Tram 28
National Geographic designated
Lisbon’s most famous trolley as
one of the top 10 streetcar rides
in the world. The winding route,
in operation since 1914, provides
a lovely tour of the Old Town.
buy a 24-hour transit pass at any
metro station for €6,30. it includes the
tram, plus subway, buses and funiculars.
board at the route’s first stop at
martin moniz, but arrive early in the
morning—queues are notoriously long.
Hilltop views at Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara
just below the Spanish border. While the wine isn’t
actually green in colour (the name refers to its leafy
growing region), it is crisp, refreshing and best imbibed
on a sunny terrace.
It’s also cheap—very cheap. I picked up a decent bot-
tle for €3 at a corner store by my hotel. In restaurants,
quality vintages are also surprisingly affordable, ringing
in at 10 to 20 euros. Even at the airport duty-free, you
can score a good bottle for pocket change.
Ask locals to name the best place in town to sip
chilled Vinho Verde and you’ll likely get one response:
anywhere outdoors. Thankfully, government officials
agree. Municipalities maintain miradouros, terrace
lookouts situated atop each of Lisbon’s seven hills.
Bring your own bottle or snag a café table at a food-
and-drink quiosque (kiosk). Located at the top
of Ascensor da Glória, Miradouro de São Pedro
de Alcântara offers one of the best views in town,
especially at sunset. I order a hearty bowl of gazpacho,
thick crusty bread and wine for less than 9 euros.
When the sun goes down in Lisbon, fado rises.
The sounds of guitar chords and haunting vocals
waft through cobblestone streets and alleys. Literally »
When you get on the tram, try
to snag double seats on the left so
you get a view of the tagus river.
consider hopping off for a break at stop
no. 9: Graça. the nearby lookout miradouro
sophia de mello breyner andresen offers
stunning views of the 25th april bridge.
hop back on the tram and get
your camera ready as you wind
through the moorish streets and
narrow alleys of the historic alfama
district, birthplace of fado music.
approaching stop no. 16, you’ll see
the lisbon cathedral, known locally
as the sé. if you get off here, it’s
just a 10-minute walk to the famous
fortress of castelo de são jorge.
to get some fresh air, stretch your
legs at stop no. 29: jardim da estrela.
the lush park hosts a craft and design
market the first weekend of every month.
market lovers should stay on the tram
until its final stop: campo ourique. since
1934, the indoor mercado de campo de
ourique has been selling cheese, meat
and produce to hungry lisboetas.
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