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Explore Almada tour: A walk or jog through urban beauty, nature, and riverside views

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Distance
7.69 mi
Elevation gain
945 ft
Technical difficulty
Moderate
Elevation loss
945 ft
Max elevation
386 ft
TrailRank 
53
Min elevation
-22 ft
Trail type
Loop
Moving time
3 hours 2 minutes
Time
3 hours 45 minutes
Coordinates
2164
Uploaded
January 22, 2024
Recorded
January 2024
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near Cacilhas, Setúbal (Portugal)

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Short description:

Join us on a fun walk or jog through Almada's diversity! See abandoned industry and beautiful street art, the nature and peace of the central park, the grandeur of Cristo Rei and the stunning views all along. Start at the Cacilhas tourist office, next to Casa René, or at the ferry terminal and discover an iconic farol, a frigate and submarine, a hidden food market and much more. Enjoy!

Long description:
Embark on a fun and unforgettable journey through Almada, starting right next to the Cacilhas tourist office at Casa René, Lisbon's hidden gem. This path is perfect for anyone who loves to walk or jog while exploring new places.

-> You can also start at the Cacilhas ferry station if you come from Lisbon. But then, at the end, certainly walk towards the Cacilhas tourist office and Casa René to discover all the delicious authentic grill, seafood, and petisco restaurants in this short pedestrian street!

A first highlight is the bright red Farol in Cacilhas, offering stunning views over the river and city. As you move along, you’ll pass by the marine heritage with the frigate, submarine, and the abandoned Lisnave shipyard with the iconic majestic red crane.

Next up, you'll discover the Mercado da Romeira. It's a lively market where you can grab a bite to eat or a refreshing drink. This spot is great for a quick stop to enjoy some local tastes and to take a little break. Around the mercado, the neighborhood is full of abandoned factories and warehouses, now decorated with beautiful street art.

After that, the journey takes you to Parque da Paz. This large, green park is a peaceful spot where you can relax and enjoy nature right in the middle of the city. It’s a beautiful place to take a deep breath and enjoy the calmness.

Another highlight of this tour is the Cristo Rei monument. This huge statue is not just impressive from afar but also up close. It gives you fantastic views over Lisbon, the river, and the famous red bridge.

The last part of your walk or jog takes you along the river. This urban path, Ginjal, has more wonderful views of Lisbon, the river, and Belém. The abandoned miradouro and 'Quinta de Arealva' and old conserves warehouses are also full of beautiful street art. This unique path is extra beautiful when the sun sets. A good spot to enjoy this is the 'Jardim da Cacilhas' park beside the river.

You’ll finish your journey back where you started, having seen so many cool and beautiful things in Almada. This walk or jog isn’t just about the places you see; but also shows the rich heritage and the huge potential of this area. Whether you're taking a leisurely walk or going for a jog, you’re sure to enjoy this tour.

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PictographOvernight Altitude 277 ft
Photo ofCasa René, Lisbon's hidden gem Photo ofCasa René, Lisbon's hidden gem Photo ofCasa René, Lisbon's hidden gem

Casa René, Lisbon's hidden gem

Casa René, in the authentic Cacilhas area, features five two-bedroom and one single-bedroom apartments, each with an en suite bathroom. Apartments include a living room, dining area, fully equipped kitchen, and private terrace. Enjoy modern comforts like air conditioning, heating, and fast Wi-Fi. The highlight? A stunning garden with a 16-meter swimming pool, unique in the Lisbon city area! https://casarene.pt/en/home/

Photo ofTourism center - Centro de turismo - Cacilhas Photo ofTourism center - Centro de turismo - Cacilhas Photo ofTourism center - Centro de turismo - Cacilhas

Tourism center - Centro de turismo - Cacilhas

The Almada Tourist Office in Cacilhas, a part of Turismo de Lisboa, offers maps and detailed information about Almada, Cacilhas, and Costa da Caparica. It's a great place to get recommendations for places to stay and eat, and to find out about local events. This makes it an excellent starting point for exploring the area.

PictographProvisioning Altitude 49 ft
Photo ofPedestrian street full authentic restaurants Photo ofPedestrian street full authentic restaurants

Pedestrian street full authentic restaurants

PictographFerry Altitude 8 ft
Photo ofFerry - Barcos to Lisbon

Ferry - Barcos to Lisbon

PictographPanorama Altitude 9 ft
Photo ofFarol - Lighthouse of Cacilhas Photo ofFarol - Lighthouse of Cacilhas Photo ofFarol - Lighthouse of Cacilhas

Farol - Lighthouse of Cacilhas

PictographMuseum Altitude 20 ft
Photo ofSubmarine and Frigate Dom Fernando II e Glória Photo ofSubmarine and Frigate Dom Fernando II e Glória Photo ofSubmarine and Frigate Dom Fernando II e Glória

Submarine and Frigate Dom Fernando II e Glória

PictographPhoto Altitude 18 ft
Photo ofLisnave former shipyard Photo ofLisnave former shipyard Photo ofLisnave former shipyard

Lisnave former shipyard

PictographPhoto Altitude 21 ft
Photo ofStreet art Photo ofStreet art Photo ofStreet art

Street art

PictographProvisioning Altitude 5 ft
Photo ofMercado da Romeira - Entrance 1 Photo ofMercado da Romeira - Entrance 1

Mercado da Romeira - Entrance 1

PictographProvisioning Altitude 48 ft
Photo ofMercado da Romeira - Entrance 2 Photo ofMercado da Romeira - Entrance 2 Photo ofMercado da Romeira - Entrance 2

Mercado da Romeira - Entrance 2

PictographPhoto Altitude 37 ft
Photo ofStreet art Photo ofStreet art Photo ofStreet art

Street art

PictographPhoto Altitude 48 ft
Photo ofStreet art Photo ofStreet art Photo ofStreet art

Street art

PictographPhoto Altitude 24 ft
Photo ofStreet art Photo ofStreet art Photo ofStreet art

Street art

PictographPhoto Altitude 13 ft
Photo ofStreet art Photo ofStreet art Photo ofStreet art

Street art

PictographPark Altitude 37 ft
Photo ofCova de Piedade park Photo ofCova de Piedade park Photo ofCova de Piedade park

Cova de Piedade park

PictographIntersection Altitude 27 ft
Photo ofTake here te small street to Parque da Paz - Peace Park Photo ofTake here te small street to Parque da Paz - Peace Park Photo ofTake here te small street to Parque da Paz - Peace Park

Take here te small street to Parque da Paz - Peace Park

PictographIntersection Altitude 2 ft
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Straigth on

PictographWaypoint Altitude 172 ft
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Straight on

PictographWaypoint Altitude 27 ft
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Straigth on

PictographPark Altitude 22 ft
Photo ofSide Entrance to Parque da Paz Photo ofSide Entrance to Parque da Paz Photo ofSide Entrance to Parque da Paz

Side Entrance to Parque da Paz

PictographPark Altitude 18 ft
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Parque da Paz

PictographMonument Altitude 31 ft
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Monumento à paz

PictographProvisioning Altitude 71 ft
Photo ofKiosk - Toma lá paz

Kiosk - Toma lá paz

PictographPark Altitude 46 ft
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Parque da Paz

PictographPark Altitude 45 ft
Photo ofParque da Paz Photo ofParque da Paz

Parque da Paz

PictographIntersection Altitude 50 ft
Photo ofShort or long tour - we do short Photo ofShort or long tour - we do short Photo ofShort or long tour - we do short

Short or long tour - we do short

PictographIntersection Altitude 98 ft
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Short and long tour comes back together

PictographPark Altitude 91 ft
Photo ofParque da Paz hidden gem Photo ofParque da Paz hidden gem Photo ofParque da Paz hidden gem

Parque da Paz hidden gem

PictographIntersection Altitude 69 ft
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Here to the left down

Crosspoint with the path before

PictographLake Altitude 67 ft
Photo ofLake inside the park Photo ofLake inside the park Photo ofLake inside the park

Lake inside the park

PictographPark Altitude 54 ft
Photo ofParque da Paz Photo ofParque da Paz Photo ofParque da Paz

Parque da Paz

PictographIntersection Altitude 54 ft
Photo ofHere we leave Parque da Paz by the pedestrian bridge towards Cristo Rei Photo ofHere we leave Parque da Paz by the pedestrian bridge towards Cristo Rei Photo ofHere we leave Parque da Paz by the pedestrian bridge towards Cristo Rei

Here we leave Parque da Paz by the pedestrian bridge towards Cristo Rei

PictographIntersection Altitude 85 ft
Photo ofHere we follow a new created park Photo ofHere we follow a new created park Photo ofHere we follow a new created park

Here we follow a new created park

PictographIntersection Altitude 139 ft
Photo ofWe continue but here right at the beginning of the bridge you can take the metro back to Cacilhas too Photo ofWe continue but here right at the beginning of the bridge you can take the metro back to Cacilhas too Photo ofWe continue but here right at the beginning of the bridge you can take the metro back to Cacilhas too

We continue but here right at the beginning of the bridge you can take the metro back to Cacilhas too

PictographIntersection Altitude 208 ft
Photo ofNow we go shortly back in urban area towards Cristo Rei Photo ofNow we go shortly back in urban area towards Cristo Rei Photo ofNow we go shortly back in urban area towards Cristo Rei

Now we go shortly back in urban area towards Cristo Rei

PictographIntersection Altitude 257 ft
Photo ofSteep street up towards Cristo Rei - Last climb!! Photo ofSteep street up towards Cristo Rei - Last climb!! Photo ofSteep street up towards Cristo Rei - Last climb!!

Steep street up towards Cristo Rei - Last climb!!

PictographProvisioning Altitude 327 ft
Photo ofRampa do Pragal Photo ofRampa do Pragal Photo ofRampa do Pragal

Rampa do Pragal

PictographWaypoint Altitude 344 ft
Photo ofLast part of the steep road Photo ofLast part of the steep road Photo ofLast part of the steep road

Last part of the steep road

PictographMonument Altitude 368 ft
Photo ofEntrance Cristo Rei Photo ofEntrance Cristo Rei Photo ofEntrance Cristo Rei

Entrance Cristo Rei

PictographMonument Altitude 369 ft
Photo ofCristo Rei Statute Photo ofCristo Rei Statute Photo ofCristo Rei Statute

Cristo Rei Statute

PictographIntersection Altitude 363 ft
Photo ofHere we follow the path toward the Tagus river Photo ofHere we follow the path toward the Tagus river Photo ofHere we follow the path toward the Tagus river

Here we follow the path toward the Tagus river

PictographPanorama Altitude 205 ft
Photo ofFrom now on beautiful views on the River Tagus, the red bridge and Lisbon. And we continue the road down Photo ofFrom now on beautiful views on the River Tagus, the red bridge and Lisbon. And we continue the road down Photo ofFrom now on beautiful views on the River Tagus, the red bridge and Lisbon. And we continue the road down

From now on beautiful views on the River Tagus, the red bridge and Lisbon. And we continue the road down

PictographWaypoint Altitude 110 ft
Photo ofSteepest part almost done. Photo ofSteepest part almost done. Photo ofSteepest part almost done.

Steepest part almost done.

PictographPanorama Altitude 30 ft
Photo ofMiradouro Quinta da Arelva Photo ofMiradouro Quinta da Arelva Photo ofMiradouro Quinta da Arelva

Miradouro Quinta da Arelva

PictographIntersection Altitude 36 ft
Photo ofHere the staircase down Photo ofHere the staircase down Photo ofHere the staircase down

Here the staircase down

PictographRuins Altitude 24 ft
Photo ofQuinta da Arealva Photo ofQuinta da Arealva Photo ofQuinta da Arealva

Quinta da Arealva

PictographWaypoint Altitude 171 ft
Photo ofCais do Ginjal = Flat from here on Photo ofCais do Ginjal = Flat from here on Photo ofCais do Ginjal = Flat from here on

Cais do Ginjal = Flat from here on

PictographWaypoint Altitude 165 ft
Photo ofFollow the road between the buildings Photo ofFollow the road between the buildings Photo ofFollow the road between the buildings

Follow the road between the buildings

PictographIntersection Altitude 8 ft
Photo ofFollow the small road between the buildings passing Museu Maritime Photo ofFollow the small road between the buildings passing Museu Maritime Photo ofFollow the small road between the buildings passing Museu Maritime

Follow the small road between the buildings passing Museu Maritime

PictographProvisioning Altitude 172 ft
Photo ofDa CaCilhas Photo ofDa CaCilhas Photo ofDa CaCilhas

Da CaCilhas

Comments  (1)

  • Dirkenj Feb 14, 2024

    Toffe route, heel afwisselend.
    Ook super om te lopen!

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