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Castelo de São Jorge
A Moorish castle occupying a commanding hilltop overlooking the historic centre of Lisbon and the Tagus River.
2 km · about 5 min drive
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Santos-o-Velho
Lisbon, Portugal · Europe
About Santos-o-Velho
Santos-o-Velho works well as a base: 2km from Tram 28 Route, Lisbon.
Santos-o-Velho is in Lisbon, Portugal, with about 4,000 people. You drive on the right here.
Santos-o-Velho (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈsɐ̃tuz u ˈvɛʎu]) is a former freguesia (civil parish) of Lisbon, Portugal, with an area of 0.51 km2 and 4,013 inhabitants (2001). It has a population density of 7899.6 inhabitants/km2. At the administrative reorganization of Lisbon on 8 December 2012 it became part of theRead more
parish Estrela.
It is one of the best preserved historical parts of Lisbon, including Madragoa (former village in the outskirts of Central Lisbon), the Museum of Ancient Art, and many former convents and palaces (in which the current French Embassy in included).
Well-known streets of this parish are Rua das Trinas, Rua do Guarda-Mor, Rua do Quelhas, Rua das Praças, and Avenida 24 de Julho.
It is also known for its lively nightlife.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Santos-o-Velho?
Within an hour or so of Santos-o-Velho: Castelo de São Jorge (2 km), Tram 28 Route, Lisbon (2 km), Alfama District (2 km), Praça do Comércio (2 km).
Are there any good drives near Santos-o-Velho?
The nearest famous roads are Estrada Marginal (N6), Cascais and Estrada de Escarpa (N379-1), Serra da Arrábida.
Where is Santos-o-Velho?
Santos-o-Velho is in Lisbon, Portugal.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 4,013
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Portugal
- Region
- Lisbon
- Timezone
- Europe/Lisbon
- Coordinates
- 38.7069, -9.1561
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Worth the detour from Santos-o-Velho
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
famous road
Tram 28 Route, Lisbon
Lisbon's iconic vintage yellow tram rattling through the city's steepest and most atmospheric historic neighborhoods.
2 km · about 5 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.
2 km · about 5 min drive
landmark
Praça do Comércio
Lisbon's grand riverside square, framed by arcades and a triumphal arch opening onto the Tagus.
2 km · about 5 min drive
landmark
LX Factory
A revived industrial complex of street art, design shops and cafés tucked beneath the 25 de Abril bridge.
2 km · about 5 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.
2 km · about 5 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.
3 km · about 5 min drive
bridge
Ponte 25 de Abril
A red suspension bridge evoking the Golden Gate, soaring across the Tagus into southern Lisbon.
3 km · about 5 min drive
Driving roads near Santos-o-Velho
- Right hereTram 28 Route, LisbonLisbon's iconic vintage yellow tram rattling through the city's steepest and most atmospheric historic neighborhoods.
- Right herePonte 25 de AbrilA red suspension bridge evoking the Golden Gate, soaring across the Tagus into southern Lisbon.
- Right hereMiradouro da Senhora do MonteLisbon's highest viewpoint, a quiet terrace surveying castle, river and rooftops at sunset.
- Right herePonte Vasco da GamaOne of Europe's longest bridges, an arrow-straight 12km span across the Tagus estuary.
- Right hereEstrada Marginal (N6)A breezy coastal drive hugging the Tagus shore from Lisbon out to Estoril and Cascais.
- 23 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
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