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Trail: Cristo Rei

From Cristo Rei to Cacilhas

An urban trail on the south margin of the Tagus River, with wonderful sights over Lisbon. This walking trail, that is easy and short, takes us on a visit to the old and the modern town of Almada, through historical places and magnificent views from the several existing belvederes over Lisbon and the Tagus River. All this without forgetting the busy Cacilhas, a medieval wharf that welcomed pilgrims and travellers and that from the 19th century onwards has been serving the shipping needs of the farming and industrial production of the south margin. Nowadays it is still an important embarking point for the several ferries to and from Lisbon with a very particular charm.
The place where the trail starts and ends overlooks the whole region and the river from the top of a high hill, standing out due to its grandiose magnificence: Cristo Rei (the Christ the King statue). The trail to Cacilhas unfolds along the river but it can only be seen from the belvederes, since we walk through the centre of Almada and on the streets around the fountain that used to supply water to the old village. The route we take to go back to our starting point goes past the Cais do Ginjal, on the left margin of the Tagus where we can watch the fishermen working. The ascent to the high part of Almada is done close to the Boca do Vento elevator where we can admire the spectacular views from the belvedere on its platform. We then walk past the beautiful Casa da Cerca and shortly after that we arrive at the shrine.

Points of Interest (POIs)

CRISTO REI

Inaugurated on the 17th May 1959 in the presence of 300,000 people, the Cristo-Rei Monument (the Christ the King statue) stands on a hill overlooking the Tagus river from a 113 m height.
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GARDEN OF THE ALMADA CASTLE

The garden of the Almada Castle that was built in the 19th century is a point of interest, not only because it is a pleasant small garden with a nice bandstand but also because it is located between the Castle of Almada, the Church of Santiago and a wonderful belvedere overlooking Lisbon and the Tagus River.
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CACILHAS RIBEIRINHA

The Largo de Alfredo Dinis is the centre of Cacilhas and has a very particular charm. Cacilhas is still a major embarkation point for the ferries.
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PIPA FOUNTAIN

Located on the shore of the Tagus River and framed by a small beach and the Jardim do Rio (garden), the Fonte da Pipa was built by order of King D. João V in 1736.
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CASA DA CERCA

Located over the cliff, in the historical centre of Almada, the Casa da Cerca is a priviledged belvedere over the Tagus River and Lisbon but is also an exhibition centre dedicated to contemporary art.
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