Alvalade is quiet, safe and close to the center of Lisbon.

Everything here seems to exist in perfect harmony, a success story of a neighborhood that was developed in the 1940s from the ground up. Housing for a variety of social groups, collective facilities and a full range of services are integrated in Alvalade. Walking the streets past a mix of 1950s buildings and rows of houses, the vibrancy of this area is easily felt.

Numerous shopping areas are here, highlighted by the famous Mercado de Alvalade yet including street-side shops amid diverse renovation projects. Avenida da Igreja is busy with car traffic and its sidewalks filled with people strolling along, perhaps enjoying ice cream or going into any number of good restaurants and cafes. Equally famous is the church at the top of Avenida da Igreja that is usually overflowing on Sundays, attracting residents as well as people from outside the neighborhood. Green areas for walking, running and sports include Estádio 1º de Maio and the Parque da Mata de Alvalade, both being great choices.

Very close the the Cidade Universitária de Lisboa (Lisbon University). Near the Green line of the Lisbon's Metro system (Alvalade station).