Every neighborhood has that one building that defines it. For us in Graça, it’s the Pink House. 30 meters from the best view in the city, but we think the view of the house is pretty good too. What’s your favorite building in Lisbon? 🌸
https://tingslisbon.com/moments-ambiance/glimpses-from-our-oasis-in-graca-our-view-point-pink-house/
https://tingslisbon.com/moments-ambiance/glimpses-from-our-oasis-in-graca-our-view-point-pink-house/
Lisbon’s hills are part of the charm, but they don’t have to turn every day into a workout. I’ve written a new post about the elevators and funiculars we actually use from Graça – the lines that link our hill to Baixa, Chiado and Bairro Alto without killing your legs.
#lisbon #funiculars #traveltips #tingslisbon
https://tingslisbon.com/places/elevators-funiculars-the-shortcuts-to-hilly-lisbon/
Is it a Moroccan Queen that found her way to this room?
Steal away to Graça and sink into the warmth of the Moroccan Queen—a small, personality‑packed nook inspired by Marrakesh. Morocco is only a few hours away, so we went there, picked tiles, fabrics and furniture, and mixed them with older pieces that remind us of past trips.
Living in Graça means my “gym” is a set of hills and viewpoints. From Tings Lisbon I can walk to four miradouros – Senhora do Monte, Graça, Monte Agudo and Penha de França – and each one changes how the city feels that day. Still the best daily habit I’ve picked up here.
https://tingslisbon.com/places/four-of-lisbons-best-viewpoints-are-near-tings/
Quinta do Mocho is one of the strongest street art areas near Lisbon: huge murals on housing blocks, everyday life happening underneath. I’ve added a new post about why it’s now part of my must-see list.
https://tingslisbon.com/culture/tings-lisbons-street-art-picks-quinta-do-mocho/
There’s something about the morning light in our breakfast lounge that makes everything taste better.
We kept our breakfast exactly how Annette and I like it: simple, homemade, and unhurried. The best way to start a day in Graça.
https://tingslisbon.com/moments-ambiance/glimpses-from-our-oasis-in-graca-tings-home-made-breakfast/
https://tingslisbon.com/moments-ambiance/glimpses-from-our-oasis-in-graca-tings-home-made-breakfast/
Last Sunday we decided to play “Guests at Tings Lisbon” for a day.
At 9:20, after finishing breakfast in the garden, we packed beach towels, books and sunscreen, ordered an Uber and went to Fonte da Telha on the Costa da Caparica (about 16 €, 35 minutes)
When we arrived, the morning mist was still hanging over the sand, so we started with an extra coffee and the obligatory Bolo de Berlim while waiting for the sun to break through.
Just published a story about my favourite “horror tiles” in Lisbon: the Martyrdom of Queen Ketevan panels in Convento da Graça. Beautiful, brutal and almost invisible in official tourism channels. Perfect excuse to wander up to Graça if you’re into azulejos and odd histories.
https://tingslisbon.com/culture/the-horror-tiles-in-graca-are-among-lisbons-best/
Tram 28 is still one of my favourite ways to see Lisbon – but only if you ignore the “stand in line in Alfama” script. From Graça we ride the quieter stretch, jump off for views, coffee and walks, and let the tram be a backdrop, not a battle.
https://tingslisbon.com/places/or-recommondation-to-lisbons-tram-28-works/
We don’t charge you for the sunrise over the Tejo
Escape to Graça for one of Lisbon’s best bed views—stretch out with the Tejo River at your feet from this spacious attic retreat. From your cozy nook, you look straight out through the French‑door dormer towards Miradouro da Senhora do Monte and all the way to the Vasco da Gama Bridge.
After the hills and tram rides, the walk‑in shower and quiet top‑floor air feel very welcome.
