Top 10 things to do around Graça and Castelo

Go slowly and patiently to unravel the little villas, small communities which face a common patio, that form small neighbourhoods with matching balconies such as Vila Berta. They used to be old palaces, occupied during the 19th century by the poorest workers who came to the city to find work – nowadays they are residential areas that still maintain the charm of past days.

If it’s true that Lisbon has several restaurants and outdoor cafés that are worthy of a break, it’s also true that it has several other green places, which are perfect for a different and relaxing meal with an incredible scenery. At Jardim da Cerca, in Graça, there’s a view to Castelo, Chiado and the Tejo river – it’s 1, 7 hectares with a central lawn, three viewpoints, an outdoor café, a children’s park and an orchard.

Toast to happiness with one of the many sparkling sangrias: prince herb and passion fruit or blueberry jam, basil and strawberry puré. Espumantaria do Petisco was carefully thought out, from the menu (which also serves great snacks such as fava bean salad or young bull tartare) to the modern, elegant and comfortable decoration.

For over 30 years, Joaquim José Cortiço dedicated his life to collecting and studying industrial Portuguese tiles, which belonged to factories that went out of business. Today, it’s his grandchildren that continue to give life to his project with Cortiço & Netos, where you can find several ceramic tiles that tell its history from the 60’s onwards.