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Sunset

Sunset at the City's Peak

Start with a drink in the golden hour, climb to the highest viewpoint in Lisbon for the sunset, and end with a late dinner nearby.

Best time: 15 JulAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 19:30

    Restaurante Gambrinus

    Grab a drink at Restaurante Gambrinus. This chic institution is open late and offers a great selection of beers and wines, providing a relaxed start before the climb.

  2. 20:15

    Miradouro da Senhora do Monte

    Walk uphill from your starting area to Miradouro da Senhora do Monte. The highest viewpoint in Lisbon sits at the top of Graça hill, offering a spread-out panorama of the city.

  3. 21:00

    Miradouro da Senhora do Monte

    Watch the sun set toward the WNW. From this spot, you look down over the Castelo de São Jorge, the Mouraria, and the Baixa to the Tagus estuary, with the Monsanto forest to the west.

  4. 21:45

    Leitaria Camponeza

    Dinner at Leitaria Camponeza. This regional restaurant focuses on high-quality meats, fish, and seafood. Ask for an atmospheric presentation.

Local tip

The climb to Miradouro da Senhora do Monte is a short ascent from the lower viewpoints. Check the route if you are unsure of the path from Gambrinus to the hill.

Check before you go

  • Restaurante Gambrinus is open Mo-Su 12:00-01:30.
  • Leitaria Camponeza is open Mo-Su 19:00-23:00.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Lisbon (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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