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Ponte Vasco da Gama
One of Europe's longest bridges, an arrow-straight 12km span across the Tagus estuary.
13 km · about 25 min drive
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Moita
Setúbal, Portugal · Europe
About Moita
Moita works well as a base: 5 minutes from Sarilhos Pequenos, 15km from Tram 28 Route, Lisbon.
Moita is in Setúbal, Portugal, with about 18,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Sarilhos Pequenos, about 4 km away.
Moita (pronounced [ˈmojtɐ] ) is a municipality in the district of Setúbal in Portugal. The population in 2011 was 66,029, in an area of 55.26 km2.
The municipality is part of the Greater Lisbon Area, with a demographic rate of 1.194,9/km2 in 2011, growing from 533,2/km2 in 1960. As part of Lisbon's suburban area, theRead more
population is mostly working age and senior individuals. The aging indicator (1 senior per 100 youngsters) is 106,9.
The present Mayor is Rui Garcia, elected by the Democratic Unity Coalition. The municipal holiday is the 1st Tuesday after the 2nd Sunday of September.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Moita?
Within an hour or so of Moita: Ponte Vasco da Gama (13 km), Castelo de São Jorge (14 km), Alfama District (14 km), Miradouro da Senhora do Monte (14 km).
Are there any good drives near Moita?
The nearest famous roads are Tram 28 Route, Lisbon, Estrada de Escarpa (N379-1), Serra da Arrábida and Serra da Arrábida.
Where is Moita?
Moita is in Setúbal, Portugal, about 4 km from Sarilhos Pequenos.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 17,795
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Portugal
- Region
- Setúbal
- Timezone
- Europe/Lisbon
- Coordinates
- 38.6508, -8.9904
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Worth the detour from Moita
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
castle
Castelo de São Jorge
A Moorish castle occupying a commanding hilltop overlooking the historic centre of Lisbon and the Tagus River.
14 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Alfama District
Lisbon's oldest neighborhood, a labyrinth of narrow cobbled alleys, fado music halls, and tiled facades tumbling down to the Tagus.
14 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Miradouro da Senhora do Monte
Lisbon's highest viewpoint, a quiet terrace surveying castle, river and rooftops at sunset.
14 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Praça do Comércio
Lisbon's grand riverside square, framed by arcades and a triumphal arch opening onto the Tagus.
14 km · about 25 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.
15 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
Lisbon Oceanário
Europe's largest indoor aquarium at the Parque das Nações, simulating four ocean habitats around a massive central tank.
15 km · about 30 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.
15 km · about 30 min drive
Driving roads near Moita
- Right herePonte Vasco da GamaOne of Europe's longest bridges, an arrow-straight 12km span across the Tagus estuary.
- Right hereMiradouro da Senhora do MonteLisbon's highest viewpoint, a quiet terrace surveying castle, river and rooftops at sunset.
- Right hereTram 28 Route, LisbonLisbon's iconic vintage yellow tram rattling through the city's steepest and most atmospheric historic neighborhoods.
- 17 kmPonte 25 de AbrilA red suspension bridge evoking the Golden Gate, soaring across the Tagus into southern Lisbon.
- 19 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.
- 20 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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