Almada, Lisbon

Name: Almada
Address: Lisbon, Portugal

#187 among attractions in Lisbon

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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. The population in 2011 was 174,030, in an area of 70.21 km². The urbanized center had a population of 101,500 in 2001. ()

Alternative names: Area: 27.03 mi²Coordinates: 38°40'48"N, 9°9'30"W

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Almada – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cristo Rei, 25 de Abril Bridge, Cacilhas Lighthouse, Castle of Almada.

0.7 miW
Monument and shrine overlooking city
Cristo Rei, Lisbon
19 min walk • Standing tall and serene, the Cristo Rei statue is a reverent sentinel overlooking the vibrant city of Lisbon, Portugal. This towering monument is not just a stunning sculpture, but a symbol of peace and a beacon of spiritual inspiration that dominates the skyline.
1.2 miNW
Vast suspension bridge opened in 1966
25 de Abril Bridge, Lisbon
32 min walk • Spanning the Tagus River in the heart of Lisbon, the 25 de Abril Bridge stands as an emblematic landmark of Portugal's capital city. Reminiscent of San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge with its deep red color, this suspension bridge connects the city of Lisbon to the...
0.9 miNE
Lighthouse
Cacilhas Lighthouse, Lisbon
22 min walk • The Cacilhas Lighthouse is situated in the parish of Cacilhas, in the municipality of Almada, on the opposite side of the Tagus River from the Portuguese capital of Lisbon. Although not functioning, it was restored in 2009 as it is considered to be an important part of the area's heritage.
~1900 ftN
Forts and castles
Castle of Almada, Lisbon
10 min walk • The Castle of Almada is a medieval castle located in the civil parish of Almada, Cova da Piedade, Pragal e Cacilhas, in the municipality of Almada, Portuguese Setúbal.
~1720 ftN
Lookout, Lounge
Boca do Vento Elevator, Lisbon
9 min walk • The Boca do Vento Elevator, is a Portuguese elevator in civil parish of Almada, Cova da Piedade, Pragal e Cacilhas, in the municipality of Almada, in the district of Setúbal.
~1440 ftN
38°41'2"N • 9°9'33"W
Palácio da Cerca, Lisbon
7 min walk • Museum
0.8 miNE
Museum, Ship
Fragata Dom Fernando II e Glória, Lisbon
21 min walk • Dom Fernando II e Glória is a wooden-hulled, 50-gun frigate of the Portuguese Navy. She was launched in 1843 and made her maiden voyage in 1845.
0.6 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Campo de Jogos do Pragal, Lisbon
17 min walk • Campo de Jogos do Pragal is the home soccer stadium of Almada Atlético Clube, a Portuguese sports club based in Almada, Portugal. The stadium is overlooked by and adjacent to the surrounding area of the Cristo Rei monument.

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Which popular attractions are close to Almada?

Nearby attractions include Palácio da Cerca, Lisbon (7 min walk), Boca do Vento Elevator, Lisbon (9 min walk), Castle of Almada, Lisbon (10 min walk), Cristo Rei, Lisbon (19 min walk).

How to get to Almada by public transport?

The nearest stations to Almada:

Light rail

São João Baptista • Lines: Linha 1, Linha 3 (2 min walk)
Gil Vicente • Lines: Linha 1, Linha 3 (10 min walk)

Bus

Almada • Lines: 152 (3 min walk)
Praça Gil Vicente • Lines: 103 (10 min walk)

Train

Terminal Ferroviário de Cacilhas (21 min walk)
Pragal (38 min walk)

Ferry

Cacilhas • Lines: Ferries da Transtejo (21 min walk)