![Alfragide em Planta da cidade de Lisboa e seus arredores / Caldeira Pires ampliou ; M. Grim, grav.. - Escala [ca 1:27000]. - Lisboa : Lithografia Malta Cª, [1885?]. - 1 planta : litografia, color. ; 39,80x59,70 cm, em folha de 43,00x61,50 cm.](https://prod-images.planyourroadtrips.com/img/city-images/alfragide-pt-387320--92192/4-Alfragide_em_Planta_de_1885.png?w=1080&q=80&f=webp)
landmark
Jeronimos Monastery
A UNESCO masterpiece of Manueline architecture in Belem, built to celebrate Vasco da Gama's successful voyage to India.
4 km · about 5 min drive
EuropePortugalLisbon
Alfragide
Lisbon, Portugal · Europe
About Alfragide
Alfragide works well as a base: 7km from Tram 28 Route, Lisbon.
Alfragide is in Lisbon, Portugal, with about 17,000 people. You drive on the right here.
Alfragide (Portuguese pronunciation: [alfɾɐˈʒiðɨ]) is a parish in Amadora Municipality. The population in 2011 was 17,044, in an area of 2.51 km².
Its patron saint is Our Lady of Fatima.
In the extreme south of the parish is located the first IKEA store in Portugal as part of a major shopping areas of Lisbon. ThisRead more
shopping area also extends to the parishes of Buraca and, specially, Carnaxide (Oeiras).
Where to Stay in Alfragide
Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.
Filter presets
Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.
Compare before you book!
Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Alfragide.
Explore the Area
Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Alfragide.
Loading map...
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Alfragide?
Within an hour or so of Alfragide: Jeronimos Monastery (4 km), Pastéis de Belém (4 km), Belem Tower (5 km), LX Factory (5 km).
Are there any good drives near Alfragide?
The nearest famous roads are Tram 28 Route, Lisbon, Estrada Marginal (N6) and Cascais.
Where is Alfragide?
Alfragide is in Lisbon, Portugal.
Road trip
Drive to Alfragide
Add it as a stop and the planner works out the driving, the nights and what's worth seeing on the way.
Start planningWhat's nearby?
Swipe through places to go
Places within a drive of Alfragide. Keep the ones you like and add them to your trip.
Explore now
Quick Information
- Population
- 17,044
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Portugal
- Region
- Lisbon
- Timezone
- Europe/Lisbon
- Coordinates
- 38.7320, -9.2192
Tags
Worth the detour from Alfragide
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
cafe
Pastéis de Belém
The original 1837 bakery behind Lisbon's legendary warm custard tarts, a near-obligatory pilgrimage.
4 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
landmark
LX Factory
A revived industrial complex of street art, design shops and cafés tucked beneath the 25 de Abril bridge.
5 km · about 10 min drive
bridge
Ponte 25 de Abril
A red suspension bridge evoking the Golden Gate, soaring across the Tagus into southern Lisbon.
6 km · about 10 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.
7 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.
7 km · about 15 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.
7 km · about 15 min drive
Driving roads near Alfragide
- 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 hereEstrada Marginal (N6)A breezy coastal drive hugging the Tagus shore from Lisbon out to Estoril and Cascais.
- 16 kmPonte Vasco da GamaOne of Europe's longest bridges, an arrow-straight 12km span across the Tagus estuary.
- 18 kmCascaisA breezy seaside resort town of beaches, marina and old-town lanes at the end of the Lisbon coast.
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 Alfragide.
Plan a trip around Alfragide
Your trip starts here
Plan a road trip from Alfragide.
Pick the days, drop in the stops, and share it with whoever's coming.