Alcântara

Alcântara neighborhood feels quieter, as it drifts away from the busy Lisbon city center. Property prices start to diminish slightly. Nether-the-less, public transportation here is good and grants fast access to many other areas of Lisbon either by taxi or bus.

Unfortunately, this neighborhood does not have access to a metro station, but there are two beaches only a bus ride away. Alcântara hosts its fair share of parks, perfect for enjoying a well-earned lunch break in the sun. Many who live in the Alcântara neighbourhood praise the community for its acceptance of cultural diversity.

🏠 Property prices: Average

📸 Tourist density: Medium

🌳 Green areas and parks: Some

💻 Coworking density: Few coworkings

🌍 Nomad/expat popularity: Popular

📍 Distance from the city centre: Remote

🚌 Public transportation: OK-ish

🚇 Access to metro: No

Reviews

It's where I live :) I love it because it has a perfect mix of local & foreign, traditional & trendy, there's space (streets are larger than other neighborhoods), it has beautiful views to the bridge and you can reach the river in less than 10min walking. It's also perfect for commuting to other areas of Lisbon avoiding the traffic, either by car through Monsanto (North, Cascais) or to the city center (5min with my scooter or less than 5€ by Uber). It is also very gardened, which I appreciate. Finally, I have some nice friends living close by :) - Inês, April 2020

It has a local as well as an international vibe, many good specialty shops and restaurants, great links to the rest of the city (sadly no metro, but lots of trains and buses), and it's close to Lisbon's largest park. All this without being touristy. Oh, and the views of the 25th of April bridge are amazing, especially on foggy winter days! - Marek, April 2020

The best area in Alcântara district is Alto de Santo Amaro. Here you have the real neighbourhood feeling. Everyone knows each other. You have everything that you need: banks, pharmacies, schools, restaurants, fish shops, butchers, croissinteries, sightseeing spots, gardens, cultural events.You are 3 minutes walking from the river and 5 minutes by car from the highway and from the bridge. - João, April 2020

Close to center, but quiet. close to train - Angie, April 2020

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Infrastructure

🌳 Green areas and parks: Some Parque Recreativo do Alvito, Jardim Avelar Brotero, Alameda Keil do Amaral, Jardim do Palácio Valle Flor

🥑 Local market: Mercado de Alcântara

🏥 Hospitals: Hospital Egas Moniz (public)

🏊 Swimming pools: Alvito Municipal Swimming Pool

🖥️ Coworking spaces: 4 Cowork Lisboa, Impact Hub, Village Undergrand, Le Consulat Coworking

👀 Viewpoint: Experiência Pilar 7, Miradouro de Santo Amaro

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Transportation

🚇 Metro: No metro station

🚂 Train stations (intercity): Alcântara-Terra and Alcântara-Mar

🚌 Bus station (intercity): No bus station

🏖️ Direct bus/train to the beach: Yes, direction Cascais (train from Alcântara-Terra) and direction Costa da Caparica (bus from Alcântara)

🚲 Bike lanes density: Low