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Linda-a-Velha

Lisbon, Portugal · Europe

About Linda-a-Velha

Linda-a-Velha works well as a base: 5 minutes from Barcarena, 8km from Estrada Marginal (N6).

Linda-a-Velha is a town located in Lisbon, Portugal. With a population of 20,895, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Linda-a-Velha 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 Linda-a-Velha to your route.

About Linda-a-Velha

Carnaxide (European Portuguese pronunciation: [kɐɾnɐˈʃiðɨ]) is a former civil parish in the municipality of Oeiras, Portugal. In 2013, the parish merged with Queijas into the new parish Carnaxide e Queijas. The population in 2011 was 25,911, in an area of 6.51 km2. It was elevated to town status on 16 August 1991.

Read more Having first appeared in official documentation in the 14th century, its existence goes back as far as 13th century.

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Where is Linda-a-Velha located?

Linda-a-Velha is located in Lisbon, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 38.7145 latitude, -9.2422 longitude.

What is the population of Linda-a-Velha?

Linda-a-Velha has a population of approximately 20,895 people, making it a town in Portugal.

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Quick Information

Population
20,895
Continent
Europe
Country
Portugal
Region
Lisbon
Timezone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
38.7145, -9.2422

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Portugal

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Linda-a-Velha

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.

3 km · about 5 min 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

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

bridge

Ponte 25 de Abril

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

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.

6 km · about 10 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.

7 km · about 15 min drive

coastal drive

Estrada Marginal (N6)

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

8 km · about 15 min drive

castle

Castelo de São Jorge

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

9 km · about 20 min drive

Driving roads near Linda-a-Velha

  • Right herePonte 25 de AbrilA red suspension bridge evoking the Golden Gate, soaring across the Tagus into southern Lisbon.
  • Right hereEstrada Marginal (N6)A breezy coastal drive hugging the Tagus shore from Lisbon out to Estoril and Cascais.
  • 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.
  • 16 kmCascaisA breezy seaside resort town of beaches, marina and old-town lanes at the end of the Lisbon coast.
  • 18 kmPonte Vasco da GamaOne of Europe's longest bridges, an arrow-straight 12km span across the Tagus estuary.

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 Linda-a-Velha.

Carnaxide

🇵🇹 Portugal

1 km awayPop. 23,698

Algés

🇵🇹 Portugal

2 km awayPop. 19,327

Queijas

🇵🇹 Portugal

2 km awayPop. 8,828

Alfragide

🇵🇹 Portugal

3 km awayPop. 17,044

Restelo

🇵🇹 Portugal

3 km awayPop. 7,287

Caxias

🇵🇹 Portugal

3 km awayPop. 9,007

Ajuda

🇵🇹 Portugal

3 km awayPop. 14,306

Barcarena

🇵🇹 Portugal

4 km awayPop. 11,968

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