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Parque Central da Amadora
- country
- leisure
Rua dos Bombeiros Voluntários
2700, Amadora
Green area with a sports area consisting of a basketball field, soccer field and changing rooms. It also has an area for seniors, children's playground and traditional games area. Careful appearance, lawned areas, tarred footpaths.
Fortaleza da Torre Velha / Torre de São Sebastião de Caparica
- heritage
Porto Brandão
2825, Porto Brandão
Fortress prior to the Belém Tower intended, together with it, to protect the entire Tagus area. It is considered the oldest Portuguese maritime defense fortification.
Solar dos Zagallos
- heritage
Largo António Piano Júnior
2815-716, Almada
First floor palatial house with entrance patio, access staircase to the two noble halls (built to receive King D. João VI). In the beautiful garden, the avenue and the tiled benches stand out. It currently has a Traditional Arts Center that promotes various cultural initiatives, namely exhibitions, concerts, recitals and initiatives for the little ones.
Foz do Rio Tejo
- beach
- country
Foz do Rio Tejo
2825, Lisboa
The Tagus River flows into the beautiful Tagus estuary, after traveling 875 km from the Serra de Albarracín. The estuary is a place well known for the passage of migratory birds. One of the few terrestrial accesses can be made near Porto Alto (in Reta do Cabo).
Casa da Cerca
- heritage
Rua da Cerca
2800-050, Almada
Situated on top of a cliff, Casa da Cerca has a privileged view of the Tagus River. It is part of a set called "Quinta da Cerca", considered the most characteristic example of 18th century civil architecture in the city of Almada. This is where the Contemporary Art Center works, which regularly hosts individual, group and thematic exhibitions.
Fragata D. Fernando II e Glória
- heritage
Largo Alfredo Dinis
2800-252, Almada
Located at dock nº 2 of the former Parry & Son, in Cacilhas, the Frigate D. Fernando II e Glória is a 19th century vessel, the last ship of the "Carreira da Índia", and can be visited throughout the year. There, it is possible to learn about the history of the museum ship, which was restored in 1992, after a fire destroyed part of it, in 1963, and was open to the public at EXPO 98. Through an audio guide, it is possible to delve into naval history and travel back in time.
Mata Nacional dos Medos
- country
- leisure
Estrada Florestal da Fonte da Telha
2825, Costa da Caparica
The Mata Nacional dos Medos was sown by order of King Dom João V, in the 18th century, to pin the sands of the dunes that advanced to the agricultural lands. Classified as a Botanical Reserve in 1971, this ecosystem presents conditions for recreation and leisure.
Museu Naval
- heritage
Olho de Boi
2800-205, Almada
The Naval Center holds a vast collection that illustrates the centuries-old connection of the riverside area to the river and the sea, with particular emphasis on traditional wooden shipbuilding. It has a Documentation Center, whose objective is to disseminate to the population and the educational community, in particular, information on thematic areas of its bibliographic collection, with emphasis on archaeology, art, conservation, naval construction, history, local history, museography, numismatics and heritage.
Praia da Costa de Caparica
- beach
Praia da Costa de Caparica
2825, Costa da Caparica
Wide beach with thin sands, surrounded by dunes, woods, mountains and marshes. Here we find excellent conditions for surfing, windsurfing, bodyboarding and sailing. Very popular, there are plenty of shops, hotels, campsites and restaurants nearby. There is a lot of nightlife, spread across the numerous beach concessionaires.
Jardim do Rio
- country
- leisure
Miradouro da Boca do Vento
2800, Almada
Ample and refreshing space that allows pleasant walks through the garden area, or simply enjoy the view over the Tagus River. There is a route that culminates in a viewpoint, next to the elevator square.