Arroios

A multicultural parish, thanks to the 92 nationalities that live here, where the classic coexists with diversity. This is how Arroios is in the eyes of its 40,000 residents and more than 200,000 people who visit it daily and who have chosen Arroios as the coolest neighborhood in the world.

Since the remodeling of Intendente, in 2012, Arroios is no longer a problematic parish and is now considered the most dynamic and international neighborhood in the world. Recently, Time Out magazine carried out a survey with 27,000 readers from all over the world, who placed Arroios in 1st place, among “50 coolest neighborhoods in the world ”.

Those who live in Arroios say that “this is the neighborhood that brings together young artists and people from all over the world. Here, new projects and dreams are always being born to be put into practice.” New businesses take the place of traditional ones and new residents give soul to a neighborhood in a continuous process of revitalization.

Visitors to Arroios are dazzled by the urban art and open-air galleries , such as the work of artist Akacorleone , on the basketball court at Campo Mártires da Pátria , or by the colorful artworks that cover the asphalt partially returned to the pedestrians, next to the Arroios Market , recently refurbished.

Here, diversity also extends to gastronomy, where flavors from the four corners of the world are well represented. From the best Dim Sum restaurant in Lisbon, the Grand Palace Hong Kong , through Mexican food, El Taco Chingón , to the Indian-inspired cuisine in Estefânia, Zaafran , where you can delight in homemade, exotic cuisine rich in spices. Portuguese gastronomy also does not go unnoticed.In the middle of Avenida Almirante Reis you will find the oldest brewery in Lisbon: Portugália , which in 2025 will celebrate 100 years of existence and further down, the best seafood restaurant in the city: Restaurante Ramiro .

Arroios also has spaces that combine a bar, restaurant and concerts with live music, as well as renowned fairs and exhibitions scattered throughout the streets.

This is the neighborhood where you can absorb all the surrounding cultures that are presented in the most varied cultural centers and discover true historical treasures, such as the São Lázaro Municipal Library , the oldest in the capital and the Casa da Diversidade , whose visit should be be mandatory.