Barreiro
Located on the south bank of the Tagus river estuary, in the district of Setúbal, the municipality of Barreiro is part of the metropolitan area of Lisbon. The origin of the name Barreiro comes from old fishermen that exercised their craft in the Lisbons' bar waters and were therefore known by the name of Barreiros. The county takes on a strategic position of great prominence, since, while bathed in the river Tejo and supported by transportation terminals - highway, railway, and river, it allows the displacement of goods and people, whereas these people in fact travel daily to the capital to work or to study. The first references to the locality of Barreiro date back to 1322. The fishing activity, the salicultura (salt production), the grind, the agricultural activity and the forestry were once the main source of the population's income. In 1907, with the advent of chemical industries, a major change occurred in the traditional profile of the county, thus providing it with a strong economic and social development. The chemical, metallurgical and textile production was accompanied by the construction of a workers quarter at Alto de Santa Barbara. The railroad quarter was inaugurated in 1935 and, at the end of the 50s', the Bairro Novo da CUF was built. In 1984 Barreiro is officially considered a city. With an extensive riverfront, which has a strong potential for the development of activities related to tourism and leisure, Barreiro intends to guide its economic strategy in this direction. However, on the municipality' identity, are always present the marks left by the factories belonging to Companhia União Fabril (CUF), both because of the testimony of those who were there and also because of the presence of monuments and museums which date back to that time. Barreiro will forever be associated with the figure of Alfredo da Silva, founder of an empire of emblematic companies such as Companhia União Fabril (CUF).
What to do in Barreiro
Where to eat in Barreiro
African, Portuguese, Vegetarian
15.00 €
A Tasca da Galega, no Barreiro, é um espaço pequeno e muito animado, decorado com simplicidade e co…
Portuguese
12.50 €
A welcoming space that offers home made dishes of the Trás-os-Montes region. Kind service.
Fast food
5.00 €
A space that specializes in hamburgers, with a fast service and low prices. From Sunday to Thursday…
Portuguese
10.00 €
A typical house with a hovel and many rustic objects. It has a friendly service and a rather wide m…
Portuguese, Seafood restaurant
15.00 €
A traditional restaurant with a pleasant atmosphere and a rustic decor and regional dishes on the m…
Portuguese
20.00 €
A familiar restaurant with two rooms, one of which for celebrations. It has a fine service and regi…
Portuguese
12.50 €
A large restaurant that serves traditional dishes, with a special note to live coal grilled dishes.…
Portuguese
10.00 €
Restaurant consists of a large living room, serve the ordinaries good prices.
Portuguese
20.00 €
A restaurant located by the river, with excellent views. The decor is sea related, including buoys,…
Where to sleep in Barreiro
A modern boarding house, well taken care of, with a living room, a breakfast room and rooms with TV and WC.
Family pension, with caution aspect and modern furnishings. It offers 22 rooms all with BATHROOM, with prices from 25 euros.
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