Lisbon Travel Guide

Activities & Events

Go out at night to the central Bairro Alto, or 'High Neighborhood'.  Just up the hill from Chiado, this is the place to go out in town.  In the early evening, go to a fado-themed restaurant near the Praca Camoes, and head upwards as the evening goes on.  If you're in Lisbon on the night preceding a Feriado or public holiday, you have to check this out.  Tiny little streets which are empty in the daytime become crammed walkways which are difficult to get through.  For more of a clubbing or disco experience, try the Docas district along the marina overlooking the Ponte 25 de Abril. 

Cine Theatro GymnasiumRua da Misericrdia n 14, 2 Andar 1200-273 LisboaPhone: (+ 351) 210 121 000Fado In Chiado - Daily show (except on Sundays) with a duration of 40 minutes.  Voices that sing the Fado to the sound of Portuguese guitar. " Fado in Chiado 'encounter with the tradition in the historic Lisbon. A show that reveals the Fado as World Heritage, to hear and feel, the voice of the Portuguese soul. 

The revista is a kind of theatre that was born in Lisbon.  It's one of the things that is essential to see when you visit the city.  You can only find it in one place: the Parque Mayer.  Nowadays only one of the theatres is working:

GeoCheckpointing - There are many GeoCheckpoints located in Lisboa.  GeoCheckpointing is a worldwide outdoor game in which participants use a GPS device or a map to find control points called GeoCheckpoints.  The goal of every GeoCheckpoint is to lead them to some interesting place.  Some GeoCheckpoints are placed in a beautiful nature while others can be found in charming corners of cities. 

The GeoCheckpoints' coordinates can be obtained at GeoCheckpointing.com after creating a free user account.