Azambuja

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Considered the easternmost municipality in the Lisbon district, Azambuja's landscape is marked, to the south, by the Lezírias, fertile lands bathed by the Tagus River, and to the north by rural parishes, where intensive polyculture predominates, with an emphasis on viticulture. Throughout the municipality, it is possible to observe some rare bird species, notably the osprey, the black-winged kite, the grey heron, and the common buzzard. It is also common to see the famous Lusitano horses. In terms of gastronomy, besides "cachola" rice, "mistas", "lapardana", and "rebolão" potatoes, "Torricado" is well-known. A peasant staple in times past, it consisted of toasting stale bread over a fire and drizzling it with olive oil, garlic, and salt.

What to do in Azambuja

Parque Rural Tambor

Azambuja

A spacious and pleasant space offering a wide variety of activities, such as golf lessons, archery, and traditional games. It also has an artificial lake (where you can practice sport fishing) and its biggest attraction: a corn maze. Here, you can even sleep on wheels in one of their gypsy caravans.

Palácio de Pina Manique

Azambuja

An ambitious 18th-century project that was never completed. The central section consists of a church with a galilee and two symmetrical side sections. The south façade measures approximately 150 meters in length. Of this complex, the church was the only element to have undergone internal finishing.

Palácio dos Condes de Aveiras / Quinta da Cerca / Solar dos Condes de Povolide

Azambuja

A palatial nineteenth-century house featuring Baroque and Pombaline architecture. The floor plan is organized around a quadrangular courtyard, with four buildings surrounding it. The main entrance features the coat of arms of the Counts of Aveiras.

Praia Fluvial do Tejo

Azambuja

A small river beach with white sand and lush vegetation. It has no lifeguards or any kind of support infrastructure.

Igreja Matriz de Azambuja / Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Assunção

Azambuja

The building's main portal is topped by a triangular pediment and surmounted by an oculus flanked by two crevices. The interior features three naves, divided by arches and supported by Tuscan columns. The chancel features a ribbed vault with smooth …

Vala Real

Azambuja

A water channel approximately 26 kilometers long, located parallel to the Tietê River. It was built in 1748 by the Marquis of Pombal to drain the fields from Santarém to Azambuja.

Rota dos Mouchões

Azambuja

A river cruise along the Tagus River aboard the Vala Real varino, offering views of local fauna and flora, including grey herons and Lusitano horses. Tours run between April and October and are only accepted by group booking.

Miradouro da Azambuja

Azambuja

From this location you can see the neighboring farmland and, in the background, Vala Real.

Museu Municipal da Azambuja / Museu Municipal Sebastião Mateus Arenque

Azambuja

This museum has a permanent exhibition called "Everyday Life: Remembering; Knowing and Learning" and several temporary exhibitions. It also offers a variety of workshops and activities for all ages.

Castro de Vila Nova de São Pedro

Azambuja

Fortified settlement dating from the Neolithic and Bronze Ages, also known as the Eneolithic or Chalcolithic. It features two walled belts, corresponding to the different phases of occupation.

Complexo de Piscinas de Azambuja

Azambuja

Consists of a 25m x 12.5m pool and a 12.5m x 8m pool. It also features changing rooms, a technical office, stands, and a first aid station.

Painel de Azulejos da Estação Ferroviária da Azambuja

Azambuja

Set of tiles with paintings depicting the lives of fishermen and farmers in the region.

Oliveira Secular

Azambuja

Medium-sized, secular tree with a well-developed crown and root system.

Biblioteca Municipal de Azambuja

Azambuja

Space consisting of a general reading room, a children's and youth room, a gallery and a multimedia area.

Igreja e Edifício da Misericórdia de Azambuja

Azambuja

This building's main façade features a 16th-century portal topped with the coat of arms of Dona Leonor. On the left side is the bell tower, and on the side façade, two large 17th-century windows stand out. Inside, the triumphal arch …

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Where to eat in Azambuja

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Where to sleep in Azambuja

Residencial Colaço
Residencial Colaço

Simple and familiar residential, located in a traditional building, offering ten bedrooms unpretentious but functional.

Quinta da Cerca
Quinta da Cerca

Thursday 14TH century consists of six apartments and a 1 bedroom apartment, all fully equipped. In 400 acres this farm occupies, you can practice cross-country…

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