Clube de Futebol "Os Belenenses" Lisbon
The Blues
Belenenses football club (Est. 1919) won the Portuguese League Championship (1945/46) & were "Champions of Portugal" 3 times, having won 3 Portuguese Cups. Since the early 90's we're having a few minor problems, this time however, it was worse...
Last season, the "Blues of Restelo" had a the most important decision of its life: Continue in the 1st division, enslaved by a company that divided our fans and has a CEO that doesn't even care and celebrates goals from other teams in our own ground, sold (or scared away) our best players, forbid the supporters from Fúria Azul to enter the stadium... Or start all over again from the last division (6th) with our youth players. We decided the hard way, but we got our soul back.
Restelo Stadium, located up the hill at Belém, really deserves a visit: The place was built in 1956 and it's still one of the prettiest stadiums I've ever been to. The atmosphere is authentic - and remember, this is a local club although it has fans everywhere. The view is breathtaking: The Tagus river, the 25th April Bridge, the Belém Tower... Can you imagine a better view from a football stadium?! On the way to the Stadium, locals eat a cake at Fábrica dos Pastéis de Belém or a croissant at Careca.
So next match-day, get on the tram to Belém, buy a blue T-shirt, grab a beer and a snack... and Goooooooooaaaaaaal!!! Beeeeeeeleneeeeeeeenses!!!!!
Football is not a business and I hope this is the turning point for other teams.
Explore Lisbon like a local with Spotted by Locals - discover hidden gems and all our locals’ favourites! Get full access to our Lisbon guide.
Nice place right!? There’s so much more to discover:
Discover all other hidden gems in Lisbon
Picoas Street Art
Art attack!
Lisbon was sleeping while some of the new urban artists and graffiti artists were painting and drawing over vacant buildings in town...
By
Nuno
Lopes de Paula
Conserveira de Lisboa
Est. 1930
"Conserveira de Lisboa" Lisbon is a traditional grocery shop located in the city centre offering an excellent selection of local products and fresh stock.
By
Nuno
Lopes de Paula
Caza das Vellas Loreto
Lisbon's oldest candleshop
"Caza das Vellas Loreto" Lisbon was founded on the same day of the French Revolution. They light their candles for all sorts of events and is beautiful...
By
Nuno
Lopes de Paula
The Amoreiras Wall
Art Attack II!
"The Amoreiras Wall" is a huge mural, perhaps the biggest graffiti wall in the Iberian Peninsula, and most definitely in Lisbon, an open-air museum!
By
Nuno
Lopes de Paula
Pastelaria Mexicana
Portuguese fine pastry
"Pastelaria Mexicana" Lisbon is a Portugese family run fine pastry shop near Londes square. I'd suggest going for cake with a cup of cold milk- heavenly!
By
Nuno
Lopes de Paula
Campo de Ourique Market
A market nightlife
The "Campo de Ourique Market" was recently reborn; it's no longer a market: now 30-40-somethings go there to enjoy themselves at the bars & restaurants.
By
Cláudio
Carneiro
Tapada das Necessidades
A hidden eden
"Tapada das Necessidades" is one of Lisbon's parks that are hidden in plain sight. It's a great place for a walk or picnic with great views over the city.
By
Cláudio
Carneiro
O Careca
A church of sin, a hell of sugar
"O Careca" Lisbon is a place where I'd highly recommend to drop by if you like yourself a delicious freshly baked croissant! A cozy spot to start the day
By
Nuno
Lopes de Paula
Bairro Alto
Bohemiam Rhapsody
"Bairro Alto" Lisbon is a neighborhood located on one of the hills, a trendy and pleasant quarter where designers and intellectuals reside
By
Nuno
Lopes de Paula
Cortiço & Netos
A historical collection of tiles
"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...
By
Alexandre
Cotovio
Heading to Lisbon?
186 Insider Tips from our local Spotters
Authentic Stories by Real People
Escape the crowd & travel slow 🐌
... for just €9.99
Heading to Lisbon?
✓ 186 Insider Tips from our local Spotters
✓ Escape the Crowds
✓ Find Spots nearby
✓ Authentic Stories
... for just €9.99
