lisbon & owner Alvaro
Casa da Índia (House of India) : spices from India
Owner Alvaro Martim: ‘From 1938 this place is a restaurant. All I know is that it used to be a shop selling spices from India”.
Restaurant Casa da Índia (House of India) Lisbon
History: The Casa da Índia was established in Lisbon around 1500. This Portuguese organization had been based in Lagos in Southern Portugal, but after Prince Henry the Navigator died in 1460, the ‘House of India’ moved to Lisbon, and was located at the famous Praça do Comércio , Commerce Square). The building was destroyed by the 1755 Lisbon earthquake.
Restaurant Casa da Índia (House of India) Lisbon
Seafood: Gambas á guilho (garlic prawns) 12.50 euro, delicious!! This restaurant is very popular and lively, the marisqueira (seafood) is divine and cheap.
Portugal probably is the best place in Europe to enjoy seafood; the Portuguese appreciate eating and drinking well!
Restaurant Casa da Índia (House of India) Lisbon
On the wall: the Duke of Viseu (Henry the Navigator), patron of the Portuguese exploration.
Restaurant Casa da India November 2018 & picanha na brasa 10,90 euro
During 1415-1542 Portugal discovered an eastern route to India that rounded the Cape of Good Hope. They discovered Brazil, established trading routes throughout most of southerns Asia, colonized selected areas of Africa and sent the first direct European maritime trade and diplomatic missions to China.
Restaurant ‘Casa da Índia’, Rua Loreto 51, near Bairro Alto.
Menu & vegetarian options: check facebook
Opening hours: Monday -Saturday: 09:00 – 02:00. Closed on Sundays.
Restaurant Casa da Índia (House of India) Lisbon: chicken piri-piri
Nostalgic Moorish kiosks in Lisbon, gathering places & Portuguese 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, like the nostalgic kiosks (quiosque), serving traditional Portuguese refreshments and snacks.
Kiosk Camões Square (Praça Luís de Camões), Lisbon
Just behind Camões’ statue , close to the statue of Portugal’s famous writer and poet Fernando Pessoa (1888-1935), still mobbed by many tourists nowadays ; nearby great city views from luxury hotel Bairro Alto’s roof terrace and, one of my favorites, a cheap and traditional Portuguese restaurant ‘Casa da India’.
Small kiosk Park Lisbon Principe Real
After shopping people like to take a break in this wonderful park with lots of exotic plants and trees, near Bairro Alto, posssibly one of the best (and gay) spots in Europe for a night out!
Nearby you’ll find the Botanical garden , one of Europe’s finest!
Lisbon Kiosk Rua Dom Pedro
Rua Dom Pedro V is a wonderful avenue for shopping. There’s lots of boutiques, traditional antique shops and art galleries.
Lisbon kiosk Largo Trindade Coelho
Small kiosk near ‘Casa da Comida’ (’ the house of food’), a new cafetaria/ restaurant in the wonderful bamboo garden of Museum São Roque. This museum and church is home to Italian art from the 16th and 17th centuries.
Small kiosk Cais do Sodré, Lisbon
A major bus station is sited outside the front of the Cais do Sodré station, with a Carris small kiosk selling transport passes, tickets and guides.
Cais do Sodré is Lisbon’s major bus, metro, trainstation (‘Linha de Cascais’ , name of the train line joining Lisbon to Cascais), and ferry terminal.
Wonderful 20 minutes ferry trip idea from here : ferry to Cacilhas at the other side of the river Tagus and how to reach the amazing Cristo Rei monument
Lisbon viewpont Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara.
This wonderful belvedere will give you a unique insight into the city and magnificent views on the old Moorish castle Castelo de São Jorge.
Kiosk above Lisbon’s famous flea market Feira da Ladra .
The Moorish influence is still present in areas Alfama and in Mouraria, where the Moors kept on living in the city after the conquist and gathered in this area.
After browsing the market it’s a good idea to have lunch in Restaurant ‘O Panteao de Santa Clara’ just above the market, serving real Portuguese food for a good price.
Kiosk river Tagus viewpoint Miradoura de Santa Catarina. Lisbon
‘Adamastor’, a popular gathering place in Lisbon overlooking the Tagus river, 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, nearby my favorite cafe/bar Noobai
Kiosk Rua de São Paulo, near Cais do Sodré station Lisbon
On the other side of the road, Mercado da Ribeira (famous market near the river, since 1882), topped with a Moorish-style dome.
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Lisbon’s Botanical Garden: designed in 1873, unique & one of Europe’s finest
Tucked away in the Principe Real dictrict, near Bairro Alto, the Botanical Garden (1873) is a lush retreat from the afternoon sun.
April 2018: reopened after renovations – Video Botanical Garden
Lisbon’s Botanical Garden (Jardim Botânico)
The University of Lisbon Botanical Garden was designed as a scientific garden, planting began in 1873 through the initiative of two professors, the Earl of Ficalho and Andrade Corvo.
Entrance with beautiful palms: Rua Politécnica 58, Principe Real
Lisbon’s Botanical Garden (Jardim Botânico)
Ticket office in the garden. Tickets: cheap. Children up to 6 years: free
Lisbon’s Botanical Garden (Jardim Botânico)
Ficus macrophylla (moreton bay fig)
The great diversity of plants gathered from every corner of the world under Portuguese rule by its earliest gardeners – the German, E. Goeze, and the Frenchman, J. Daveau – illustrated Portugal’s colonial power at the time, though in Europe it was seen as a small and rather peripheral nation.
Lisbon’s Botanical Garden (Jardim Botânico)
It’s really wonderful to walk around and sit down for a while in this haven of tranquility and serenity. The park offers the ideal place to explore the vastness and beauty of nature. Wander along mosaic paths under tall palms, take in the scents of the herb garden and visit the colourful butterfly house.
Dracaena Draco (dragon tree) Lisbon’s Botanical Garden (Jardim Botânico)
The systematic collections serve various fields of botanical research, demonstrating to the public and visiting schools the great diversity of plant forms and various ecological processes. They also represent an important and effective way of conserving plants whose survival is threatened.
Lisbon’s Botanical Garden (Jardim Botânico)
Some collections deserve a special mention. The outstanding diversity of palms, brought from all continents, confers an unexpectedly tropical atmosphere to several locations in the garden. Cycads, real living fossils representing ancient and mostly extinct floras, are one of the garden’s hallmarks. Nowadays they are extremely rare and certain species are preserved only in botanical gardens.
Pomegranade, native to semitropical Asia.
The garden is particularly rich in tropical species from New Zealand, Australia, China, Japan and South America, illustrating the mild climate and the special microclimates produced in the garden.
Jardim Botânico da Universidade de Lisboa FACEBOOK
Rua Escola Politécnica 58
Website
Open: summer (1 April to 31 October): everyday from 09:00 to 20:00.Weekends and holidays from 10:00 to 20:00.Winter: everyday from 09:00 to 18:00. Weekends and holidays from 10:00 to 18:00. Closed on Christmas and New Years day.
Cool late night bar ‘A Capela’ Lisbon, vibrant area Bairro Alto & owner Pedro Silva
This area is a hotspot for people who love nightlife!!
Bairro Alto in Lisbon is posssibly one of the best spots in Europe for a night out!
Rua da Atalaia, Bairro Alto Lisbon at 02:00.
Every night hundreds of people are drinking mojitos and cheap beer out of plastic cups, listening to everything from samba to African rhythms, but mainly electro and techno.
‘A Capela’ is one of the most popular bars in Lisbon’s heart of funky bars and restaurants.
Of what was once a chapel (Capela) only some stones remain.
Owner and DJ Pedro Silva
Club and wine bar ‘A Capela, Rua Atalaia, 45 Lisbon. The eclectic selection of musical combines the environmental sounds of electronic music, dub, groove with the classics of all time, from Madonna to Kraftwerk.
Miguel Sá, Nuno Bernardino, Pedro Silva, Luis elgris Paul NUPI, Fernando fadigaz Pregal and Rui Cunha, among others, are responsible for the sound quality.
Everyday there’s a different DJ, mainly electronic music but very eclectic and super competent.
Bairro Alto district, Rua da Atalaia, in June.
June is the month of the Festas dos Santos Populares (Feast Days of the Popular Saints). The Lisbon nights are filled with lively festivities that take over the city’s historical center.
Area Bairro Alto, Lisbon.
Coolest late night bars in Lisbon’s Bairro Alto and Principe Real neighbourhoods
Picture: René van Gijn
Bairro Alto Lisbon. Picture: René van Gijn
Picture: René van Gijn
‘A Capela’ bar is open every day.
Monday to Thursday: 18:00 till 02:00, Friday and Saturday: 18:00 till 03:00 Sunday: 18:00 till 2:00 a.m.
Lisbon’s craziest night: June 12, Eve of Saint Anthony & street parties
Lisbon in June: wine, sangria, beer, the smell of grilled sardines, mojitos, caipirinhas, fado, pimba music and lots of people eating, drinking and dancing in the streets of the historical areas.
On the eve of Saint Anthony day, the ‘matchmaker ‘ (Santo António, June 13), Lisbon turns into a huge open air party!
June 12, party time! Historic area Mouraria Rua da Guia Lisbon: Eve of Santo António (Saint Anthony)
In June, the month of the Festas dos Santos Populares (Feast Days of the Popular Saints), the Lisbon nights are filled with lively festivities that take over the city’s historical center. In the ancient Alfama, Mouraria, Graça and Bairro Alto neighbourhoods it all takes place. Of course, you are welcome to join the festivities!
Historic area Mouraria Lisbon, Santo António, Rua João do Outeiro.
Santo António (Saint Anthony), Lisbon’s most popular saint
Santo António (Saint Anthony of Padua), was a Portuguese catholic priest. Many miracles have been attributed to him and he is considered a protector of the souls of purgatory, guardian of good marriages, defender of animals, healer, and advocate of lost objects. Saint Anthony was born in Alfama (1195) near Mouraria, one of the oldest areas of Lisbon.
Lisbon craziest night of the year in area Alfama, nearby Mouraria (YouTube)
Restaurant ‘Zé da Mouraria in June, Rua João do Outeiro 34, Lisbon
Restaurant ‘Zé da Mouraria’ : delicious typical Portuguese food and a popular tourist attraction in a former Moorish quarter of Lisbon, Mouraria. In the month of June, all the streets in the historical center are decorated with garlands and lights.
June 12 in Lisbon: Adamastor, Santa Catarina near the Tagus River, a popular viewpoint & gathering place.
In the ancient neighbourhoods it all takes place, but this party is also held in other parts of Lisbon, like Adamastor, a popular Tagus viewpoint, with the most breathtaking views on the Tagus river, the 25th of April Bridge and the Cristo Rei monument, overlooking the city of Lisbon.
Lisbon, June 12, Bairro Alto area
The entire month of June in Lisbon is devoted to the Saints festivities, but June 12 is a very special day. While walking around you see people eating and drinking in the streets. The crowds can be immense, there’s music everywhere and everyone around you is in a very good mood, a wonderful feeling! ‘
June 12, 2011. Famous Bica funicular Lisbon, a popular tourist attraction
Partying in the small streets around the famous Bica funicular, highly valued by tourists.
A cool and very popular lounge bar in this street is Bicaense, near the bars of the bohemian district of Bairro Alto , possibly one of the best spots in Europe for a night out. Not only in June, but every night hundreds of people from all over the world are drinking mojitos, caipirinhas and beer out of plastic cups in the narrow streets.
Pastelaria and restaurant “D. João I”, Rua D. Duarte 1-B , Lisbon
Pimba music (songs with naughty lyrics)
On June 12 the festivities in Lisbon already start around noon, and everywhere you hear music coming out of the cafes and restaurants.
YouTube “Quero Cheirar o teu bacalhau” (by Quim Barreiros): ‘I would like to smell your codfish’ 😉 😉
Even the beggar near the cafe started dancing spontaneously …..people are dancing on Pimba music – a term used for a variety of popular Portuguese folk solo singers and bands whose songs are frequently driven by metaphors with sexual meanings.
Historical area Mouraria in June: Rua da Guia, Lisbon
In the month of June all the narrow streets in Lisbon’s historical areas are packed with stalls selling sangria and beer. Everywhere there’s the sizzling aroma of grilled sardines – the traditional food of the Saint Anthony celebrations are grilled sardines – but you can also go for barbecued chicken, chouriços (sausage) or pork.
June 12 Lisbon historical area : Arraial da Mouraria, dancing in the streets
There’s lots of dancing through the night. The best thing to do is just keep going and enjoy! Throughout old Lisbon there are open air parties everywhere. The party goes on until dawn 🙂
More about Lisbon’s craziest night of the year in Mouraria
Mouraria Saint Anthony Lisbon – pots with manjerico (basil) & small love poems
Basil & love poems
During the Santo Antonio (Saint Anthony) festival it is a tradition to offer a small pot of basil to loved ones, and in the narrow streets there are also stands where pots with manjericos (basil) are sold. Traditionally bought by boyfriends and given as a present to their girlfriends in Saint’s Anthony’s night.
Historical area Mouraria Lisbon in June: religious procession
Yearly parade
At Avenida da Liberdade, from around 8h30 pm June 12, there will be the yearly parade, with people dressed up in beautiful costumes. There’s also the Saint Anthony’s brides.