Parking in Lisbon

• Parque Restauradores Telpark (1250-188 Lisboa) is located in the old town and is one of Lisbon’s convenient options for central indoor parking.
• Graffiti Carpark (1100-535) is a permanent street art exhibition, a car park with a free attraction near the Castelo de St Jorge.
• Street Parking is available throughout the city centre via paid parking metres, though rates and times can vary.

Key roads in Lisbon

• The Avenida da Liberdade is one of Lisbon’s main streets, connecting Praca Dos Restauradores to Praca do Marques de Pombal.
• The A37 links Lisbon-Sintra and the A36 passing near Queluz, Rio De Mouro Cacem, Amadora and Algueirao-Mem Martins.
• The A1 motorway establishes an easy route between Lisbon and the coastal Porto and is one of the busiest motorways in Portugal.

How to get from Lisbon to Porto

It takes two hours and 47 minutes to drive the 307 kilometres from Lisbon to Porto.

1. Leave the car hire car park at Lisbon Airport north-west towards R. C.
2.  Exit the Roundabout onto Av. Berlim.
3. Turn left onto Av. Cidade do Porto, then use any lane to take the slip road onto E1.
4. Continue onto the A1.
5. Follow the A1 to Via Panoramica in Porto.
6. Take the exit towards C.po Alegre.
7. Continue on Via Panoramica. Take R. de Goncalo Sampai to Praca de Mouzinho de Albuquerque.

How to get from Lisbon to Sintra

Sintra is just a 33-minute drive from Lisbon Airport. Get on the E1, heading northwest to R.C then onto the A37. Drive from the A37 to Algueirao-Mem Martins. Take exit 8 from the A16 and keep left. At Rotunda Dr. Eduardo Lacerda Tavares continue straight onto Av. Mario Firmino Miguel. Finally, at the roundabout continue straight onto Av. Dr. Desiderio Cambourna (N249).

Best hotels in Lisbon

Altis Belem Hotel & Spa

Doca do Bom Sucesso, 1400-038

The Altis Belem Hotel & Spa offers a relaxed atmosphere with an award-winning signature spa boasting a contemporary design. Each room has its own exotic illustration and a beautiful view along the Tagus River. Enjoy sun and serenity on the Altis Belem’s doorstep at the Gastrobar and cocktail lounge steps away from the waterfront.

Altis Avenida

R. 1º de Dezembro 120, 1200-360

The Altis Avenida is a charming five-star boutique hotel ideally situated in the city centre, only a two-minute walk from Lisbon’s historic Rossio and Restauradores Squares. Inside, you’ll find Portuguese-40s inspired décor, a fusion of future and past. Atop the Rossio Gastrobar, you’ll be treated to a relaxed and sophisticated atmosphere with panoramic views of Lisbon.

Memmo Principe Real

R. Dom Pedro V, 56 J, 1250-094

Elegantly nestled in the heart of Lisbon’s most chic districts is the Memmo Principe Real, perched to provide secret sights over the city. It’s situated as a perfect gateway to explore one of the most charming neighbourhoods in Lisbon. 

Best restaurants in Portugal

O Frade

Calcada da Ajuda 14, 1300-598

A family-named, family-owned restaurant that serves up the best of Portuguese cuisine, O Frade is a crown jewel of its local neighbourhood, sourcing local ingredients for its unique menu. You can expect locally sourced meat and seafood, fresh vegetarian dishes, and Mediterranean-style tapas.

Pigmeu

R. 4 de Infantaria 68, 1350-274

Pigmeu is an indulgent, end-to-end pork-connoisseur’s restaurant, made to feed the heart, head, and stomach. They respect the animal, leaving no part unused and elevating pork dishes to culinary excellence. There are vegetarian options available too, featuring dishes made with bolota. Discover new flavours and takes on a classic, with plates served from lunch until noon.

Tasca Da Esquina

R. Domingos Sequeira 41C, 1350-119

Tasca da Esquina is an unpretentious, café-style restaurant specialising in Portuguese tapas. Their aim, to fit an entire country into one corner, is perfectly represented in their range of bold flavours and a testament to the diversity of Portuguese cuisine.

Best attractions in and around Lisbon

Quinta da Regaleira

R. Barbosa du Bocage 5, 2710-567 Sintra, Portugal

Planted amongst labyrinthine gardens and coiling paths stands the gothic Quinta da Regaleira, a hauntingly beautiful gothic structure slowly given over to nature. Ivy and mossy tendrils decorate this 19^th-century architectural masterpiece, running along its secret tunnels and underground wells. Only forty minutes from Lisbon, the Quinta da Regaleira makes a fantastic day trip.

Cristo Rei

2800-058 Almada, Portugal

Cristo Rei, or ‘Christ the King’ is a shrine dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ, a monument in the same vein as ‘Christ the Redeemer’ in Rio De Janeiro. It offers incredible panoramic views of Lisbon. Compliment your adventure with a visit to the quaint city of Cacilhas and take a well-earned respite after the hike.

Oceanario de Lisboa

Esplanada Dom Carlos I s/nº, 1990-005 Lisboa, Portugal

Located in the Parque das Naceos, the Oceanario de Lisboa is the largest indoor aquarium in Europe. It binds Lisbon’s coastal history, and provides an educational look into the world’s oceans, while actively promoting conservation and protection of nature. Prepare to dive deep, with so many exhibits you’ll be submerged in another world.