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Caxias

Lisbon, Portugal · Europe

About Caxias

Caxias works well as a base: 5 minutes from Carnaxide, 5km from Estrada Marginal (N6).

Caxias is a town located in Lisbon, Portugal. With a population of 9,007, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Caxias 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 Caxias to your route.

About Caxias

Caxias (European Portuguese: [kɐˈʃi.ɐʃ]) is a former civil parish in the municipality of Oeiras, Portugal. In 2013, the parish merged into the new parish Oeiras e São Julião da Barra, Paço de Arcos e Caxias. The population in 2011 was 9,007, in an area of 3.41 km².

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Caxias 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 Caxias located?

Caxias is located in Lisbon, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 38.7031 latitude, -9.2767 longitude.

What is the population of Caxias?

Caxias has a population of approximately 9,007 people, making it a town in Portugal.

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Quick Information

Population
9,007
Continent
Europe
Country
Portugal
Region
Lisbon
Timezone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
38.7031, -9.2767

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Portugal

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

8 notable places within an hour's 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

coastal drive

Estrada Marginal (N6)

A breezy coastal drive hugging the Tagus shore from Lisbon out to Estoril and Cascais.

5 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

Jeronimos Monastery

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

6 km · about 10 min drive

cafe

Pastéis de Belém

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

6 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.

8 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

landmark

Cristo Rei (Christ the King)

78-metre monument inspired by Christ the Redeemer standing above the Tagus River estuary with arms outstretched toward Lisbon.

10 km · about 20 min drive

racetrack

Autodromo do Estoril

A classic Portuguese circuit near Lisbon that hosted Formula 1 from 1984 to 1996, known for its fast and technical layout.

11 km · about 20 min drive

Driving roads near Caxias

  • Right hereEstrada Marginal (N6)A breezy coastal drive hugging the Tagus shore from Lisbon out to Estoril and Cascais.
  • 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 hereCascaisA breezy seaside resort town of beaches, marina and old-town lanes at the end of the Lisbon coast.
  • 21 kmCabo da RocaThe westernmost point of continental Europe, a wild windswept cliff 140 meters above the roaring Atlantic.

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 Caxias.

Terrugem

🇵🇹 Portugal

1 km awayPop. 4,693

Paço de Arcos

🇵🇹 Portugal

2 km awayPop. 25,974

Queijas

🇵🇹 Portugal

2 km awayPop. 8,828

Linda-a-Velha

🇵🇹 Portugal

3 km awayPop. 20,895

Oeiras

🇵🇹 Portugal

3 km awayPop. 35,000

Barcarena

🇵🇹 Portugal

3 km awayPop. 11,968

Porto Salvo

🇵🇹 Portugal

3 km awayPop. 13,867

Carnaxide

🇵🇹 Portugal

4 km awayPop. 23,698

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