‘Adamastor’, a popular viewpoint (miradouro) and gathering place in Lisbon which is officially called Miradouro de Santa Catarina.
Update: Adamastor reopened in October 2019. It will be open from 08h00 until 23h00. More….: Atlas Lisboa
‘Adamastor’ , a popular viewpoint (miradouro)
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 serving drinks and toasted sandwiches.
The name Adamastor is chosen because of the large stone statue of the mythical figure ‘Adamastor’ which presides over the space.
Adamastor is a Greek-type mythological character invented by the Portuguese poet Luís de Camões in his epic poem Os Lusíadas (first printed in 1572), as a symbol of the forces of nature Portuguese navigators had to overcome during their discoveries. More…
Adamastor Lisbon: a sunny Sunday in February
Just below of the small Adamastor square, you will find the fantastic terraces of bar ‘noobai‘. Definitely worth a visit!
Beautiful!
You should also mention that this miradouos figures prominently in the novel “The Death of Ricardo Reis” by Nobel Prize winner Juan Saramago. Very important novel that must be read with Camoes. Take the Bica Elevator and make a left. Strongly recommended. No tourists.