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Carregado

Lisbon, Portugal · Europe

About Carregado

Carregado is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Alenquer, 37km from Tram 28 Route, Lisbon.

Carregado is a town located in Lisbon, Portugal. With a population of 10,474, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Carregado 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 Carregado to your route.

About Carregado

Carregado (European Portuguese pronunciation: [kɐʁɨˈɣaðu]) is a former civil parish, located in the municipality of Alenquer, in western Portugal. In 2013, the parish merged into the new parish Carregado e Cadafais. It has a population of 9,066 inhabitants and a total area of 15.52 km2. The town is a north-east exurb

Read more of Lisbon. The railway between Carregado and Lisbon was the first line to be built in Portugal; it opened in 1856.

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Carregado 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 Carregado located?

Carregado is located in Lisbon, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 39.0236 latitude, -8.9769 longitude.

What is the population of Carregado?

Carregado has a population of approximately 10,474 people, making it a town in Portugal.

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Quick Information

Population
10,474
Continent
Europe
Country
Portugal
Region
Lisbon
Timezone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
39.0236, -8.9769

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Portugal

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

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

bridge

Ponte Vasco da Gama

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

30 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Lisbon Oceanário

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

31 km · about 35 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Miradouro da Senhora do Monte

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

36 km · about 40 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.

36 km · about 40 min drive

castle

Castelo de São Jorge

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

37 km · about 45 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.

37 km · about 45 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.

37 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Praça do Comércio

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

38 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Carregado

  • 30 kmPonte Vasco da GamaOne of Europe's longest bridges, an arrow-straight 12km span across the Tagus estuary.
  • 36 kmMiradouro da Senhora do MonteLisbon's highest viewpoint, a quiet terrace surveying castle, river and rooftops at sunset.
  • 37 kmTram 28 Route, LisbonLisbon's iconic vintage yellow tram rattling through the city's steepest and most atmospheric historic neighborhoods.
  • 41 kmPonte 25 de AbrilA red suspension bridge evoking the Golden Gate, soaring across the Tagus into southern Lisbon.
  • 48 kmEstrada Marginal (N6)A breezy coastal drive hugging the Tagus shore from Lisbon out to Estoril and Cascais.
  • 49 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

Other places to explore near Carregado.

Cadafais

🇵🇹 Portugal

3 km awayPop. 1,687

Castanheira do Ribatejo

🇵🇹 Portugal

3 km awayPop. 7,651

Alenquer

🇵🇹 Portugal

4 km awayPop. 9,626

Vila Franca de Xira

🇵🇹 Portugal

8 km awayPop. 18,355

Meca

🇵🇹 Portugal

8 km awayPop. 1,719

Arruda dos Vinhos

🇵🇹 Portugal

10 km awayPop. 6,170

Ota

🇵🇹 Portugal

10 km awayPop. 1,289

São João dos Montes

🇵🇹 Portugal

10 km awayPop. 4,772

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