Lumiar Parish is one of the most populous, encompassing the three traditional settlements of Lumiar, Paço do Lumiar, and Telheiras, located in Lisbon’s North-Central Zone. In this parish, Paço do Lumiar is known for its historic manor houses and is an excellent place to live, offering pleasant venues for sports, leisure, and cultural activities, such as the Paço do Lumiar Golf Club, the National Costume Museum, and the National Museum of Theatre and Dance. One of Lisbon’s most renowned schools, Manuel Bernardes School, is also located here.
Telheiras, in turn, benefits from numerous services and transport links. Commercial establishments throughout the neighbourhood are another advantage of the area. The “street commerce” enlivens and animates Telheiras’ streets. Its diversity meets basic needs, with grocery stores, bakeries, stationery shops, and more, as well as two large supermarkets. The “Cafés de Telheiras” or “Dry Docks” area stands out for its level of activity.
Telheiras’ accessibility is undoubtedly one of the neighbourhood’s main advantages, with Telheiras Sul benefiting from the best connections. It is surrounded by major roads (2ª Circular and North–South Axis), which easily connect residents to any area of Lisbon and even to motorways outside the city. Lumiar has everything essential for a high quality of life.