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Buraca

Lisbon, Portugal · Europe

About Buraca

Buraca works well as a base: 6km from Tram 28 Route, Lisbon.

Buraca is a town located in Lisbon, Portugal. With a population of 16,081, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Buraca 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 Buraca to your route.

About Buraca

Buraca (Portuguese pronunciation: [buˈɾakɐ]) is a former civil parish, located in the municipality of Amadora, Portugal. In 2013, the parish merged into the new parish of Águas Livres. As of the 2011 Census, it had a population of 15 892. It had an area of 1.66 square kilometers. The southern area of the parish

Read more included the first Decathlon store in Portugal, integrated in the main shopping areas of the Lisbon metropolitan area. This shopping area also extends to the parishes of Alfragide and Carnaxide. Its patron saint is Our Lady Mother of God. Buraca also had Rádio Renascença; owned by Church which was held and destroyed during the Portugal revolution and aftermath in 1974 and 1975. Before the dissolution of the parish, its area was also the location of the headquarters of the Laboratório Nacional de Energia e Geologia (LNEG) and the Directorate-General Environment (DGA).

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Where is Buraca located?

Buraca is located in Lisbon, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 38.7333 latitude, -9.2000 longitude.

What is the population of Buraca?

Buraca has a population of approximately 16,081 people, making it a town in Portugal.

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Quick Information

Population
16,081
Continent
Europe
Country
Portugal
Region
Lisbon
Timezone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
38.7333, -9.2000

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Portugal

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Driving side
right
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Tags

EuropePortugalLisbonTown

Worth the detour from Buraca

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.

4 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

LX Factory

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

4 km · about 5 min drive

cafe

Pastéis de Belém

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

4 km · about 5 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.

5 km · about 10 min drive

bridge

Ponte 25 de Abril

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

5 km · about 10 min drive

castle

Castelo de São Jorge

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

6 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.

6 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.

6 km · about 10 min drive

Driving roads near Buraca

  • Right herePonte 25 de AbrilA red suspension bridge evoking the Golden Gate, soaring across the Tagus into southern Lisbon.
  • 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 hereEstrada Marginal (N6)A breezy coastal drive hugging the Tagus shore from Lisbon out to Estoril and Cascais.
  • Right herePonte Vasco da GamaOne of Europe's longest bridges, an arrow-straight 12km span across the Tagus estuary.
  • 20 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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