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Bucelas

Lisbon, Portugal · Europe

About Bucelas

Bucelas works well as a base: 5 minutes from Fanhões, 21km from Tram 28 Route, Lisbon.

Bucelas is a town located in Lisbon, Portugal. With a population of 4,614, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Bucelas 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 Bucelas to your route.

About Bucelas

Bucelas is a civil parish in the municipality of Loures, Portugal. The population in 2011 was 4,663, in an area of 33.97 km2 (13.12 sq mi). The town is known for its Bucelas DOC wine. A museum in the centre of the town [1] gives a good description of the history of the industry and also exhibits some of the equipment

Read more used. The museum also has a section devoted to the Lines of Torres Vedras, which were defensive lines built by Anglo-Portuguese forces in 1809–10 to protect Lisbon from invading French troops during the Peninsular War. Some of the forts close to Bucelas, such as the Fort of Arpim, the Fort of Ribas and the Fort of Ajuda Grande, have been restored.

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Where is Bucelas located?

Bucelas is located in Lisbon, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 38.9019 latitude, -9.1189 longitude.

What is the population of Bucelas?

Bucelas has a population of approximately 4,614 people, making it a town in Portugal.

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Quick Information

Population
4,614
Continent
Europe
Country
Portugal
Region
Lisbon
Timezone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
38.9019, -9.1189

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Portugal

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

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Lisbon Oceanário

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

16 km · about 30 min drive

bridge

Ponte Vasco da Gama

One of Europe's longest bridges, an arrow-straight 12km span across the Tagus estuary.

17 km · about 20 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Miradouro da Senhora do Monte

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

20 km · about 25 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.

20 km · about 25 min drive

castle

Castelo de São Jorge

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

21 km · about 25 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.

21 km · about 25 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.

21 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Praça do Comércio

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

22 km · about 25 min drive

Driving roads near Bucelas

  • 17 kmPonte Vasco da GamaOne of Europe's longest bridges, an arrow-straight 12km span across the Tagus estuary.
  • 20 kmMiradouro da Senhora do MonteLisbon's highest viewpoint, a quiet terrace surveying castle, river and rooftops at sunset.
  • 21 kmTram 28 Route, LisbonLisbon's iconic vintage yellow tram rattling through the city's steepest and most atmospheric historic neighborhoods.
  • 24 kmPonte 25 de AbrilA red suspension bridge evoking the Golden Gate, soaring across the Tagus into southern Lisbon.
  • 30 kmEstrada Marginal (N6)A breezy coastal drive hugging the Tagus shore from Lisbon out to Estoril and Cascais.
  • 32 kmSintra–Cascais Coast Road (N247)A wind-swept coastal drive past Cabo da Roca, wild beaches and the Sintra-Cascais natural park.

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

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Sobralinho

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8 km awayPop. 4,453

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