Parks · Our pick in Lisbon
Monsanto Forest Park
Lisbon’s green lung
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Image courtesy of © Manuelvbotelho · CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Monsanto Forest Park
The Parque Florestal de Monsanto covers the hills on the western edge of Lisbon, with walking and cycling trails.
Why it's on our list
- Trails and viewpoints
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Monsanto Forest Park before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Monsanto Forest Park are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- The Jerónimos Monastery3.0 kmWalk 38 minCycle 15 minCar or taxi 15 min
- The Gulbenkian3.6 kmWalk 45 minCycle 18 minCar or taxi 17 min
- The Tower of Belém4.1 kmCycle 20 minCar or taxi 19 min
- The Praça do Comércio4.9 kmCycle 25 minCar or taxi 21 min
- The Castelo de São Jorge5.0 kmCycle 25 minCar or taxi 22 min
- Lisbon Airport8.2 kmCycle 41 minCar or taxi 32 min
- The Oceanário9.5 kmCar or taxi 37 min
Railway stations
- Rossio station4.3 kmCycle 21 minCar or taxi 19 min
- Cais do Sodré station4.5 kmCycle 22 minCar or taxi 20 min
- Santa Apolónia station6.0 kmCycle 30 minCar or taxi 25 min
- Gare do Oriente9.4 kmCar or taxi 36 min