landmark
Alfama District
Lisbon's oldest neighborhood, a labyrinth of narrow cobbled alleys, fado music halls, and tiled facades tumbling down to the Tagus.
7 km · about 15 min drive
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Barreiro
Setúbal, Portugal · Europe
About Barreiro
Barreiro works well as a base: 5 minutes from Seixal, 8km from Tram 28 Route, Lisbon.
Barreiro is in Setúbal, Portugal, with about 51,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Seixal, about 4 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Barreiro?
Within an hour or so of Barreiro: Alfama District (7 km), Praça do Comércio (7 km), Castelo de São Jorge (8 km), Tram 28 Route, Lisbon (8 km).
Are there any good drives near Barreiro?
The nearest famous roads are Tram 28 Route, Lisbon, Estrada de Escarpa (N379-1), Serra da Arrábida and Serra da Arrábida.
Where is Barreiro?
Barreiro is in Setúbal, Portugal, about 4 km from Seixal.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 51,280
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Portugal
- Region
- Setúbal
- Timezone
- Europe/Lisbon
- Coordinates
- 38.6631, -9.0724
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Worth the detour from Barreiro
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Praça do Comércio
Lisbon's grand riverside square, framed by arcades and a triumphal arch opening onto the Tagus.
7 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.
8 km · about 15 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.
8 km · about 15 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Miradouro da Senhora do Monte
Lisbon's highest viewpoint, a quiet terrace surveying castle, river and rooftops at sunset.
8 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.
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
bridge
Ponte 25 de Abril
A red suspension bridge evoking the Golden Gate, soaring across the Tagus into southern Lisbon.
10 km · about 20 min drive
Driving roads near Barreiro
- 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 herePonte 25 de AbrilA red suspension bridge evoking the Golden Gate, soaring across the Tagus into southern Lisbon.
- Right herePonte Vasco da GamaOne of Europe's longest bridges, an arrow-straight 12km span across the Tagus estuary.
- 22 kmEstrada de Escarpa (N379-1), Serra da ArrábidaA cliff-hugging corniche through Arrábida Natural Park south of Lisbon, curling high above turquoise coves like Portinho da Arrábida with Mediterranean-style scrub and sea views.
- 22 kmSerra da ArrábidaA coastal limestone range south of Lisbon where the N379-1 runs high above turquoise coves and beaches.
Driving in Portugal
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.78/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€9.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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