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Moita

Setúbal, Portugal · Europe

About Moita

Moita works well as a base: 5 minutes from Sarilhos Pequenos, 15km from Tram 28 Route, Lisbon.

Moita is a town located in Setúbal, Portugal. With a population of 17,795, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Moita 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 Moita to your route.

About Moita

Moita (pronounced [ˈmojtɐ] ) is a municipality in the district of Setúbal in Portugal. The population in 2011 was 66,029, in an area of 55.26 km2. The municipality is part of the Greater Lisbon Area, with a demographic rate of 1.194,9/km2 in 2011, growing from 533,2/km2 in 1960. As part of Lisbon's suburban area, the

Read more population is mostly working age and senior individuals. The aging indicator (1 senior per 100 youngsters) is 106,9. The present Mayor is Rui Garcia, elected by the Democratic Unity Coalition. The municipal holiday is the 1st Tuesday after the 2nd Sunday of September.

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Where is Moita located?

Moita is located in Setúbal, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 38.6508 latitude, -8.9904 longitude.

What is the population of Moita?

Moita has a population of approximately 17,795 people, making it a town in Portugal.

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Quick Information

Population
17,795
Continent
Europe
Country
Portugal
Region
Setúbal
Timezone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
38.6508, -8.9904

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Portugal

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

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.

13 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.

14 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.

14 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Miradouro da Senhora do Monte

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

14 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.

14 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.

15 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Lisbon Oceanário

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

15 km · about 30 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.

15 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Moita

  • Right herePonte Vasco da GamaOne of Europe's longest bridges, an arrow-straight 12km span across the Tagus estuary.
  • Right hereMiradouro da Senhora do MonteLisbon's highest viewpoint, a quiet terrace surveying castle, river and rooftops at sunset.
  • Right hereTram 28 Route, LisbonLisbon's iconic vintage yellow tram rattling through the city's steepest and most atmospheric historic neighborhoods.
  • 17 kmPonte 25 de AbrilA red suspension bridge evoking the Golden Gate, soaring across the Tagus into southern Lisbon.
  • 19 kmEstrada de Escarpa (N379-1), Serra da ArrábidaA cliff-hugging corniche through Arrábida Natural Park south of Lisbon, curling high above turquoise coves like Portinho da Arrábida with Mediterranean-style scrub and sea views.
  • 20 kmSerra da ArrábidaA coastal limestone range south of Lisbon where the N379-1 runs high above turquoise coves and beaches.

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 Moita.

Alhos Vedros

🇵🇹 Portugal

3 km awayPop. 13,384

Rosairinho

🇵🇹 Portugal

3 km awayPop. 2,377

Sarilhos Pequenos

🇵🇹 Portugal

4 km awayPop. 2,049

Santo António da Charneca

🇵🇹 Portugal

4 km awayPop. 11,143

Lavradio

🇵🇹 Portugal

6 km awayPop. 21,877

Montijo

🇵🇹 Portugal

6 km awayPop. 30,011

Pinhal Novo

🇵🇹 Portugal

7 km awayPop. 23,510

Barreiro

🇵🇹 Portugal

7 km awayPop. 51,280

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