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Sunset over the Tagus from the Old Ferry Terminal

The sun dips below the river from the spot where old ferries once docked, just a short walk from the grand Praça do Comércio.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 16:48

    Café A Brasileira

    Grab a coffee at one of Lisbon's last classic cafés. The standing room at the counter is the cheapest way to start, and the basement restaurant is open if you want to sit down.

  2. 17:18

    Estação Fluvial Sul e Sueste

    Walk southeast for four minutes to the Estação Fluvial Sul e Sueste. This former railway station and ferry terminal sits right on the river. It is a quiet, atmospheric historic site with excellent views back toward the city center.

  3. 17:38

    Estação Fluvial Sul e Sueste

    Stay here for the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW, offering a clear view over the water. The terminal provides a peaceful vantage point away from the crowds in the main square.

  4. 17:58

    Livraria Bertrand

    Head back toward the city center. Visit Livraria Bertrand, the oldest operating bookstore in the world. Founded in 1732, it is a quiet place to browse and even get your books stamped as proof of purchase.

Local tip

Café A Brasileira is open daily from 08:00, so you can arrive early. Livraria Bertrand does not list opening hours, so check the route or arrival time to ensure it is open when you arrive.

Check before you go

  • Café A Brasileira is open Mo-Su 08:00-02:00.
  • Livraria Bertrand hours are not specified in the context; verify opening times before visiting.

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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