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T R AV E L
Castelo de São Jorge
THE BOISDALE
POTTED GUIDE
TO LISBON
L
isbon is one of the world’s
most beguiling cities: as far
west as Europe gets, and
built on hills best negotiated
by rattling trams, or any of a clutch of
funicular railways.
In the ancient Alfama district, below
the imposing Castelo de São Jorge,
expect the waft of sardines cooked on
braziers during the day and the wistful
strains of fado, the Portuguese blues,
seeping out of doorways at night.
Chiado is the smart, central place
to stay, close to both the hedonistic
Bairro Alto and the stately squares and
chic restaurants towards the river.
Just west of the city, the beaches,
boutiques and 昀椀sh restaurants of
Cascais make a great day out, as do
the exuberant quintas and hilltop
castles of Sintra; a little closer to
the city, Belém offers world-class
museums and galleries, as well as that
quintessential Lisbon snack, the pastel
de nata, unquestionably the world’s
昀椀nest custard tart.
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Pasteis de nata, the world’s 昀椀nest
custard tarts
Where to Drink
Grapes & Bites
R. do Norte 85,
open 12-12 every day.
grapesandbites.pt
A cracking place, not least for their
extraordinary selection of more than
600 Portuguese wines, many available
by the glass. They also serve great
charcuterie and cheese: a must-try is
