When The Sun Goes Down In Lisbon!!

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Deciding to take a trip to Lisbon, Portugal is an excellent decision you won't regret. Whether you plan on staying for a week or just a couple of days, you can't go wrong in Lisbon. There is a great mix of old and new styles with wide appeal to all generations. Lisbon, one of the top Nightlife destinations in Europe.

Lisbon Nightlife is one of the best in Europe. Bars, cafes, restaurants and great Discos to suit everyone. It's vibrant and fun - and it goes on through the night.

Lisbon has a great night time atmosphere. There are places to go all over the city but two areas in particular are where things happen- the Bairo Alto and the waterfront between Alcantara and Santa Apolonia known as Docas.

Around 8 pm the sun begins to set in Lisbon and the city is really atmospheric and romantic. A good place to start the evening is at one of the miradors - viewpoints where you can see the tapestry of city lights below you. The Garden of Sao Pedro de Alcantara in the Chiado is a good place or Porta do Sol in the Alfama or high above the city in Graca. The ...
... light is very special at this time of night and often the river becomes a magical golden colour.

Bairro Alto Bars

You can enter the Bairro Alto from Chiado or from Principe Real, as soon as you get into the grid of streets around Rua Norte you are sure to know you have hit the Lisbon bar scene. Rua Atalaia and Barroca run parallel to Norte and also are full of bars.

Esquina in Rua Barroca is a cool relaxed place with great music. A slightly older than usual crowd are attracted by its laid back atmosphere.

Mahjong on Atalaia attracts a younger crowd and has a fun cool atmosphere - there is even table football for those whose student days will never cease.

Mexe is near Mahjong and has more intense music and appeals to dancers and a vibrant party loving crowd.

Bica

Near to the Bairro Alto but across Calcada de Combro is the area known as Bica where there is an Elevator that takes you down to Cais Sodre and the waterfront. In recent years this has become an in area for people who want to drink, talk with friends and feel ahead of the game. Try Bars such as Baliza and Bicanese near to the elevator for a relaxed atmosphere and the occasional place to sit down.

Santos Area

Santos is down from Bica going west towards the sea. There are places to drink down at the Waterfont like Esplanada de Rio and Fluid. Just back from the river are Lua which is near Alcantara and Estado Liquido which is a famous Santos hang out.This area of Santos near the gardens of Largo do Santos is full of cocktail bars - many are pretentious and don't quite make it.

Discos

The coolest place in town without a doubt is Lux. Owned partly by John Malkovitch in a complex with cool bars, restaurants and a deli.Lux is a Lisbon Nightlife must. The crowd is every type of cool you can imagine. It is over to the east of town below the Alfama at Santa ApoloniaDocas Alcantara west of Santos has many alternatives but none as cool as Lux.

Op art - a good choice right on the waterfront. You can dance till the morning and then watch the sun rise through sheer glass panels onto the river. Paradise Garage caters for a young crowd and is open very late.

People - Santos is a new addition to the scene and is going down well.Docks, nearby is also an OK choice. An alternative place with a nice atmosphere a bit harder to find is Incognito in Rua dos Polais do Sao Bento. A popular student Disco.

Sarah is an article writer whose major area of focus is travel where she shares lots of travel information. In this article she is sharing information about Lisbon Nightlife. To enjoy your Holidays in Lisbon please visit www.mylisbon.co.uk.