Walk or Jog: From Casa René, Cacilhas to Cristo Rei, See lovely river views!
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Trail stats
- Distance
- 2.92 mi
- Elevation gain
- 509 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Moderate
- Elevation loss
- 177 ft
- Max elevation
- 382 ft
- TrailRank
- 44
- Min elevation
- -19 ft
- Trail type
- One Way
- Moving time
- one hour 29 minutes
- Time
- one hour 55 minutes
- Coordinates
- 840
- Uploaded
- October 7, 2023
- Recorded
- October 2023
near Cacilhas, Setúbal (Portugal)
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Itinerary description
At the river, enjoy your first great view from the red lighthouse 'farol'. Throughout this walk to Cristo Rei, you'll have beautiful views of Lisbon, the red bridge 'Ponte 25 de Abril', Belém and more.
After the 'farol', you'll pass by the 'barcos', the ferry terminal from Cacilhas to Lisbon. You can also start your walk here if you prefer.
Continue along the river on 'Rua do Ginjal', passing abandoned warehouses and former canning factories now filled with street art. It's a cool mix of old buildings, street art, and lovely river views.
Just before reaching the river garden 'Jardim do Rio', you'll pass two well-known restaurants 'Ponto Final' and 'Atira-te ao rio'. In the garden, you can relax and catch amazing sunsets. There’s also an elevator to Old Almada 'Almada Velha' here.
After the 'Jardim do Rio', you'll pass the Maritime museum 'museu naval'.
Following the river again, you'll start to see the 'Cristo Rei', the red bridge gets closer, and the street art and great views continue.
Next, you arrive at the ruins of 'Quinta de Arealvo', an old olive oil farm. You'll need to go up one floor here to continue towards Cristo Rei.
Back at the river, check out the viewpoint 'Miradouro' Arealvo, where a scene from the Netflix series 'La Casa de Papel' was shot.
Now comes the only physically challenging part of the walk - the climb towards Cristo Rei. But once you get there, the view of the majestic monument is totally worth it. You can visit the church, go up the statue, grab a drink at the bar, check out the souvenir shop, or just enjoy the views and the statue.
We hope you enjoy this walk.
The team of Casa René, Lisbon's hidden gem.
A perfect place to stay when you visit Lisbon.
https://casarene.pt/en/home/
Waypoints
Overnight
219 ft
Casa René, Lisbon's hidden gem - Holiday Apartments
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/
Information point
45 ft
Almada Tourist office - 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. https://www.cm-almada.pt/visitar
Provisioning
56 ft
Pedestrian street full with authentic restaurants.
This is the ideal spot to enjoy the still authentic Portuguese restaurants or try restaurants that have put a modern twist on traditional Portuguese dishes. The outdoor seating in the pedestrian area is a great place to enjoy your meal.
Panorama
23 ft
Red Ligthouse Cacilhas - Farol
Checking out the historic Cacilhas Lighthouse. Though no longer in operation, it stands as a charming part of the area's heritage. As you stroll by, imagine its old light guiding ships on foggy nights since 1885. It's had its share of transformations over the years, from oil-fueled lights to acetylene gas, and even a brief relocation to the Azores.
Ferry
27 ft
Ferry Cacilhas - Cais do Sodre, Lisbon city centre
Take the ferry from Cacilhas towards Lisbon, arriving at Cais do Sodré - a perfect starting point to explore the old city center. From here, easily hop on a tram or train towards the charming areas of Belém, Estoril, or Cascais for a day of adventure.
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Museum
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Ruins
Religious site
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Awesome trail to know the surroundings of Almada! 🙌🏼
Leuke wandeling met veel graffiti en prachtige uitzichten over Lissabon.