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Amadora

Lisbon, Portugal · Europe

About Amadora

Amadora works well as a base: 9km from Tram 28 Route, Lisbon.

Amadora is a city located in Lisbon, Portugal. With a population of 178,858, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Amadora 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 Amadora to your route.

About Amadora

Amadora (European Portuguese pronunciation: [ɐmɐˈðoɾɐ] ), officially City of Amadora (Portuguese: Cidade da Amadora), is a city and municipality in the northwest of the Lisbon metropolitan area and 10 km from central Lisbon. The population in 2011 was 175,136, in an area of 23.78 km2 (9.2 sq mi). It is the fourth

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Amadora offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Amadora located?

Amadora is located in Lisbon, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 38.7538 latitude, -9.2308 longitude.

What is the population of Amadora?

Amadora has a population of approximately 178,858 people, making it a city in Portugal.

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Quick Information

Population
178,858
Continent
Europe
Country
Portugal
Region
Lisbon
Timezone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
38.7538, -9.2308

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Portugal

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Amadora

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Jeronimos Monastery

A UNESCO masterpiece of Manueline architecture in Belem, built to celebrate Vasco da Gama's successful voyage to India.

7 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

Belem Tower

A fortified Manueline-style tower standing at the water's edge of the Tagus River, a symbol of Portugal's Age of Discovery.

7 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

LX Factory

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

7 km · about 15 min drive

cafe

Pastéis de Belém

The original 1837 bakery behind Lisbon's legendary warm custard tarts, a near-obligatory pilgrimage.

7 km · about 15 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.

9 km · about 15 min drive

bridge

Ponte 25 de Abril

A red suspension bridge evoking the Golden Gate, soaring across the Tagus into southern Lisbon.

9 km · about 15 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Miradouro da Senhora do Monte

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

9 km · about 20 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.

9 km · about 15 min drive

Driving roads near Amadora

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

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