Oeiras
Despite its size and population of 35 000 inhabitants, Oeiras is a village. It is the seat of a municipality composed of 10 parishes, for a total of approximately 170 thousand inhabitants. It is located on the right bank of the Tagus estuary and the economy is mainly based on services. The human presence dates back to the prehistoric period. Few traces remained from the time of the Roman and Arabic occupations. It was in the 12th and 13th centuries that some of the coastline forts were erected. But it would be in the 16th century, under the reign of Dom Manuel I, when Oeiras would grow, with the establishment of some industrial units, particularly with the gunpowder factories in Barcarena. In 1759 Oeiras was elevated to town and, in 1898, it became a municipality, after three years belonging to Cascais. The county currently boasts one of the highest indices of life quality in Portugal, being the headquarters of major companies linked to new technologies.
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Where to eat in Oeiras
Contemporary, Portuguese, Vegetarian
35.00 €
Restaurant situated in a House dating from the 16TH century, whose name refers to the times in that…
Portuguese, Spanish, World Food
35.00 €
A houses with two comfortable rooms where the Portuguese pavement stands out. Effective servive and…
Contemporary, Fusion, Oriental, World Food
20.00 €
The restaurant's name refers to "Mensa table for meal", but also "invited" and "delicacies". Now, o…
Portuguese
30.00 €
A restaurant with a panoramic view of the Tejo river, located in a building of the days of the Marq…
Where to sleep in Oeiras
5 star
The hotel Vila Galé Collection Palácio dos Arcos is the first five-star unit of the Group Vila Galé in Portugal and opened on April 25, 2013. This is a hotel o…
3 star
Modern and pleasant space to offer 126 well-appointed rooms, three conference rooms and a restaurant where breakfasts are served. Is fifteen kilometres from Li…
4 star
Located facing the sea, this is a 19th century manor with 34 large and well equipped suites. It is located 15 km away from the casino and 10 km away from Lisbo…
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