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A long, slow weekend in Lisbon

Three days of tiled cafés, viewpoints with a beer, and one pastel de nata too many.

I grew up between Graça and Alfama. When friends visit I send them this exact list — six places, three days, one walk that goes downhill the whole way.

Joana Marques

Editor & Lisbon native · Lisbon 1

Editor at a small print magazine, runs the @lisboaslow newsletter.

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  1. CaféCafé

    Café Janis 1

    R. da Esperança 112, Lisbon

    Start here on Saturday morning. The two outdoor benches in the sun are worth the wait.

  2. BakeryBakery

    Manteigaria

    R. do Loreto 2, Lisbon

    Six minutes uphill. Two pastéis de nata, one espresso, eat them standing at the counter.

  3. ParkPark

    Miradouro da Graça

    Calçada da Graça, Lisbon

    Walk the long way: through Mouraria, up the steps to Graça. Get the cheap wine from the kiosk.

  4. RestaurantRestaurant

    Belcanto

    Largo de São Carlos 10, Lisbon

    Saturday night. Book six weeks ahead.

  5. HotelHotel

    Memmo Alfama

    Travessa Merceeiras 27, Lisbon

    Stay here Sunday so you can swim in the pool while Lisbon wakes up.

  6. ShopShop

    LX Factory

    R. Rodrigues de Faria 103, Lisbon

    Sunday lunch and the rest of the afternoon.