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Queijas

Lisbon, Portugal · Europe

About Queijas

Queijas works well as a base: 5 minutes from Paço de Arcos, 7km from Estrada Marginal (N6).

Queijas is a town located in Lisbon, Portugal. With a population of 8,828, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Queijas 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 Queijas to your route.

About Queijas

Queijas (European Portuguese: [ˈkejʒɐʃ]), formerly officially known as the Parish of Queijas (Portuguese: Freguesia de Queijas, pronounced [fɾɨɣɨˈzi.ɐ dɨ ˈkejʒɐʃ]), is a town and former civil parish in the municipality of Oeiras, Portugal, located within the Lisbon metropolitan area. The parish was created on 11 June

Read more 1993, following the dismemberment of the parish of Carnaxide. It included the towns of Linda-a-Pastora and Queijas itself, and was promoted to town status on 12 July 2001. On 28 January 2013, the civil parish merged with Carnaxide to form the new civil parish of Carnaxide and Queijas. The parish's patron saint was Saint Michael the Archangel.

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Where is Queijas located?

Queijas is located in Lisbon, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 38.7193 latitude, -9.2625 longitude.

What is the population of Queijas?

Queijas has a population of approximately 8,828 people, making it a town in Portugal.

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Quick Information

Population
8,828
Continent
Europe
Country
Portugal
Region
Lisbon
Timezone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
38.7193, -9.2625

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Portugal

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Driving side
right
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Tags

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Worth the detour from Queijas

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.

5 km · about 10 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

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.

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.

7 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.

8 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.

9 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.

11 km · about 20 min drive

Driving roads near Queijas

  • 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.
  • 20 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 Queijas.

Carnaxide

🇵🇹 Portugal

2 km awayPop. 23,698

Linda-a-Velha

🇵🇹 Portugal

2 km awayPop. 20,895

Barcarena

🇵🇹 Portugal

2 km awayPop. 11,968

Caxias

🇵🇹 Portugal

2 km awayPop. 9,007

Terrugem

🇵🇹 Portugal

3 km awayPop. 4,693

Algés

🇵🇹 Portugal

3 km awayPop. 19,327

Paço de Arcos

🇵🇹 Portugal

4 km awayPop. 25,974

Porto Salvo

🇵🇹 Portugal

4 km awayPop. 13,867

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