Timeline
19:55
Grab a drink at the Vasco da Gama statue. It is a good place to wait out the heat before the climb.
20:10
Walk four minutes to Vinho e Noz for a glass of local wine or a snack. It stays open until 22:00, so you have plenty of time before the sun goes down.
20:35
Head to the summit of Alto de São Bento. The walk takes about 45 minutes from the Vasco da Gama area, so leave early to find a good spot. The views are wide and open.
20:55
Watch the sun set toward the WNW. The sky turns bright orange and the city lights begin to flicker on below.
21:25
Walk down to Jardim dos Colegiais. It is a quiet park nearby, good for cooling down after the climb.
Local tip
The walk up is steep. Bring water. The sun sets in the west, so face that way for the best view.
Check before you go
- Vinho e Noz is open until 22:00 on weekdays and Saturdays.
Worth knowing
- Vinho e Noz is open at 20:10 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
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