Pastel de Nata - Aloma Pastry (Lisbon), Lisbon Municipality, Portugal
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"One of the best gastronomic attractions in Portugal is the renowned Pastelaria Aloma, located on Avenida António Augusto Aguiar, nº31, in Lisbon. Located in the city center, for decades it has enchanted all who come there. Pastelaria Aloma is known for offering the best national custard tarts. Prepared with quality ingredients according to an original recipe, exclusively in its facilities, the custard tarts of this pastry shop have an incomparable juiciness, which makes them one of the best. Visiting Pastelaria Aloma is an obligatory experience for all those attracted by the flavors of the purest Portuguese tradition. This pastry shop has all the conditions for it to be a pleasant experience for the senses. Don't miss the opportunity to taste!"
Sobre Lisboa
Lisbon unfolds between its hills and the River Tagus, through cobbled streets, tiled façades and viewpoints overlooking the rooftops. Portugal’s capital invites you to pair its major monuments with the small pleasures of neighbourhood life: coffee at an outdoor table, an unhurried wander down a side street or a quiet moment by the river.
Neighbourhoods with different stories
In Alfama and Mouraria, narrow lanes and stairways invite exploration on foot. Lisbon Cathedral and São Jorge Castle offer an introduction to the old city, while the Portas do Sol viewpoint looks out over Alfama and the Tagus. For another perspective, head uphill to Graça and the Senhora do Monte viewpoint.
In Baixa Pombalina, rebuilt after the 1755 earthquake, the orderly street grid contrasts with the hillside neighbourhoods. Walk from Rossio to Praça do Comércio along Rua Augusta, then continue beside the river at Ribeira das Naus. Above Baixa, Chiado brings together bookshops, theatres and cafés; after dark, Bairro Alto is one of the city’s liveliest areas.
Belém and the waterfront
Set aside time for Belém, where the Jerónimos Monastery and Belém Tower form a UNESCO World Heritage site. Combine the historic sights with a waterfront stroll and a stop for a pastel de Belém custard tart. To the east, Parque das Nações reveals another side of the capital, shaped by the urban transformation for Expo 98, contemporary architecture and waterside promenades.
Local flavours and time to wander
At the table, explore salt cod dishes, petiscos — small dishes to share — and pastéis de nata custard tarts. Fado offers another way into Lisbon’s culture, particularly in Alfama and Mouraria.
Plan your visit around neighbouring areas and allow time for hills and steps. Wear comfortable shoes for the cobbled streets and combine walking with public transport for longer journeys. Between monuments, leave room for the moments that need no itinerary: watching the river, discovering a square or lingering at a viewpoint.
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