Tagus Route

Casa da Cerca is home to a comprehensive cultural project which promotes initiatives committed to in-depth research and dissemination of contemporary art, by means of regular exhibitions (individual, collective and theme-oriented). These goals are pursued using its internal resources: Educational Service, Documentation and Information Centre and Botanical Garden.

Address: Rua da Cerca, 2800-050 Almada

How to get there

Train:

Roma-Areeiro - Coina

Bus: 101,102,125,160,176

Ferry: Cais do Sodré Terminal Lisbon-Cacilhas

Opening hours:

Tue to Sun: 11:00am-07:00pm

Mon: Closed

Built in 2000, this elevator connects the historic part of Almada, also known as “Almada Velha”, to the old Olho de Boi shipyards, which have recently been transformed into a leisure area called Jardim do Rio, offering a variety of restaurants and terraces. An excellent view over the Tagus Estuary and the city of Lisbon can be enjoyed from the panoramic elevator.

Address: Largo da Boca de Vento, 2800 Almada

How to get there:

Train: Roma-Areeiro - Coina

Bus: 101, 102, 125, 160, 176

Ferry: Cais do Sodré Terminal: Lisbon-Cacilhas

Opening Hours: Temporarily Out of Service

Price: Free

Inspired by Rio de Janeiro’s majestic Christ The Redeemer, this monument was built as a gesture of appreciation for the gift of peace granted to Portugal during the 20th century. Inaugurated on the 17th of May 1959, it offers one of the most beautiful views of Lisbon.

Address:  Alto do Pragal, Av. Cristo Rei, 2800-058 Almada

How to get there

Train:

Roma-Areeiro - Coina,

Rome-Areeiro - Setubal

Bus: 125, 160, 176

Metro: Line 1, Line 3

Ferry: Cais do Sodré Terminal: Lisbon-Cacilhas

Opening Hours:

Mon to Sun: 11:30am-07:00pm

Between Almada's cliffs and the River Tagus lies Jardim do Rio, a spacious and refreshing area, perfect for a pleasant stroll along the Ginjal pier or simply relaxing on the grass right on the Tagus.

Address:  Jardim do Rio - Almada

How to get there:

Train: Roma-Areeiro - Coina

Bus: 101, 102, 125, 160, 176

Ferry: Cais do Sodré Terminal: Lisbon-Cacilhas

Opening Hours: Temporarily Out of Service

Price: Free

A former fishermen’s quarter located on Vila Franca de Xira’s waterfront, where palafite piers, recently built by local fishermen to dock their boats, emulate structures from the past.

Address:  Tv. Esteiro do Nogueira 6, 2600-020 Vila Franca de Xira

How to get there

Train:

Alcântara - Castanheira Do Ribatejo (Du),

Santa Apolónia - Azambuja

Bus: 03, 40, 44