10 Hidden Gems to enjoy Lisbon on a late-summer day!

Sarah Geeroms
October 3, 2024
3 min read

As the summer ends, there’s still time to enjoy the sunshine in Lisbon. Whether it’s enjoying a trip to a museum, walking in a hidden park, sipping a good cup of Portuguese coffee with a freshly baked pastel de nata on a cosy terrace or exploring the city’s vibrant streets. There’s no shortage of things to do. And while the usual tourist spots may call, there’s so much more to discover when you explore like a local. That’s why at Spotted by Locals our Spotters are always on the lookout for hidden gems you might not have discovered yet. So check out these ten local favourites in Lisbon for a perfect late summer day out!

Pastelaria Aloma Lisbon – World’s best “natas”

Nuno: “Pastelaria Aloma is a place where you get find the best pastéis de nata I’d argue! This spot has an interesting story to tell in regards to their recipe.”

Amélia Lisboa Lisbon – Mistress of cakes and brunches

Claudio: “Amélia Lisboa makes perfect brunch available any hour of the day. The only bad thing? You can’t stay there forever…”

Feira da Ladra Lisbon – Flea market, antiques and art

Carol“Feira da Ladra is my favourite flea market in Lisbon – it is the most diverse place to buy cool stuff in my favourite neighbourhood!”

Mãe D’Água Amoreiras Reservoir Lisbon – Water Temple

Claudio: “Mãe D’Água Amoreiras Reservoir, a jewel unknown to tourists. It’s Lisbon’s old reservoir – nowadays, it’s a Water Temple. I always almost jump inside.”

Cortiço & Netos Lisbon – A historical collection of tiles

Alexandre: “Cortiço & Netos in Lisbon is a place of recent Portuguese history – it could be a museum instead of a shop with the best tiles from the last 50 years…”

Butchers Lisbon – Meet the meat

Erik: “Butchers in Lisbon is a restaurant with matured meat from around the world. I think it’s a great place for lunch if you’re around the expo area.”

Bairro de Alfama Lisbon – Old and picturesque

Nuno: “Bairro de Alfama is a spot that offers a picture-perfect view of Lisbon, putting its beauty into perspective.”

Amoreiras Garden Lisbon – Lisbon’s bourgeois garden

Claudio: “Amoreiras Garden is one of the most romantic gardens in Lisbon if you ask me. Not all too big, but not all good things in life must come in large sizes!”

Fábrica Braço de Prata Lisbon – A cultural factory

Erik: “Fábrica Braço de Prata in Lisbon is a cultural venue located where there used to be an armaments factory. Swords to ploughshares, you might say!”

Coral Coletivo Lisbon – Pizza, pasta, music and art

Carol: “Coral Collection in Lisbon is a pleasant collective that brings together handmade pasta and craft beer – and it’s also an open space for performances.”

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