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Ponte Vasco da Gama
One of Europe's longest bridges, an arrow-straight 12km span across the Tagus estuary.
18 km · about 20 min drive
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Pinhal Novo
Setúbal, Portugal · Europe
About Pinhal Novo
Pinhal Novo works well as a base: 15 minutes from Palmela, 18km from Estrada de Escarpa (N379-1), Serra da Arrábida.
Pinhal Novo is in Setúbal, Portugal, with about 24,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Palmela, about 7 km away.
Pinhal Novo (Portuguese pronunciation: [piˈɲal ˈnovu]) is a town in Portugal situated in the Setúbal Peninsula halfway between Lisbon and Setúbal. It is a civil parish of the Palmela Municipality. The population in 2011 was 25,000, in an area of 54.44 km2. It is served by two highways connecting Lisbon to the SouthRead more
and by its new train station that has enabled residents to connect directly to Lisbon's subway network in 38 minutes since October 2004. It is located near the Arrabida Natural Park and many of facilities, such as shopping centres including Forum Montijo, the Alcochete Freeport, Pinô Shopping Centre and Mochos, two of the most popular Portuguese shopping companies.
The city is experiencing continuous growth and has expanded from a little village a few years ago to a planned 40, 000 resident city. It benefits from new infrastructure, and urbanisation plans do not allow large buildings, which contributes to a certain quality of life.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Pinhal Novo?
Within an hour or so of Pinhal Novo: Ponte Vasco da Gama (18 km), Estrada de Escarpa (N379-1), Serra da Arrábida (18 km), Serra da Arrábida (19 km), Castelo de São Jorge (21 km).
Are there any good drives near Pinhal Novo?
The nearest famous roads are Estrada de Escarpa (N379-1), Serra da Arrábida, Serra da Arrábida and Tram 28 Route, Lisbon.
Where is Pinhal Novo?
Pinhal Novo is in Setúbal, Portugal, about 7 km from Palmela.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 23,510
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Portugal
- Region
- Setúbal
- Timezone
- Europe/Lisbon
- Coordinates
- 38.6311, -8.9138
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Worth the detour from Pinhal Novo
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
coastal drive
Estrada de Escarpa (N379-1), Serra da Arrábida
A 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.
18 km · about 20 min drive
coastal drive
Serra da Arrábida
A coastal limestone range south of Lisbon where the N379-1 runs high above turquoise coves and beaches.
19 km · about 20 min drive
castle
Castelo de São Jorge
A Moorish castle occupying a commanding hilltop overlooking the historic centre of Lisbon and the Tagus River.
21 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.
21 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Lisbon Oceanário
Europe's largest indoor aquarium at the Parque das Nações, simulating four ocean habitats around a massive central tank.
21 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.
21 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.
21 km · about 25 min drive
Driving roads near Pinhal Novo
- 18 kmPonte Vasco da GamaOne of Europe's longest bridges, an arrow-straight 12km span across the Tagus estuary.
- 18 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.
- 19 kmSerra da ArrábidaA coastal limestone range south of Lisbon where the N379-1 runs high above turquoise coves and beaches.
- 21 kmMiradouro da Senhora do MonteLisbon's highest viewpoint, a quiet terrace surveying castle, river and rooftops at sunset.
- 22 kmTram 28 Route, LisbonLisbon's iconic vintage yellow tram rattling through the city's steepest and most atmospheric historic neighborhoods.
- 24 kmPonte 25 de AbrilA red suspension bridge evoking the Golden Gate, soaring across the Tagus into southern Lisbon.
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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