Santo Amaro Chapel

The elevation changes in Lisbon provide drama. On foot, you can see streets intersecting at all sorts of odd angles. Get to the top of one of the city's seven hills and you will find sweeping views. The problem is that everybody else is trying to take-in those same vistas. The Portuguese have a word, Miradouro, which means viewpoint. I have no doubt you will find Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara or Miradouro da Graça and all the other famous viewpoints. This list is for some out-of-the-way, less obvious locations that provide great views with fewer people around. I hesitate to call these undiscovered or unknown views in Lisbon. They exist ergo they are known. Let's call them unconventional. These spots are rarely in the guide books and aren't part of the Instagram algorithm yet. I want to share these spots, most of which I found by accident, because they are slyly spectacular.

Things I liked in Lisbon

I've been living in Lisbon on and off for 6 years now. Get to know the Portuguese capital with this digital map of the places I love. This map covers the city of Lisbon, its beaches and Sintra. On the map you will find: - Over 60 restaurants; - 30 bars; - Over 20 cafés and brunch places; - Nearly 50 cultural attractions; - Nearly 20 beautiful parks, gardens, viewpoints; - A list of top beaches; - 7 recommendations for co-working places; - 9 ice cream shops; - 10 local souvenir/gift shops.