The Neighbourhood

With its narrow streets, stairways, and viewpoints, Alfama is the most genuine and authentic neighborhood in the city, marked by ancient traditions, the São Jorge Castle, the Cathedral, and of course Fado, recently considered
UNESCO Immaterial Cultural Heritage.

Experience alfama

Alfama is a well-located neighborhood

Close to several points of interest

Here you will feel the true ambiance of the neighborhood with weathered colored houses with linens hanged on the windows and the daily life of the locals with their rhythms and customs.

Furthermore, you can find lots of activities with small traditional retail shops, groceries with Portuguese traditional products, typical restaurants, cafes and bars.

The neighborhood is the heart of the annual festivities of the popular saints in June. During the days of the festivities, Alfama is filled with people eating and drinking to the sound of the music in the streets.

The São Jorge Castle

The hilltop citadel of São Jorge Castel is a fascinating place to contemplate Lisbon’s long history. Visitors can climb the towers, walk along the reconstructed ramparts of the castle walls and enjoy extraordinary views over the city.

The Cathedral "Sé"

Founded in 1147, Lisbon Cathedral is one of the city’s landmarks and it was built when the first king of Portugal conquered the city from the Moors.

Tram 28

Tram 28 is the perfect means to discover some of the most interesting aspects of Lisbon’s historical and architectural heritage. It is known as the “tourist tram” and passes through Alfama, Lisbon downtown, Chiado and Bairro Alto.

Santa Luzia Viewpoint

This is one of Lisbon’s most romantic corners. It’s a terrace offering views over the rooftops of Alfama and the Tagus river.

Fado Museum

A tribute to the special form of singing – today considered UNESCO Immaterial Cultural Heritage – and to the men and women who have dedicated their voices and feelings to its development.

Augusta Street

Augusta street is located in one of the busiests quarters of Lisbon. This pedestrian street has all sorts of shops, flower peddlars, hot chestnuts sellers, street cafes, independent street artists. It has on both extremes two magnificent squares: Rossio square and Commerce square.

Rossio Square

Rossio is one of the most beautiful squares in Lisbon. Embracing the statue of D. Pedro IV and fountains, it hosts the D. Maria National Theatre and the famous Café Nicola founded in 1929.

Comércio Square

Also known as Palace Square it’s one of the most majestic squares of the city and was once the maritime entrance to Lisbon. Surrounded by restaurants and esplanades it’s a must for anyone visiting the city.

Liberdade Avenue

Synonymous with elegance, fashion and motion, Liberdade Avenue is one of the most important avenues of Lisbon, with international brands like Armani, Burberys or Louis Vuiton, theatres and esplanades.

Chiado

Chiado is nowadays a noble shopping area with all sorts of facilities and street entertainment. Here one can find theatres, bookshops, museums, restaurant, famous Portuguese fashion houses.

Bairro Alto

Bairro Alto is one of Lisbon’s nightlife highs. In addition to all its entertainment, the neighborhood mixes the original ambiance of a typical place with the pace and energy created by the bars and restaurants with all their variety of styles and influences.