Health & safety
Contents
Dangers & annoyances
Lisbon has a low crime rate, but take care, as you would in any large city. Most crime against foreigners involves car break-ins, pickpocketing or bag-snatching. Use a moneybelt and keep valuables hidden. Be especially mindful when in crowded trams and buses. If you do get challenged, it’s far better to hand stuff over than take a risk. Park cars in guarded or locked garages.
Late at night (especially on weekends), avoid walking alone through the Bairro Alto, Alfama and Cais do Sodré districts; take a taxi. Parks and gardens are best avoided after sunset.
While you're there
Medical services
ICEP Turismo keeps a list of private doctors and dentists who speak English or other languages.
Clínica Medica Internacional (213 513 310; Ave Antonio Augusto de Aguiar 40) A quick, pricey, private clinic with English-speaking doctors.
Farmácia Estácio (213 211 390; Rossio 62) A central pharmacy.
Hospital Britânico (British Hospital, Hospital Inglês; 217 213 400, 217 276 353; Rua Saraiva de Carvalho 49) English-speaking staff and doctors.
Hospital de Santa Maria (217 805 000; Avenida Professor Egas Moniz)
Powered by:
recommended by Lonely Planet
Lisbon
Things to do
- All things to do (581)
- Activities (72)
- Entertainment (136)
- Restaurants (192)
- Shopping (76)
- Sights (105)
- Tours (0)
