Tagus Route
Moinho de Maré do Cais - Montijo
Point of InterestThis 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
Cais da Moita
Point of InterestThe 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
Estaleiro Naval de Sarilhos Pequenos
Point of InterestThe 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
Vila de Alcochete
Point of InterestOn 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
EVOA – Espaço de Visitação e Observação de Aves
Viewing PointThe 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