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Ponte Vasco da Gama
One of Europe's longest bridges, an arrow-straight 12km span across the Tagus estuary.
8 km · about 15 min drive
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Montijo
Setúbal, Portugal · Europe
About Montijo
Montijo works well as a base: 10 minutes from Rosairinho, 14km from Tram 28 Route, Lisbon.
Montijo is in Setúbal, Portugal, with about 30,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Rosairinho, about 4 km away.
Montijo e Afonsoeiro is a civil parish in the municipality of Montijo, Portugal. It was formed in 2013 by the merger of the former parishes Montijo and Afonsoeiro. The population in 2011 was 37,111, in an area of 31.46 km2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Montijo?
Within an hour or so of Montijo: Ponte Vasco da Gama (8 km), Lisbon Oceanário (12 km), Castelo de São Jorge (14 km), Tram 28 Route, Lisbon (14 km).
Are there any good drives near Montijo?
The nearest famous roads are Tram 28 Route, Lisbon, Estrada de Escarpa (N379-1), Serra da Arrábida and Serra da Arrábida.
Where is Montijo?
Montijo is in Setúbal, Portugal, about 4 km from Rosairinho.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 30,011
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Portugal
- Region
- Setúbal
- Timezone
- Europe/Lisbon
- Coordinates
- 38.7067, -8.9739
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Worth the detour from Montijo
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Lisbon Oceanário
Europe's largest indoor aquarium at the Parque das Nações, simulating four ocean habitats around a massive central tank.
12 km · about 25 min 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
famous road
Tram 28 Route, Lisbon
Lisbon's iconic vintage yellow tram rattling through the city's steepest and most atmospheric historic neighborhoods.
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
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.
14 km · about 25 min drive
Driving roads near Montijo
- Right herePonte Vasco da GamaOne of Europe's longest bridges, an arrow-straight 12km span across the Tagus estuary.
- 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.
- 18 kmPonte 25 de AbrilA red suspension bridge evoking the Golden Gate, soaring across the Tagus into southern Lisbon.
- 25 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.
- 26 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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