Walks · Our pick in Lisbon
Alfama and the miradouros
On foot
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About Alfama and the miradouros
Start at the Castelo de São Jorge, come down to the Miradouro das Portas do Sol and Santa Luzia, then lose yourself in the stairways of Alfama on the way down to the Sé and the riverfront.
Why it's on our list
- Downhill all the way
- Best in the morning
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Alfama and the miradouros before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Alfama and the miradouros 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.
Nearest metro stations
- Terreiro do PaçoBlue650 m8 min walk
- Santa ApolóniaBlue700 m9 min walk
- RossioGreen700 m9 min walk
Key sights
- The Castelo de São Jorge350 mWalk 5 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 6 min
- The Praça do Comércio750 mWalk 9 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 7 min
- The Gulbenkian3.5 kmWalk 44 minCycle 18 minCar or taxi 17 min
- The Oceanário6.5 kmCycle 33 minCar or taxi 27 min
- The Jerónimos Monastery6.8 kmCycle 34 minCar or taxi 28 min
- Lisbon Airport7.7 kmCycle 38 minCar or taxi 31 min
- The Tower of Belém7.8 kmCycle 39 minCar or taxi 31 min
Railway stations
- Santa Apolónia station750 mWalk 9 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Rossio station1.1 kmWalk 13 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Cais do Sodré station1.4 kmWalk 18 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Gare do Oriente6.8 kmCycle 34 minCar or taxi 28 min