Pass By: 25 de Abril Bridge, Praca 25 de Abril, Almada, Lisbon 1950
We start our tour crossing the 25 de Abril bridge (identical to the S. Francisco bridge in) towards the sanctuary of Cristo Rei
Stop At: Castelo de Palmela, Palmela 2950
Inhabited since prehistoric times, due to the privileged and strategic location, Palmela shows you traces of various cultures and the passing of time. There are several churches for you to visit and also a convent that belongs to Santiago Order now turned into a hostel. From that point you can catch sight of both "Tejo" River and Sado River.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Mercado do Livramento, Avenida Luisa Todi 157, Setubal 2900
Visit the Livramento Market. One of the best Markets in the world. A great variety of fish, cheeses, local pastries, olives, aromatic plants, flowers, seeds can be found here.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Monastery of Jesus of Setubal, Rua Acacio Barradas 2, Setubal 2900
The Church of the former Monastery of Jesus or Convento de Jesus de Setúbal is a Gothic-style church located in Setúbal, considered to be one of the first examples of the Manueline style.[
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Parque Natural da Arrabida, Setubal 2900
Crossing the Serra da Arrábida Natural Park, one of the most complete and protected Portuguese parks over 500 meters high, with a fabulous view of the Sado river estuary, where we have a resident colony of dolphins not very common for this class of mammals. Upon booking it is possible to take a boat trip to see this fantastic family of mammals. With the whitish tones of its limestone cliffs, the blue of the waters and the green of the vegetation covering the Arrábida mountain range, a combination of colors that results in a unique image.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Castelo de Sesimbra, Rua Nossa Senhora do Castelo, Sesimbra
Visit the medieval castle of Sesimbra, the iconic church and enjoy the most incredible views to Sesimbra fishing village and the Atlantic Ocean
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Cabo Espichel, Oeste de Sesimbra, Sesimbra 2970
Visit a rare example of a sanctuary located in imposing cape. Visit the local church from XVIII century, the aqueduct, the mother water house, the memory chapel and the history and the legend related to the place
Duration: 35 minutes
Stop At: Santuario Nacional de Cristo Rei, Praceta do Cristo Rei 27A, Não é localizado em Lisboa e sim em Almada, Almada 2800
The National Sanctuary of Christ the King is located at an altitude of 133 meters above the level of the Tagus, consisting of a portico designed by the architect António Lino, 75 meters high, topped by the statue of the Blessed Redeemer with open arms facing the city of Lisbon, 28 meters high, the work of the Portuguese sculptor Francisco Franco de Sousa. The pedestal, including the portico, rises to 82 meters in height. The sanctuary and monument to Christ the King is the biggest tourist attraction in the municipality of Almada.
This monument is the best viewpoint overlooking the city of Lisbon, offering a wide view over the capital and over the 25 de Abril Bridge. In numerous tourist reports about Lisbon, the sanctuary and monument to Cristo Rei, Almada's ex-libris, appear. It is one of the tallest buildings in Portugal, 110 meters high.
Duration: 30 minutes
