Tagus Route

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

Price:

Single Ticket – €5

(During high season, from the 1st of July to the 15th of October, the price for a single ticket price is set at €6)

Children from 8 to 12 years old – Half price

Children up to 7 years old – Free entry

Senior groups - €3.5

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

Mouchão de Alhandra is an islet on the Tagus Estuary, located within the county of Vila Franca de Xira.

Address:  Mouchão de Alhandra - Vila Franca de Xira

How to get there:

Train:

Alcântara - Castanheira Do Ribatejo (Du),

Santa Apolónia - Azambuja

Bus: 03, 44, 53

Mar da Palha is the name of a large basin near the mouth of the Tagus Estuary, which is 23 km wide at its broadest point.

Address: Mar da Palha - Alcochete

How to get there

Train:

Barreiro - Praias Do Sado A,

Praias Do Sado A - Barreiro

Bus: 333, 410

Close to Corroios, in the county of Seixal, this river beach, locally known as Praia dos Tesos or Ponta de Mato, was the first beach on the Tagus Estuary to be classified and opened for bathing.

Address:  Praia da Ponta dos Corvos 2810 Seixal

How to get there

Bus: 114, 162, 2C

Alburrica is a river beach located in the city of Barreiro, in the Setúbal district, Portugal. Formed by a small peninsula, it extends over an area where the Coina and Tagus rivers connect. Also to be seen at this location are the famous Alburrica windmills, which are both a symbol of Barreiro and a part of the city's heritage, having been built in 1852.

Address:  Alburrica - Barreiro

How to get there

Train:

Praias Do Sado A - Barreiro

Bus: 01, 302, 333

Ferry: Barreiro - Terreiro de Paço

The Corroios Tide Mill, built in 1403, is an excellent example of the use of tidal energy, once a common practice in the milling activity along the Tagus Estuary.

Address:  Rua do Rouxinol, Quinta do Rouxinol, Corroios

How to get there

Train: Roma-Areeiro - Coina

Bus: 120, 162, 2C

Opening Hours:

Summer (Jun-Sep)

Tue to Fri: 09:00am-12:00pm and 02:00pm-05:00pm

Sat and Sun: 02:30pm-06:30pm

Winter (Oct-May)

Tue to Fri: 09:00am-12:00pm and 02:00pm-05:00pm

Sat and Sun: 09:00am-13:00pm

Mon and Public Holidays: Closed

This mill's power source is the flow and movement of the River Tagus. In 1995, it became council property, with the local authority taking responsibility for its preservation. This icon of Montijo's history synthesizes the intense centuries-long relationship between the river and its surrounding agricultural activity.

Address:  Riverfront - Montijo

How to get there

Bus: 410, 413, 431, 435

Opening Hours

Summer (May-Sep)

Tue and Thu: 02:00pm-05:30pm

Sat and Sun: 03:30pm-07:00pm

Closed on public holidays

Winter (Oct-Apr)

Tue and Thu: 02:00pm-05:30pm

Sat and Sun: 02:30pm-06:00pm

Closed on public holidays

The traditional boats of the Tagus are a valuable part of the county’s heritage and history, and can be seen at this pier.

Address:  Largo Cais, 2860-410 Moita

How to get there

Train: Barreiro - Praias Do Sado A

Bus: 333, 410

The Sarilhos Pequenos Naval Shipyard was bought in 1957, when shipbuilding was a flourishing industry. With the decline of river transport this shipyard stopped building the traditional boats of the Tagus, shifting its activity to the restoration and maintenance of different types of pleasure boats

Address: R. 25 Abril 32, 2860-662 Sarilhos

How to get there

Train: Barreiro - Praias Do Sado A

Bus: 312, 333, 410

On the South bank of the Tagus, close to the Tagus Estuary Natural Reserve, is the charmingly unique town of Alcochete. Its numerous salt marshes are a nesting safe haven for several species of aquatic birds, which makes walking along the riverbank and enjoying the estuary’s natural beauty all the more inviting.

Address:  Alcochete

How to get there

Bus: 412, 431

The Tagus Estuary Natural Reserve is home to more than 120,000 birds and approximately 200 species. EVOA features 3 lagoons, 5 km of hiking trails, 3 observatories, photography hides and various other observation points. The EVOA exhibition can be visited at the Interpretation Centre, where the world discovers the River Tagus.

Address:  Lezíria Sul, 2600 Vila Franca de Xira

How to get there

Bus: 412, 431

Opening Hours

Tue to Sun: 09:00am-07:00pm

Price:

Adults €14 or €12

Seniors (>65 years of age) / Students / Additional teachers: €11 or €9

Children (7 to 12 years of age): €9 or €7

Under 7 years of age: €0

Covering an area of 360 hectares, the Samouco Salt Pan Complex is a safe haven and a feeding and nesting ground for thousands of birds. The salt produced here is certified and destined for different uses, including gastronomy, swimming pools, invasive vegetation control and irrigation for salicornia production.

Address:  Complexo das Salinas do Samouco, 2890-532 Alcochete

How to get there

Bus: 410, 431, 435

Opening Hours

Mon to Fri: 08:00am-05:00pm (except public holidays)

Price: Advanced bookings by phone or email

Sítio das Marinhas is an Environmental Interpretation Centre, created by the local council within a recovered salt mine. Its indoor exhibition and external circuit focus on the importance of salt pans in local history and tradition, and the Tagus Estuary’s natural heritage.

Address:  Estrada Municipal 506, Gaio-Rosário, Moita

How to get there

Train: Barreiro - Praias Do Sado A

Bus: 333, 410

Price:

Guided tour bookings by phone or email

The Marechal Carmona Bridge, inaugurated on the 30th of December 1951, near the Portuguese town of Vila Franca de Xira, was the first bridge to connect the two banks of the River Tagus.

Address:  Ponte Marechal Carmona - Vila Franca de Xira

How to get there

Train:

Alcântara - Castanheira Do Ribatejo (Du),

Santa Apolónia - Azambuja

Bus: 03, 901

The Fort of São Lourenco do Bugio, also known as Fort of São Lourenço da Cabeça Seca, is located in the middle of the Tagus’ river mouth, between Cova do Vapor, in Trafaria, and the town and county of Oeiras. The Bugio Lighthouse is an integral part of its structure.

Address:  Forte de S. Lourenço da Cabeça Seca

How to get there

Train:

Cais Do Sodré - Cascais,

Cais Do Sodré - Oeiras

Bus: 111, 115, 125, 129, 15

Over 2 km long, this impressive Golden Gate-style hanging bridge connects Lisbon to Almada. The bridge can be visited through Pilar 7, located on Avenida da Índia, in Alcântara. An interactive tour which allows all visitors to discover the 25 de Abril suspension bridge - considered to be one of the most beautiful bridges in the world - on a journey between the outer areas of the bridge’s central pillar, the sensory experiences inside and the history of its construction. The final ascent is made by elevator and leads to a panoramic viewpoint with an unprecedented view of Lisbon and the River Tagus.

Address:  Avenida da Índia, Pilar 7 da Ponte 25 de Abril, 1349-028 Lisbon

How to get there

Train:

Castanheira Do Ribatejo - Alcântara,

Cais Do Sodré - Cascais

Tram: 15E, 18E, 25E

Bus: 153, 159, 724, 727, 728, 751, 756

Metro: Green Line

Opening Hours

Temporarily Out of Service

Price:

Adults €5

Seniors / Over 65s / Students €3.50

Children (5 years old and under ) Free

Children | 6 to 15 years old €3.50

Group | > 10 pax €3.50

IP Ticket €3.50

Virtual Reality €1.50

The Vasco da Gama Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge which runs over the Tagus Estuary, in the greater Lisbon area. Connecting the county of Alcochete to Lisbon and Sacavém, through Parque das Nações, where Expo 98 was held, it is the longest bridge in the European Union.

Address:  PTE Vasco da Gama, Lisbon

How to get there

Train:

Alcântara - Castanheira Do Ribatejo (Du),

Sintra - Oriente

Bus: 728, 744, 750, 782

Metro: Red Line

With the aim of protecting the cultural heritage the River Tagus, between June and October the local council organizes several trips aboard varino riverboat “O Boa Viagem”. In addition to its recreational purposes, this initiative aims to offer a different perspective of Moita and its neighbouring counties, besides promoting the traditional Tagus riverboats and their unique features.

Address:  Posto de Turismo da Moita / Rua Machado Santos nº 35 - Moita

How to get there

Train: Barreiro - Praias Do Sado A

Bus: 333, 410

Opening Hours:

For reservations and information please contact the Moita Tourism Desk

Price:

For reservations and information please contact the Moita Tourism Desk

“Caminho da Costa”, meaning “path along the coast”, was the name given to this riverside area for the Lisbon World Exhibition in 1998, since its proximity to the river allows permanent visual contact with the water element. Fully pedestrianized and wooded with Portuguese stone pines, this area offers inviting shades which are ideal for sitting back, reading and other leisure activities.

Address:  Passeio do Tejo, Lisboa

How to get there

Train:

Alcântara - Castanheira Do Ribatejo (Du),

Sintra - Oriente

Bus: 728, 744, 750, 782

Metro: Red Line