Resorts and cities in Lisboa Region region

Lisbon (Lisboa port.) is the capital of Portugal and has 550,000 inhabitants (2.9 million metropolitan area) according to statistics from 2001. It is located on the west cost of the country, the Atlantic Ocean, where the river Tejo (Tagus), flows into the ocean.

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Lisbon

Lisbon

Heart of the City's "Baixa" and "Lower City", an area where the São Jorge Castle and the Cathedral of Santa Maria Maior. The oldest district of the city is Alfama, close to the river Tejo. Other important monuments: Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower, etc.. "Jerónimos Monastery" and "Tower of Belem" in Lisbon in 1983, were included on the UNESCO world cultural heritage list. The most important industries are active in Lisbon to steel, textile, ceramics, shipbuilding and fishing. At the end of XIX th century urbanization was extended not only in the area near the river Tejo, and the outside (now Avenue of Freedom).


Costa de Caparica

Costa de Caparica

Costa de Caparica is a Portuguese city, located in the municipality of Almada along the west coast of the Setúbal district. In 2011 the population was 13,418 inhabitants, with an area of 10.18 km². Since December 2004, Costa de Caparica has been designated a city in Portugal's urban hierarchy.


Setubal

Setubal

Setubal is located approximately 40 kilometers south of Lisbon and is one of the most important ports in Portugal. Setubal is an ancient settlement whose origins float in an air of legend.


Praia Grande Sintra

Praia Grande Sintra

Just as its name suggests, this is a grand and large beach and is a particular favourite among surfers and bodyboarders and has become a regular host of championship events in these sports. At the extreme north of Praia Grande is one of the largest saltwater swimming pools in Europe at over 100 metres in length and owned by the Hotel das Arribas. And, as an additional attraction, pay a visit to the dinosaur fossils to be found on the Beach's south cliff with one bed containing an easily identifiable sequence of eleven dinosaur footsteps.


Sesimbra

Sesimbra

Sesimbra is one of the finest beach resorts in Portugal. The town is adored by the Portuguese who flock to the region for their holidays, drawn by the pristine coastline, social atmosphere and freshly cooked seafood. Aside from the beautiful beaches and delicious food, there is a lot to do within the Sesimbra region. There are hiking/cycling trails through the Serra da Arrabida, surfing on the Costa da Caparica, kayak or boat tours along the dramatic coastline and some of the best diving in Portugal. As for day trips, there is the Cabo Espichel headland, the busy port of Setubal or the paradise beaches of the Tróia Peninsula. These varied tourist attractions and activities also make Sesimbra an enjoyable day trip from Lisbon, which is only 45 minutes away by bus. Sesimbra is a fantastic destination if you are seeking an authentic Portuguese holiday, which combines wonderful beaches with a wide host of sights and activities.


Obidos

Obidos

The medieval village of Óbidos, in the Leiria area, is especially famous for its spectacular Arabian castle, one of Portugal’s 7 wonders and its ring of medieval walls. If you have the chance to visit Óbidos, the best thing is to enter the fortified city through the Santa Maria Gate to truly appreciate the impressive range of 18th century azulejo tiles. Once inside, be prepared to walk and be amazed by the bright white facades and the smell full of bougainvillea. Don't forget to visit São Martinho Chapel, Santa Maria Parish Church and Senhor da Pedra Church.


Sintra

Sintra

Sintra is a town in the municipality of Sintra, Portugal, located in the subregion Great Lisbon Lisbon region. The city is framed arihitecturii UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its romantic 19th century style. Sintra has a population of 33,000 inhabitants according to the latest census. The settlement became a major tourist attraction with many day trips made by people who came here in Lisbon. Local attractions include Castle dos Mouros Pena Palace, built in the 8th or 9th century and rebuilt in the 19th century, offering a breathtaking view of what the t-Sintra-Cascais Natural Park and the National Palace of Sintra, located in the city, is the former residence summer kings of Portugal.


Vimeiro

Vimeiro

Vimeiro is a freguesia (civil parish) in the municipality of Lourinhã in west-central Portugal. It is in the District of Lisboa. The population in 2011 was 1,470, in an area of 7.08 km². Vimeiro was the site of the 1808 Battle of Vimeiro, where British forces under the Duke of Wellington defeated the French, ending the first French invasion of Portugal. A monument was dedicated in Vimeiro on August 21, 1908, the 100th anniversary of the battle, by Manuel II of Portugal.


Queluz

Queluz

Queluz is a city within the Sintra Municipality, on the Portuguese Riviera, in the Lisbon metropolitan area of Portugal. It is famed as the home of Queluz National Palace, the 18th century pleasure palace of the Portuguese Royal Family, as well as notable institutions like the Portuguese School of Equestrian Art.


Montijo

Montijo

On the left bank of the Tagus, the town of Montijo is minutes from Lisbon, but with a character that will make the capital feel a lifetime away. Few tourists make it to Montijo; it’s just a placid, village-like community with bars where you can get a bico for 50 cents. There’s a charming old church in the centre, and as the town’s old industry’s have disappeared they’ve been replaced by museums that show how people made a living from the water and land. Lisbon remains just a few minutes across the river, either via the record-breaking Vasco da Gama bridge or the ferry service, for a sightseeing voyage you won’t soon forget.





Almada

Almada

Almada is a city and a municipality in Portugal, located on the southern margin of the Tagus River, on the opposite side of the river from Lisbon. The two cities are connected by the 25 de Abril Bridge.



Palmela

Palmela

Palmela is a traditional Portuguese town that is situated high in the hills of the Serra da Arrabida. From this commanding position stands the Castelo de Palmela, a mighty fortification as well as the historic religious centre for the Order of Santiago. Below the castle, cobbled streets meander down the steep hill, through the charming historic centre of Palmela.



Oeiras

Oeiras

Oeiras is one of the most developed and important economic centers in Portugal and Europe. City by the coast that is part of the urban sprawl of Lisbon, located 16 km from the capital and being the fifth most densely populated city in Portugal.


Torres Vedras

Torres Vedras

The small city of Torres Vedras is situated about an hour north of Lisbon and a few kilometres inland. Although not immediately bursting with character there are a few sights worth seeing, many of which are concentrated in the jumble of cobbled streets that run down from the castle. This is also a town with a long and rich history.


Bombarral

Bombarral

Bombarral is situated in a privileged geographic region in the extreme southern part of the District of Leiria, in the centre of Western Tourist Region (Portuguese: Região de Turismo do Oeste), 75 kilometres from Lisbon and 20 kilometres from the Atlantic Ocean. The municipality is limited to the north by the municipalities of Óbidos, to the northeast by Caldas da Rainha, southeast by Cadaval and west by Lourinhã. Bombarral is situated on an alluvial plain that is fertile, with a gentle topography of lowlands.


Colares

Colares

Colares is a civil parish along the coast of the municipality of Sintra. The civil parish is located on the western coast of Portugal, and marked by Europe's extreme western extent: Cabo da Roca. Its contains the settlements Almoçageme, Atalaia, Azenhas do Mar, Azóia, Colares, Eugaria, Gigarós, Mucifal, Penedo, Praia das Maçãs and Ulgueira.


Amadora

Amadora

Amadora is a municipality and urbanized city in the northwest of the Lisbon metropolitan area and 10 km from central Lisbon. The population in 2011 was 175,136, in an area of 23.78 km² (9.2 sq mi). It is the most densely populated municipality in Portugal.