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Almada is a city of 174,000 people (2011) on the Setúbal Peninsula in the Estremadura region on the south bank of the Tagus river, just across from Lisbon.
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Sanctuary of Christ the King
Similar to the Christ statue in Rio de Janeiro, this Sacred Heart of Jesus statue stands over 100 m tall on the opposite bank of the Tejo River from downtown Lisbon. Views from the top of the statue are breathtaking, although the elevator up will cost you €5.
The museum ship Dom Fernando II e Gloria is an accurately restored early 19th-century 50-gun, 3-mast, fully-rigged frigate considered unique in the world. The restoration project was undertaken as part of Expo98 to show case Portuguese maritime heritage. The ship was recommissioned in 1998 by the Portuguese Navy Reserve as a working exhibit and is open to visitors either at port in the arsenal of Alfeite or Praça do Império harbour in Belém. The Navy Museum at Jerónimos will have information concerning the whereabouts.
Surf School
A surf school focused on experience, fun and surf. We believe our surf lessons speak for themselves. Come have fun with Caparica Surf Academy!
Portuguese cuisine. Intimate restaurant with great views of Lisbon.
Prices start at €13
formerly: Almada Business Hotel
Portugal's third-largest mall. There are over 200 shops and about 30 restaurants.
By train
You can also get in by Fertagus train leaving from the Roma/Areeiro, Entrecampos, Sete Rios or Campolide stations towards Pragal. Here there are several buses taking you into town.
By bus
There are also the 152, 160, 176 and 260 TST buses running from Lisbon.
By car
You can access Almada by car by using the A2 highway: there's no toll when going from Lisbon to Almada, but there's a toll charge (€1.85) when going from Almada to Lisbon.
By tram
Metro Transportes do Sul operates a tram with 3 lines, that connect several points in the city. A single ticket costs €0.85 (you have to buy a card which costs €0.50 but is rechargeable).
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