Delivery area
Belém: monuments along the Tejo
Belém stretches along the riverbank west of the centre, home to the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, the Torre de Belém and the Padrão dos Descobrimentos, with the residential Restelo rising behind it.
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This area is part of our tobacco shop delivery in Lisbon.
What the area is like
A long riverside strip
From the Jerónimos monastery to the Torre de Belém is a walk of a few kilometres along Avenida da Índia.
Monuments and museums
The Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, a UNESCO World Heritage site, sits alongside the Museu dos Coches and the MAAT museum on the riverfront.
Residential Restelo
Climbing away from the river, Restelo is a quieter residential area with wide streets and detached houses.
Belém pastry shops
Pastéis de Belém, near the monastery, is the best known of several pastry shops in the area.
Getting around
- The Cascais railway line stops at Belém station.
- Tram 15E connects Belém to Praça da Figueira in the centre.
- Avenida da Índia has a continuous riverside bike lane.
- The climb from the riverfront up to Restelo is steep in several places.
Typical hours
Morning
Quieter, with fewer visitors near the monuments before mid-morning.
Afternoon
Busiest time near the Jerónimos and the Torre de Belém.
Evening
The riverfront quietens down; Restelo stays residential and calm.
At night, 7pm to 5am
Once the monuments close, Belém is quiet and spread out. The riverside lighting continues but most of the activity moves up to the residential streets of Restelo, where the distances between doors are long.
How to describe your location here
Say whether you are by the river or up in Restelo — the two are a real climb apart. Use the Jerónimos, the Centro Cultural de Belém or the Belém tram stop as the anchor, then the street and number.
How delivery works here
To order from Belém or Restelo, message us on WhatsApp with your street and door number.
Order by WhatsApp, every day from 7pm to 5am.
Questions about Belém
- How far apart are the Jerónimos and the Torre de Belém?
- A few kilometres, connected by a walk or cycle route along Avenida da Índia.
- Is Restelo the same as Belém?
- No. Restelo is the residential area on higher ground behind Belém's riverside monuments.
- How do you get to Belém by train?
- The Cascais line stops directly at Belém station, close to the monastery.