Miradouro walk

Lisbon is hilly. In the city, there are signs that say “Miradouro.” These are scenic overlooks that offer up panoramic views. Especially on crisp sunny days like the ones I was fortunate enough to experience while I was there. Not too hot. Very few clouds. Perfect for seeing the sights.

On the second full day of my time in Lisbon, I created a little game for myself: Map most of the Miradouro sites on Google, connect them with walks and get to as many as I could in a day before I got too worn out. Fortunately, there were cafes and benches along the route.

As it turns out, I was able to see nine of these sites and walk a little over five miles (I actually missed a couple I wish I had added). There were a lot of uphill climbs and downhill jogs. And more than a few stairways. Check out the map and the different sites I captured below.

Jardim do Alto de Santa Catarina / Adamastor
A little coffee and hydration. I knew I needed to pace myself
This route was full of surprises
Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara Market
The view from Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara
The climb
This was the longest set of stairs I encountered
Miradouro da Senhora do Monte
Miradouro da Senhora do Monte
This is a pic of where I walked from previously
Miradouro das Portas do Sol
Miradouro das Portas do Sol
Stolen tiles link
Santa Justa Lift
If you take the long way around, you can avoid the lift fee.
Locked up for maintenance
An out-of-service cable car mobbed by tourists
Back to the starting point.

This was good exercise.