1st Bairro

Central Lisbon contains many of the city’s most famous tourist sights, such as the Santa Justa elevator, Castle of Saint Jorge and the magnificent Praca do Comercio facing the Tejo River. Hip districts such as Bairro Alto and Graca pulse with bars and clubs while the area’s more elegant avenues feature many of Lisbon’s best restaurants and hotels. The city’s famous trams run through the whole area, that is also well known for its Fado clubs, featuring Portugal’s traditional folk music.

2nd Bairro

Lisbon’s western district contains the monumental Monastery of Jeronimo and the famous Tower of Belem, as well as what many claim to be the best Pastel de Nata (Portuguese custard tarts) in Lisbon. The Palace of Ajuda rises above two separate botanic gardens in an area of broader streets with a mix of property styles. The converted warehouses of LX Factory are a popular Sunday brunch and thrift store destination and the Belem waterfront features magnificent view of the city’s red suspension bridge.

3rd Bairro

The northern areas of the city contain may important institutions: Lisbon’s main university, hospital, zoo and football clubs. The Gulbenkian Museum is a world renowned art gallery set in private gardens, in the heart of the busy city. As is the case with the rest of Portugal’s capital city, transport connections are excellent and there is always a cafe on every corner.

4th Bairro

Lisbon’s eastern district contains the city’s airport and main railway station and is well served by the Vasco de Gama bridge, which gives fast access to Setubal and the South Bay areas. The area’s main attraction is the Expo area (Parque de Nacoes) which houses Lisbon’s main exhibition and concert venue, aquarium and science museum.