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Ponte Vasco da Gama
One of Europe's longest bridges, an arrow-straight 12km span across the Tagus estuary.
7 km · about 15 min drive
Setúbal, Portugal · Europe
Alcochete works well as a base: 10 minutes from Samouco, 16km from Tram 28 Route, Lisbon.
Alcochete is a town located in Setúbal, Portugal. With a population of 9,705, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Alcochete sits in Portugal, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Lisbon time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Alcochete to your route.
Alcochete (Portuguese pronunciation: [alkuˈʃetɨ] ) is a municipality in Portugal. The population in 2011 was 17,569, in an area of 128.36 km². The municipality is composed of three parishes and is located in Setúbal District.
Alcochete is known for its bullfighting tradition and its proximity to the second-longestRead more
bridge in Europe, the Vasco da Gama Bridge.
The actual site of present-day Alcochete was already occupied during Roman times with a clay production facility. Its name is thought to derive from the Arabic word for oven for reasons not yet understood. It became a vacation site preferred by the Portuguese royalty and the future king D. Manuel I was born in the village. It has experienced major development due to the construction of the Vasco da Gama Bridge.
On 10 January 2008 Portuguese prime minister José Sócrates announced that Alcochete had been selected as the site of the new airport serving Lisbon, Portugal's capital. The location of Alcochete as the construction site of the future Lisbon Airport was confirmed by the Portuguese Government on May 8, 2008.
Sporting Clube de Portugal (Sporting CP or Sporting Portugal) has a football training facility (Academia Sporting/Cristiano Ronaldo in Alcochete), which accommodated Portugal during the Euro 2004 competition.
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Alcochete is located in Setúbal, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 38.7553 latitude, -8.9609 longitude.
Alcochete has a population of approximately 9,705 people, making it a town in Portugal.
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8 notable places within an hour's drive.
bridge
One of Europe's longest bridges, an arrow-straight 12km span across the Tagus estuary.
7 km · about 15 min drive
landmark
Europe's largest indoor aquarium at the Parque das Nações, simulating four ocean habitats around a massive central tank.
12 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Lisbon's oldest neighborhood, a labyrinth of narrow cobbled alleys, fado music halls, and tiled facades tumbling down to the Tagus.
15 km · about 30 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Lisbon's highest viewpoint, a quiet terrace surveying castle, river and rooftops at sunset.
15 km · about 30 min drive
castle
A Moorish castle occupying a commanding hilltop overlooking the historic centre of Lisbon and the Tagus River.
16 km · about 30 min drive
famous road
Lisbon's iconic vintage yellow tram rattling through the city's steepest and most atmospheric historic neighborhoods.
16 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Lisbon's grand riverside square, framed by arcades and a triumphal arch opening onto the Tagus.
16 km · about 20 min drive
restaurant
Lisbon's temple of shellfish since 1956 on Avenida Almirante Reis: garlic prawns, percebes and giant scarlet carabineiros in a roaring three-floor beer hall, finished the traditional way with a steak sandwich for dessert. Expect a queue.
16 km · about 30 min drive
April to October
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