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Alvalade

Lisbon, Portugal · Europe

About Alvalade

Alvalade works well as a base: 4km from Tram 28 Route, Lisbon.

Alvalade is a town located in Lisbon, Portugal. With a population of 31,813, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Alvalade 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 Alvalade to your route.

About Alvalade

Alvalade (Portuguese: [alvɐˈlaðɨ]) is a freguesia (civil parish) and typical quarter of Lisbon, the capital city of Portugal. Located in central Lisbon, Alvalade is south of Lumiar and Olivais, west of Marvila, east of São Domingos de Benfica, and north of Avenidas Novas and Areeiro. The population in 2021 was 33,309.

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Where is Alvalade located?

Alvalade is located in Lisbon, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 38.7533 latitude, -9.1440 longitude.

What is the population of Alvalade?

Alvalade has a population of approximately 31,813 people, making it a town in Portugal.

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Quick Information

Population
31,813
Continent
Europe
Country
Portugal
Region
Lisbon
Timezone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
38.7533, -9.1440

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Portugal

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Driving side
right
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EuropePortugalLisbonTown

Worth the detour from Alvalade

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

castle

Castelo de São Jorge

A Moorish castle occupying a commanding hilltop overlooking the historic centre of Lisbon and the Tagus River.

4 km · about 10 min drive

famous road

Tram 28 Route, Lisbon

Lisbon's iconic vintage yellow tram rattling through the city's steepest and most atmospheric historic neighborhoods.

4 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

Lisbon Oceanário

Europe's largest indoor aquarium at the Parque das Nações, simulating four ocean habitats around a massive central tank.

4 km · about 10 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Miradouro da Senhora do Monte

Lisbon's highest viewpoint, a quiet terrace surveying castle, river and rooftops at sunset.

4 km · about 5 min drive

restaurant

Cervejaria Ramiro

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.

4 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Alfama District

Lisbon's oldest neighborhood, a labyrinth of narrow cobbled alleys, fado music halls, and tiled facades tumbling down to the Tagus.

5 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

Praça do Comércio

Lisbon's grand riverside square, framed by arcades and a triumphal arch opening onto the Tagus.

5 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

LX Factory

A revived industrial complex of street art, design shops and cafés tucked beneath the 25 de Abril bridge.

6 km · about 10 min drive

Driving roads near Alvalade

  • Right hereTram 28 Route, LisbonLisbon's iconic vintage yellow tram rattling through the city's steepest and most atmospheric historic neighborhoods.
  • Right hereMiradouro da Senhora do MonteLisbon's highest viewpoint, a quiet terrace surveying castle, river and rooftops at sunset.
  • Right herePonte 25 de AbrilA red suspension bridge evoking the Golden Gate, soaring across the Tagus into southern Lisbon.
  • Right herePonte Vasco da GamaOne of Europe's longest bridges, an arrow-straight 12km span across the Tagus estuary.
  • 18 kmEstrada Marginal (N6)A breezy coastal drive hugging the Tagus shore from Lisbon out to Estoril and Cascais.
  • 25 kmCascaisA breezy seaside resort town of beaches, marina and old-town lanes at the end of the Lisbon coast.

Driving in Portugal

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.78/litre
Motorway tolls
~€9.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Alvalade.

Campo Pequeno

🇵🇹 Portugal

1 km awayPop. 9,000

Cidade Universitária

🇵🇹 Portugal

1 km awayPop. 37,000

Areeiro

🇵🇹 Portugal

1 km awayPop. 21,160

Campo Grande

🇵🇹 Portugal

2 km awayPop. 15,514

Sete Rios

🇵🇹 Portugal

2 km awayPop. 23,261

São Sebastião da Pedreira

🇵🇹 Portugal

2 km awayPop. 6,362

Chelas

🇵🇹 Portugal

2 km awayPop. 7,960

Lumiar

🇵🇹 Portugal

3 km awayPop. 46,334

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