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Located north of the Setúbal Peninsula, in a transitional area between the alluvial plains of the southern bank of the Tagus Estuary, the Ribatejo plain, and the Alentejo peneplain, the municipality of Montijo is part of the Lisbon metropolitan area. With the construction of the Vasco da Gama Bridge and the completion of several major road arteries, Montijo, like other neighboring municipalities, has strengthened its economic strategy, competing to attract new investments, more closely linked to commercial activities, to the detriment of those linked to the primary sector. Regional products such as pine nuts, honey, sheep's cheese, sweets with their "aldeanos" (almond and gila cakes), and wine (Pegões) are the municipality's trademarks.

What to do in Montijo

Igreja do Espírito Santo / Igreja Matriz do Montijo

Montijo

The church was built in the 15th century and underwent significant alterations later. The façade features a portico with fluted columns and a triangular pediment. The interior is lined with 18th-century tiles depicting scenes from the life of the Virgin. The chancel is Manueline, and the portals are Renaissance.

Museu Municipal - Casa da Mora

Montijo

Located in the city's historic district, this museum is housed in a beautiful late 19th-century building. This exhibition space for the city's cultural heritage features collections covering various aspects of local history, from the Paleolithic to the present day.

Igreja de Santo Isidro de Pegões

Montijo

A church with a visual expression, tending toward the geometrical foundations of concrete architecture. With its unique architecture, reminiscent of the Estado Novo era, the dome and side walls of the High Altar are decorated with paintings depicting the life of Saint Isidro.

Igreja Nossa Senhora da Atalaia

Montijo

A Mannerist building, rebuilt in the 18th century. The interior walls are covered in 17th-century blue and white tiles depicting scenes from the life of the Virgin Mary. At the back of the church is a eucalyptus grove that ends …

Parque de Exposicões do Montijo / Parque de Exposições Acácio Dores

Montijo

Various fairs and exhibitions are held here to showcase the city's traditions and customs. Parties and concerts are also held.

Igreja Paroquial de Nossa Senhora da Oliveira

Montijo

The main façade is flanked by a tower with three bells. The single-nave interior features five altars. The Hispano-Arabic tiles and 17th-century paintings are noteworthy.

Capela da Misericórdia de Canha

Montijo

The main chapel's altar features a gilded altarpiece and Solomonic columns framing 17th-century painted panels depicting Saint Margaret of Cortona and Saint Martin of Tours. The ceiling features the National Coat of Arms of King Sebastian.

Cinema-Teatro Joaquim d'Almeida

Montijo

This space opened in 1957 and operated until 1991. In 1999, it was acquired by the Montijo City Council, underwent improvement works, and reopened to the public in 2005. A wide variety of cultural activities are held here.

Jardim do Saldanha

Montijo

A large garden, quit pleasant and with a playground.

Campo de Futebol do Clube Desportivo do Montijo / Campo da Liberdade

Montijo

A grass field with a capacity of 8,000 spectators, it was at this club that Paulo Futre and Ricardo, former players for the national team, began their careers.

Piscinas Municipais do Montijo

Montijo

Set of indoor swimming pools, with good support facilities.

Capela da Quinta do Saldanha

Montijo

Known as the Hermitage of the Lord of the Afflicted, this chapel is an integral part of Quinta do Saldanha. It is worth noting the rare beauty of an ivory Christ on a carved wooden cross. The image of the …

Igreja de São Jorge e Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Piedade

Montijo

A temple with Baroque features founded in 1740, during the reign of King John V. The interior has a single nave covered by a frescoed ceiling and eighteenth-century tile panels covering the walls. The left wing of the main chapel …

Igreja da Misericórdia do Montijo

Montijo

Built in the 16th century, the church underwent several renovations over the centuries. The main façade features a portal topped by a triangular pediment. The interior is lined with tiles dating back to the 17th century.

Praça de Touros Amadeu Augusto dos Santos

Montijo

This bullring is owned by the Santa Casa da Misericórdia do Montijo and has 6,281 seats.

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Where to eat in Montijo

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Where to sleep in Montijo

Monte do Lago
Monte do Lago

Located in the Pegões plain, in a farm that has about 70 000 metres of vineyards. It has 10 fully equipped rooms.

O Catraio
O Catraio

A boarding house located near the river, with 13 fully equipped rooms. It has a restaurant, the oldest in the parish, that serves regional food.

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