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WORTH A TRIP
CACILHAS
This sleepy seaside suburb lies just across the Rio Tejo from the capital. Its star attraction - visible from almost
everywhere in Lisbon - is 110m-high
Cristo Rei
. Perched on a pedestal, the statue of Christ with outstretched
arms is a slightly more baroque version of Rio de Janeiro's
Christ the Redeemer
. It was erected in 1959 to thank
God for sparing Portugal from the horrors of WWII. A
lift
(summer/winter €5/4; 9.30am-6.30pm) zooms you
up to a platform, from where Lisbon spreads magnificently before you. It's a fantastic place for photos. To reach
the statue from Cacilhas, take bus 101 (€1.35).
Lisboêtas
also flock to Cacilhas for the
cervejarias
(beer halls) serving fresh seafood, refreshing brews and fine
views of the sun setting over the river.
Near the ferry terminal,
Cervejaria O Farol
( 212 765 248; Largo Alfredo Dinis 1; mains around €14,
seafood platter for two €45; 10am-midnight ) is a buzzy haunt that cooks crustaceans, including garlicky
clams and shrimps, to finger-licking perfection.
A 15-minute stroll along the waterfront brings you to
Ponto Final
( 212 760 743; Cais do Ginjal 72; mains
€12-18; noon-11pm Wed-Mon) . The grilled fish, codfish cakes and monkfish rice are quite good, though the
view from the outdoor tables along the river's edge is the real star. It's also a great spot for sunset drinks.
Ferries to Cacilhas (€1.20, 10 minutes, 5.40am to 1.20am) run frequently from Lisbon's Cais do Sodré.
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Doca de Alcântara
There's a string of waterfront restaurants around the Doca area, near the grating noise of
what takes your fancy. After dark, the riverfront switches into party mode.
Doca Peixe
( 213 973 565; Doca de Santo Amaro; mains €15-30; lunch & dinner Tue-Sun)
Famous for market-
fresh seafood, Doca Peixe is practically under Ponte 25 de Abril. Savour lemony oysters
or cod with clams on the terrace.
SEAFOOD
€€€
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Rato, Marquês de Pombal & Saldanha
Head north of the centre to splurge at some of Lisbon's top restaurants.
