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Benfica Lisbon urban street with pedestrian crossing, trees, bike parking, and local park area
Benfica Lisbon park with green lawn, trees, walking path, and surrounding residential buildings
Benfica Lisbon residential street with apartment buildings, trees, parking area, and urban neighborhood environment
Benfica Lisbon residential area with apartment buildings, street intersection, and urban traffic
Benfica Lisbon residential street with apartment buildings, parked cars, and shared electric scooters in urban setting
Benfica Lisbon bus terminal near Colombo shopping center with urban infrastructure and commercial buildings
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This neighbourhood is located in the north-western part of Lisbon near the municipal boundary and adjacent to areas such as Carnide and São Domingos de Benfica. It developed mainly during the 20th century and combines older village-like areas with larger residential expansions.

The built environment consists primarily of mid-rise apartment buildings, planned housing estates, and local commercial streets. The area includes neighbourhood retail, schools, and sports facilities, while larger shopping centres are located nearby. Public transport is provided mainly by bus routes and suburban rail connections, with road access via major routes linking the district to the rest of the city.

METRO
Azul
Colégio Militar/Luz·Carnide
Housing
Average property price2022
3,288 € / m²
Average rent price2023
13.64 € / m²
Demographics
Population2021 · total residents
35,362
Foreign population2021 · share of foreign residents
6%
Aging index2021 · elderly per 100 children
255

Reviews

  • T
    timurse
    April 2026
    Long stay
    Benfica feels like living in a small, cozy Portuguese town, but it's an eight-minute train ride to Rossio, the very center. At the same time, all the connections are nearby, making it easy to drive to… Learn more
  • A
    Assem
    March 2026
    Long stayFamily life
    I recommend the Benfica area! It's quiet, clean, lots of shops, and green! There's a fairly large shopping mall called Colombo nearby, with lots of shops and supermarkets. I couldn't be happier. It's… Learn more

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