Miradouro de Santa Catarina

A magical city hangout with epic sunset views over the River Tagus

The Miradouro de Santa Catarina is a gem which is just a two minute walk from the busy Lisbon streets.

Miradouro de Santa Catarina offers incredible views over the river Tagus, 25th April Bridge and the Statue of Christ The King on the far bank. It's a wonderful location to see the sun set over the Lisbon terracotta rooftops and you'll find a bohemian audience joining you to take in the magic.

There are a lovely selection of places to sit down and relax and take in the views and atmosphere. Overlooking the Miradouro is the lawn of Pharmacia where you can have a refreshment and light tapas. There is also a restaurant and bar called Noobai with seating facing out over the river or you can relax at the Kiosk and take in some Lisbon sunshine. Or just a few steps downhill you’ll find Madame Petisca , it’s a rooftop restaurant with incredible views.

The statue in the photos below depicts the Adamastor who is a mythological character who was created by the renowned Portuguese poet, Luis de Camoes. In a poem from 1572 Camoes describes the Adamastor as a creature who symbolises the danger of the sea around the Cape of Good Hope during the Age of Discoveries. The Adamastor manifests itself out of a storm. The Adamastor can also be seen when you visit the Pena Palace at Sintra.

The Miradouro de Santa Catarina is located just off a street called Calçada do Combro is very close to the Bica Funicular. To get there, keep walking past the Funicular and take the next left turn, follow the narrow street and at the end and you’ll find the Miradouro.

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