Guidebook for Almada
Sightseeing
A lovely 16th century small convent. It has a couple of sightseeing spots round the back and in the gardens, where you can see the length of the beachfront below. Sometimes concerts are held here.
Largo do Convento
Largo do ConventoA lovely 16th century small convent. It has a couple of sightseeing spots round the back and in the gardens, where you can see the length of the beachfront below. Sometimes concerts are held here.
Miradouro dos Capuchos
Nice sightseeing spot just by the convent.
If you go down this lift you are at the garden just by the river, with a stunning view of Lisbon. View from above also nice but this lift is worth the trip.
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Miradouro Boca do Vento
Largo da Boca do VentoIf you go down this lift you are at the garden just by the river, with a stunning view of Lisbon. View from above also nice but this lift is worth the trip.
You can go up the Cristo Rei monument (Christ King) and again this is an amazing view of all the surrounding area.
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National Sanctuary of Christ the King
Avenida do Cristo ReiYou can go up the Cristo Rei monument (Christ King) and again this is an amazing view of all the surrounding area.
Arts & Culture
If you're after Golf this is a sizeable course nearby.
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Country Club of Aroeira
28A R. das UrzesIf you're after Golf this is a sizeable course nearby.
An old farm estate house, is now home to the 'city museum' (Almada). The restaurant/ cafe is very pleasant.
Museu Dos Sabores - Restaurante/cafetaria Do Museu Da Cidade De Almada
Praça João RaimundoAn old farm estate house, is now home to the 'city museum' (Almada). The restaurant/ cafe is very pleasant.
Everything Else
Great park to play ball games, sit by the lake or go for a run. Loads of local species planted here.
Parque da Paz
Great park to play ball games, sit by the lake or go for a run. Loads of local species planted here.
This has a small golf course, gym, spa, sauna, jacuzzi and indoors pool. You can book daily use, as well as massages and other treatments/ hairdressers. Or have a coffee with a view to seafront below.
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Hotel Aldeia dos Capuchos Golf & SPA
Largo Aldeia dos CapuchosThis has a small golf course, gym, spa, sauna, jacuzzi and indoors pool. You can book daily use, as well as massages and other treatments/ hairdressers. Or have a coffee with a view to seafront below.
Food Scene
For a relaxed meal just literally by the river. Great view to Lisbon. Service usually not quick but location worth the wait,
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Atira-te ao Rio
69 R. do GinjalFor a relaxed meal just literally by the river. Great view to Lisbon. Service usually not quick but location worth the wait,
Fancy restaurant with very good food and service. Great view of Lisbon during your meal day or night. Nicely located by small local church on small garden (old castle garden).
Restaurante Amarra Ò Tejo
Fancy restaurant with very good food and service. Great view of Lisbon during your meal day or night. Nicely located by small local church on small garden (old castle garden).
Great juices, snacks and meals in this beach cafe/ bar/ restaurant. You can also rent stretchers and shade for the day here.
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Restaurante Borda D`água
Estrada da Praia da MorenaGreat juices, snacks and meals in this beach cafe/ bar/ restaurant. You can also rent stretchers and shade for the day here.
Relaxed restaurant by the riverfront in Trafaria, which is an old fisherman's village which has turned industrial in the last half-century hence has presently a mixed feel. Lovely fish.
O Caldeiradas
Relaxed restaurant by the riverfront in Trafaria, which is an old fisherman's village which has turned industrial in the last half-century hence has presently a mixed feel. Lovely fish.
Good value. Lovely fish. You can sit outside and the service is attentive although this is a simple local restaurant.
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Restaurante di Casa
13 Avenida Infante SantoGood value. Lovely fish. You can sit outside and the service is attentive although this is a simple local restaurant.
Probably the best food-wise out of the 3 but all indoors - nice in the evening too.
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Antiga Casa Marítima
1 R. Cândido dos ReisProbably the best food-wise out of the 3 but all indoors - nice in the evening too.
There's 2 or 3 restaurants here serving very good fish and seafood. Lovely view of the river again and dramatic route down quite scenic.
Restaurante Porto Brandão
25 R. Bento de Jesus CaraçaThere's 2 or 3 restaurants here serving very good fish and seafood. Lovely view of the river again and dramatic route down quite scenic.
Starting with 'O Barbas' there's a number of cafes and restaurants in the seafront if you walk towards the park. perfect for some food with seaview.
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Restaurante O Barbas
Rua Pedro Álvares CabralStarting with 'O Barbas' there's a number of cafes and restaurants in the seafront if you walk towards the park. perfect for some food with seaview.
Another beach bar/ restaurant/ cafe. A number of these open day and evening. Explore and you'll find a few nice ones like: http://www.casablanca.com.pt/
http://www.penurestaurantebar.com/
Sabor a praia
Another beach bar/ restaurant/ cafe. A number of these open day and evening. Explore and you'll find a few nice ones like: http://www.casablanca.com.pt/
http://www.penurestaurantebar.com/
Drinks & Nightlife
Kontiki - Beach Bar
Rua Mário ViegasBeach bar http://www.kontikibar.com/
Shopping
Large shopping centre if you're in need of retail therapy or prefer to do groceries in a large supermarket.
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Almada Forum
Rua Sérgio MalpiqueLarge shopping centre if you're in need of retail therapy or prefer to do groceries in a large supermarket.