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Daytime

Golden Hour at the Peninsula’s Edge

Start your afternoon near the Grand Lisboa, then walk west to Penha Hill to catch the sunset over the bay.

Best time: 17:30About 90 min

Timeline

  1. 16:47

    Clube Militar

    Grab a coffee or light snack at Clube Militar. This classy restaurant, built for Portuguese military officers, is just a short walk from the Grand Lisboa and offers a quiet start to the afternoon.

  2. 17:17

    Chapel of Our Lady of Penha and Penha Hill

    Walk up to the Chapel of Our Lady of Penha and Penha Hill. The 18-minute walk from the Grand Lisboa leads to this steep hilltop lookout. From here, you will get excellent views of the central area of Macau and Nam Van Lake as the day begins to wind down.

  3. 18:02

    Chapel of Our Lady of Penha and Penha Hill

    Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The view from Penha Hill’s lookouts frames the city and water perfectly as the golden light fades.

Local tip

The climb to Penha Hill is steep. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water if you are walking up from the Grand Lisboa area.

Check before you go

  • Clube Militar does not list specific opening hours in the guide, so check their current status before heading there.

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