São Domingos de Benfica
1 reviewTwentieth-century growth produced a mixed fabric of mid- and high-rise apartment buildings set among large institutional grounds. Hospitals, civic complexes and open green spaces interrupt the housing…
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Family-friendly · Residential
Carnide
A compact older core and large late twentieth-century developments coexist within Carnide’s sharply contrasting urban fabric. Low-rise traditional streets give way to wide avenues, apartment complexes and planned housing blocks, making successive phases of Lisbon’s outward growth unusually easy to read.
Stands out
- Dozens of restaurants and fourteen schools in the neighbourhood.
Who it's for
- You want a wide choice of nearby schools.
- You want daily dining variety without leaving the neighbourhood.
What to consider
- You seek a highly international vibe and diverse expat crowd.
- You rely on metro-only commutes across the city.
METRO
Metro coverage
Share of the area within 500 m of a metro station.
29%
Average property price
2025 year
4,436€ / m²
€6.8k
Average rent price
2025 year
16.67€ / m²
€20.9
Population
2021 year · total residents
18,028
46.3k
Foreign population
2021 year · share of foreign residents
5%
33.3%
Aging index
2021 year · elderly per 100 children
173
255.4
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Reviews
- Aarina.voyFebruary 2026Long stayRelocationWe live in the Carnide area. Honestly, we chose it by chance - and in the end, we were very pleased ☺️ The advantages include the flat area, making it easy to walk. It's easier to find a modern home he… Learn more
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