Lisbon Green Line:
Metro Sightseeing & Highlights Guide
Telheiras in Lissabon
Lisbon Metro: Your Guide to the Green Line
Length: 11 kilometers - Total duration of the trip: 20 minutes
Use the tool below to explore the Blue Line station by station. Select any stop to see which sights are within walking distance, complete with walking times and a direct Google Maps link for each one — or tap "Show all stations" to see the whole line at a glance before picking where to start.
Lisbon's Green Line — Highlights by Metro
The Linha Verde runs from Cais do Sodré, on the riverfront, to Telheiras in the north, crossing straight through the historic center along the way. Pick a station to see which sights are within walking distance.
The Green Line's southern half, from Cais do Sodré to Intendente, runs through the same historic core covered on our Blue Line page, so several highlights (Castelo de S. Jorge, the Baixa miradouros, Alfama) overlap — this is simply the fastest way to reach them from the riverfront. North of Intendente, through Anjos, Arroios, Alameda, Areeiro, Roma, and Alvalade, the line passes mostly through residential neighborhoods with nothing documented worth a special walk, until Campo Grande.
Stations: Cais do Sodré, Baixa-Chiado, Rossio, Martim Moniz, Intendente, Anjos, Arroios, Alameda, Areeiro, Roma, Alvalade, Campo Grande, Telheiras.
Metro in Lissabon
Highlight Stations of the Green Line
Campo Grande
The northern starting point: close to the University of Lisbon, this area has an academic feel paired with plenty of green space. The gardens of Campo Grande invite a relaxed walk, and it's a good point to begin from — the Yellow Line also crosses here.
Alvalade
Everyday Lisbon: Alvalade has charming streets, local shops, and cafés that offer a look at the city's ordinary daily life. The small pastelarias here serve fresh pastéis de nata for around €1.
Alameda
Green space meets youthful energy: the park with the Fonte Luminosa fountain makes a good photo stop, and the nearby Instituto Superior Técnico keeps the area lively with students. The Red Line crosses here too — a useful transfer point if you're heading to the airport or Oriente.
Arroios
A multicultural neighborhood known for its street art and international food scene, from Indian to Brazilian. Worth a wander through the streets, with an inexpensive lunch (around €8) along the way.
Anjos
Hip and creative: Anjos draws artists and younger crowds, with alternative cafés and galleries. It comes alive in the evening, when live music and small bars take over.
Martim Moniz
A cultural gateway: this square is the heart of Mouraria, a historic neighborhood shaped by Asian influence, kept lively with food stalls and events. Try some Asian street snacks here before wandering the narrow lanes toward Alfama.
Rossio
The historic center: Rossio square, with the Teatro Nacional D. Maria II, is a classic Lisbon scene, and Rossio train station (departures for Sintra) is right nearby. A coffee at Café Nicola is a good way to take in the architecture around the square.
Baixa-Chiado
The heart of Lisbon: this is where the city's energy is most visible, shaped by Rua Augusta, the Santa Justa Lift (€5.30), and a string of cafés. The Blue Line crosses here too. Worth setting aside half a day — shopping and sightseeing both guaranteed.
Cais do Sodré
Trendy and right on the Tagus: this station sits near the Time Out Market, a food lover's paradise, and the nightlife of Santos. Best visited in the evening, when both the bars and the market really come alive.
A couple of notes before this goes live: the pastéis de nata and lunch prices are carried over from your own text without independent verification, same as with the Red Line piece. I also kept your north-to-south ordering (Campo Grande → Cais do Sodré) here, even though the interactive script runs the opposite direction (Cais do Sodré → Telheiras) — let me know if you'd rather the article match the script's direction.
Lisbon's 4 Metro Lines: Your Key to Easier Sightseeing
Lisbon's metro network has four lines, each named for its color. Pick a line below to see its full route and the highlights you can reach along the way.
Runs from Santa Apolónia to Reboleira, crossing the city center and connecting the old town with the western and northern suburbs.
Explore the Blue Line →Runs from Rato, in the old town, out to the suburb of Odivelas.
Explore the Yellow Line →Runs from the airport to São Sebastião. Traveling from the airport to the old town requires one transfer, at Alameda.
Explore the Red Line →
Prefer to explore on foot?
If you'd rather skip the metro altogether for a stretch, check out our interactive walking guide to Lisbon — it covers the same highlights at street level, with routes built for exploring the city on foot.
Open the Walking Guide →