Castle of São Jorge

Go at sunset. Pay to go in. Best view of the city, very romantic.

It has sky-high estuarial views like Edinburgh, + peacocks. It has an archaeology section excavated to 3 earlier layers of occupancy, back to Phoneciians 700BC - tours into it at displayed times, but you can see the Middle Ages bishop's palace remains at all times. It disappointingly lacks any surviving internal buildings inside the castle itself. It's just the shell of castle walls. Not well signposted for pedestrians, and you can't see it in the narrow streets around it, but if you follow the logic of keeping heading uphill, from the side of the hill where the 28 tram goes, you will reach it.

ask a tuk tuk to give you a tour of the old town and drop you at the castle , a great experience , and also walk back down afterwards , its not as far as you think , especially downhill

Did not go there

Went here in the evening it was less busy and therefore more relaxed. A very steep climb in parts if you are walking but has the best views by far over the whole city. Great place to see the sun setting and get pics.

Allow an hour or so and enjoy views either during the day or would be nice at sunset but last entry is 8.30 p.m. and closes at 9.00 p.m.