  {"id":16235,"date":"2019-03-23T20:09:31","date_gmt":"2019-03-23T19:09:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/?p=16235"},"modified":"2019-04-24T14:41:23","modified_gmt":"2019-04-24T12:41:23","slug":"the-best-picnic-spots-in-lisbon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/the-best-picnic-spots-in-lisbon\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Picnic Spots in Lisbon"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The Best Picnic Spots in Lisbon<\/span><\/h2><div id=\"disco-2407050308\" class=\"disco-social-pug-2019 disco-entity-placement\"><p><div  class=\"dpsp-shortcode-wrapper dpsp-shape-rounded dpsp-size-medium dpsp-column-auto dpsp-has-spacing dpsp-has-buttons-count dpsp-show-on-mobile dpsp-button-style-6\"><ul class=\"dpsp-networks-btns-wrapper dpsp-networks-btns-share dpsp-networks-btns-content dpsp-column-auto \" style=\"padding:0;margin:0;list-style-type:none\">\n<li class=\"dpsp-network-list-item dpsp-network-list-item-facebook\" style=\"float:left\">\n\t<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.discoverwalks.com%2Fblog%2Fthe-best-picnic-spots-in-lisbon%2F&#038;t=The%20Best%20Picnic%20Spots%20in%20Lisbon\" class=\"dpsp-network-btn dpsp-facebook dpsp-has-count dpsp-first dpsp-has-label\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Share on Facebook\" title=\"Share on Facebook\" style=\"font-size:14px;padding:0rem;max-height:40px\" >\t<span class=\"dpsp-network-icon \">\n\t\t<span class=\"dpsp-network-icon-inner\" ><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 32\"><path d=\"M17.12 0.224v4.704h-2.784q-1.536 0-2.080 0.64t-0.544 1.92v3.392h5.248l-0.704 5.28h-4.544v13.568h-5.472v-13.568h-4.544v-5.28h4.544v-3.904q0-3.328 1.856-5.152t4.96-1.824q2.624 0 4.064 0.224z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"dpsp-network-label\">Share<\/span><span class=\"dpsp-network-count\">18<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"dpsp-network-list-item dpsp-network-list-item-pinterest\" style=\"float:left\">\n\t<button rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-href=\"https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.discoverwalks.com%2Fblog%2Fthe-best-picnic-spots-in-lisbon%2F&#038;media=&#038;description=The%20Best%20Picnic%20Spots%20in%20Lisbon\" class=\"dpsp-network-btn dpsp-pinterest dpsp-last dpsp-has-label\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Save to Pinterest\" title=\"Save to Pinterest\" style=\"font-size:14px;padding:0rem;max-height:40px\" >\t<span class=\"dpsp-network-icon \">\n\t\t<span class=\"dpsp-network-icon-inner\" ><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 23 32\"><path d=\"M0 10.656q0-1.92 0.672-3.616t1.856-2.976 2.72-2.208 3.296-1.408 3.616-0.448q2.816 0 5.248 1.184t3.936 3.456 1.504 5.12q0 1.728-0.32 3.36t-1.088 3.168-1.792 2.656-2.56 1.856-3.392 0.672q-1.216 0-2.4-0.576t-1.728-1.568q-0.16 0.704-0.48 2.016t-0.448 1.696-0.352 1.28-0.48 1.248-0.544 1.12-0.832 1.408-1.12 1.536l-0.224 0.096-0.16-0.192q-0.288-2.816-0.288-3.36 0-1.632 0.384-3.68t1.184-5.152 0.928-3.616q-0.576-1.152-0.576-3.008 0-1.504 0.928-2.784t2.368-1.312q1.088 0 1.696 0.736t0.608 1.824q0 1.184-0.768 3.392t-0.8 3.36q0 1.12 0.8 1.856t1.952 0.736q0.992 0 1.824-0.448t1.408-1.216 0.992-1.696 0.672-1.952 0.352-1.984 0.128-1.792q0-3.072-1.952-4.8t-5.12-1.728q-3.552 0-5.952 2.304t-2.4 5.856q0 0.8 0.224 1.536t0.48 1.152 0.48 0.832 0.224 0.544q0 0.48-0.256 1.28t-0.672 0.8q-0.032 0-0.288-0.032-0.928-0.288-1.632-0.992t-1.088-1.696-0.576-1.92-0.192-1.92z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"dpsp-network-label\">Pin<\/span><\/button><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">If there\u2019s one way to experience <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/the-ultimate-lisbon-shopping-guide\/\">Lisbon<\/a> like the locals it\u2019s to venture into the outdoors. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Picnicking is one of the most popular pastimes all over Europe. From the beaches to the banks of the rivers you\u2019ll see couples, families and the occasional solo picnicker lazing about under the Portuguese sun. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/fun-and-cheap-hostels-in-lisbon\/\">Lisbon<\/a> is bigger than it seems, and figuring out where to go to to spend the better part of the day can be overwhelming.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_16237\" style=\"width: 1060px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16237\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16237\" src=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/photo-1530832895647-d6a944d63ad9.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1050\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/photo-1530832895647-d6a944d63ad9.jpg 924w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/photo-1530832895647-d6a944d63ad9-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/photo-1530832895647-d6a944d63ad9-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/photo-1530832895647-d6a944d63ad9-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/photo-1530832895647-d6a944d63ad9-816x544.jpg 816w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1050px) 100vw, 1050px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-16237\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Picnic &#8211; by Marion Michele &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/6BWFWBg6_Hw\">Unsplash<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">You could head north, deep into the Tagus where the land meets the Vasco da Gama Bridge; there are ample <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/best-beaches-in-lisbon\/\">beach front<\/a> spots that make for a great day out. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Heading south, more toward the oceans, enjoy the picnic bluffs that grow to form part of the land and shorelines. This is where <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/things-to-do-in-lisbon-in-march\/\">Lisbon<\/a> is at its greenest and you can stop spontaneously at any point to set up camp.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Maybe a shorter list for me to tell you where <i>not<\/i> to picnic in Lisbon! In any case, pack your chorizo and pastel de natas, a blanket to sit on and enough to drink \u2014 we\u2019re headed to the best picnic spots in Lisbon. <\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Jardim Bot\u00e2nico Tropical in Lisbon<\/span><\/h4>\n<h6 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Tv. Ferreiros a Bel\u00e9m 41<\/span><\/h6>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The tropical botanical garden on Lisbon is my favorite place to picnic. The free-roaming bird life is a lot of the reason why. Enjoying time on the grass while peacocks and herons wander past is quite something. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The gardens are located in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/top-5-fun-facts-about-belem\/\">Belem<\/a>; a southwestern point of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/things-to-do-in-lisbon-in-april\/\">Lisbon<\/a> known for breathtaking scenery and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/tour\/type\/free-tours\/?town=lisbon-walking-tours\"><span class=\"s2\">free guided walking tour<\/span><\/a>s.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_16238\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16238\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16238\" src=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/800px-the_non-malarial_tropics_08_31626403632.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/800px-the_non-malarial_tropics_08_31626403632.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/800px-the_non-malarial_tropics_08_31626403632-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/800px-the_non-malarial_tropics_08_31626403632-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-16238\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jardim Bot\u00e2nico Tropical &#8211; by Bosc d&#8217;Anjou &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:The_non-malarial_tropics_08_(31626403632).jpg\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The park was originally used as a research base for agronomy and veterinary students due to the diversity in the plant life on the land. Over time the city saw potential for the space to be made into a more public attraction and so saw the founding of the gardens in the 20th century. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The vintage greenhouses also on the park land are not to be missed. Explore these then settle down with your picnic on the nearby grass. Occasionally there will even be a wedding <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/the-best-instagram-and-photography-spots-in-lisbon\/\">photoshoot<\/a> in the distance to enjoy while lazing. <\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Tapada das Necessidades in Lisbon<\/span><\/h4>\n<h6 class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\">Cal\u00e7ada Necessidades<\/span><\/h6>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">In the southwest is another great picnic spot in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/things-to-do-in-lisbon-in-october\/\">Lisbon<\/a>. You\u2019ll find the Park of Necessidades just next to the Dos Prazeres Cemetery \u2014 also an interesting place for a picnic if you\u2019re open to it!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The Park of Necessidades was one of the forgotten parks of Portugal. It has only reentered as one of the hip places to be in terms of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/a-locals-guide-to-lisbon-street-art\/\">Lisbon<\/a> attractions quite recently.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_16239\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16239\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16239\" src=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/800px-tapada_das_necessidades_e_palacio.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/800px-tapada_das_necessidades_e_palacio.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/800px-tapada_das_necessidades_e_palacio-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/800px-tapada_das_necessidades_e_palacio-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-16239\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tapada das Necessidades &#8211; by GualdimG &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Tapada_das_Necessidades_e_Pal\u00e1cio.jpg\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">During your picnic, take some time to wander around the park grounds and see all the ruins still there. There was once even an old zoo ground solely for the Portuguese royals to enjoy. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The best part of the Necessidades park, in my opinion, is the cactus garden. Many of the cacti are taller than the visitors who stand and observe them! The ground here isn\u2019t great to picnic on, head to the grass covered areas instead!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p8\"><span class=\"s1\">Jardim da Estrela in Lisbon<\/span><\/h4>\n<h6 class=\"p9\"><span class=\"s1\">Pra\u00e7a da Estrela n\u00b012<\/span><\/h6>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">This patch of public land dates back to 1842. The garden is laid out right across from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/top-10-best-wedding-venues-lisbon\/\">Bas\u00edlica da Estrela<\/a> making it the perfect place to picnic after some sight seeing . <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">What really draws people to this park is the swan lake that is crowned by a signature <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/the-best-6-cafes-of-lisbon\/\">cafe<\/a>. If you\u2019ve forgotten to bring snacks but have a sudden urge to picnic then the cafe will cater for you as best they can.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_16240\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16240\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16240\" src=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/800px-jardim_da_estrela_-_lisboa_-_portugal_14644283170.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/800px-jardim_da_estrela_-_lisboa_-_portugal_14644283170.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/800px-jardim_da_estrela_-_lisboa_-_portugal_14644283170-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/800px-jardim_da_estrela_-_lisboa_-_portugal_14644283170-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-16240\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jardim da Estrela &#8211; by Vitor Oliveira &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Jardim_da_Estrela_-_Lisboa_-_Portugal_(14644283170).jpg\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The very north of the park is topped with the state of Pedro \u00c1lvares Cabral. The tree life in this part of the park is outstanding; you lose all sense of being in a big city. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The statue itself rests on paved grounds but there is grass a short walk directly south should you decide to make this your stopping point.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p10\"><span class=\"s1\">Alg\u00e9s Beach in Lisbon<\/span><\/h4>\n<h6 class=\"p9\"><span class=\"s1\">Passeio Mar\u00edtimo de Alg\u00e9s<\/span><\/h6>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Beach picnicking isn\u2019t everyone\u2019s cup of tea, but when you\u2019re in Lisbon and the sun is out it\u2019s hard to argue against it! <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Alg\u00e9s Beach in the far south of the city is one of the better picnicking beaches in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/lisbon-in-two-hours\/\">Lisbon<\/a>. There is rarely wind down here, so sandy sandwiches won\u2019t be an issue! The surface area of the actual beach is also vast enough to ensure you have some level of privacy for your picnic if you walk far enough.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_16241\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16241\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16241\" src=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/800px-praia_de_alges_lisbon_portugal_travel_photography_126898803.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/800px-praia_de_alges_lisbon_portugal_travel_photography_126898803.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/800px-praia_de_alges_lisbon_portugal_travel_photography_126898803-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/800px-praia_de_alges_lisbon_portugal_travel_photography_126898803-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-16241\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Alg\u00e9s Beach &#8211; by Giuseppe Milo &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Praia_De_Alg\u00e9s_Lisbon_Portugal_Travel_Photography_(126898803).jpeg\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">As you leave Alg\u00e9s and head back toward the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/what-to-do-in-lisbon-in-alfama\/\">Alfama<\/a> you\u2019ll pass through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/top-5-museums-in-lisbon\/\">museum district of Lisbon<\/a>. All along the beach road there are museums to stop and enjoy; the MAAT, the Museu Cole\u00e7\u00e3o Berardo and the Popular Art Museum to name a few. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Continue on through Belem and you\u2019ll soon be back in the Lisbon city center. <\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p10\"><span class=\"s1\">Jardim Calouste Gulbenkian in Lisbon<\/span><\/h4>\n<h6 class=\"p9\"><span class=\"s1\">Av. de Berna 45<\/span><\/h6>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Our last picnic spot is the greenest and lushest of them all! The Gulbenkian Park is one of the newer public attractions in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/a-quick-guide-to-lisbons-architecture\/\">Lisbon<\/a>; it was only founded in 1969. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The park is actually the garden of the Calouste Gulbenkian museum that is situated on the grounds. The grass, trees and plant life that inhabits this space is easily comparable to a labyrinth of nature \u2014 the perfect place to go for a walk, and even better to settle for a picnic.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_16243\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16243\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16243\" src=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/800px-jardim_da_fundacao_calouste_gulbenkian_09.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/800px-jardim_da_fundacao_calouste_gulbenkian_09.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/800px-jardim_da_fundacao_calouste_gulbenkian_09-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/800px-jardim_da_fundacao_calouste_gulbenkian_09-768x501.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-16243\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jardim Calouste Gulbenkian &#8211; by Jo\u00e3o Pimentel Ferreira &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Jardim_da_Funda\u00e7\u00e3o_Calouste_Gulbenkian_09.JPG\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">There are turtle that roam the land too, fear not. And somewhere deep in the jungle you\u2019ll find an artisanal ice cream shop serving up treats by the dozen. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Take note that the park is open seven days a week but does close it\u2019s gates at 7:30pm. After this time it is considered private grounds. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Picnicking in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/lisbon-during-world-war-ii\/\">Lisbon<\/a> is one of the best ways to see the city, the nature and your friends all in one go. Many birds with one stone, I believe the saying goes? I\u2019ll bring the blanket. <\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"disco-3503820837\" class=\"disco-amazon-box-2024 disco-entity-placement\"><div style=\"width: 100%; border: 2px solid lightgray; padding: 3% 6% 3% 3%; border-radius: 5px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Planning a trip to Âé¶¹APP ? 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Picnicking is one of the most popular pastimes all over Europe. 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