Guide to Route 1117: from Caxias to Lage, a journey among beaches, parks, and shopping

Route 1117 connects Quinta da Moura in Caxias with the center of Lage, crossing residential areas of Oeiras and bringing passengers closer to some of the municipality's main leisure, shopping, and heritage sites.

With its outbound route passing through Caxias, Laveiras, Murganhal, Alto Lagoal, Quinta da Terrugem, and Paço de Arcos before reaching the Oeiras Parque and Ribeira da Lage area, the route reveals a varied Oeiras: it begins in hillside neighborhoods, descends toward the Tagus, and ends near one of the region's busiest shopping areas.

The route also serves as a link between different ways to enjoy the day. Near Caxias are the beach, the historic gardens of Quinta Real, and urban green spaces; in Paço de Arcos, passengers will find a historic center with restaurants, a waterfront promenade, and a beach; while on the final section are Parque dos Poetas, Oeiras Parque, and Parque da Ribeira da Lage.

Notice: the distances shown are approximate and estimated from the coordinates provided for the route, the stated stops, and the locations of the facilities. According to the data received, the route operates with two departures in the Caxias–Lage direction and one departure in the Lage–Caxias direction on weekdays; there are no departures on Saturdays, Sundays, or public holidays. The fare and operator were not provided.

Location	Category	Nearest stop/section	Approximate distance
Parque Urbano Pedreira Italiana	Park and leisure	R Pedreira Italiana (Rotunda) / R Viscondessa Stº Amaro 20	0.1 to 0.3 km
Praia de Caxias	Beach and outdoor leisure	Caxias (Station)	0.1 to 0.4 km
Quinta Real de Caxias	Historic heritage and gardens	Caxias (Station)	0.3 to 0.6 km
Historic Center of Paço de Arcos	Heritage, shopping, and gastronomy	Paço de Arcos (North Station)	0.4 to 0.7 km
Praia de Paço de Arcos	Beach, waterfront promenade, and dining	Paço de Arcos (North Station)	0.7 to 1.0 km
Parque dos Poetas	Urban park and outdoor art	Av A Bern Cabral Macedo (Oeiras Parque)	0.2 to 0.5 km
Oeiras Parque	Shopping center, cinema, and dining	Av A Bern Cabral Macedo (Oeiras Parque)	0 to 0.2 km
Parque da Ribeira da Lage	Urban park and walking	Lage (Center)	0.2 to 0.5 km

Parque Urbano Pedreira Italiana

Right at the beginning of the route, it passes through the Pedreira Italiana area in Caxias, where Parque Urbano Pedreira Italiana offers a break from the activity of the residential neighborhoods. It is a public green space suitable for short walks, relaxation, and outdoor activities.

The park's proximity to the stops on Rua da Pedreira Italiana and Rua Viscondessa de Santo Amaro makes it one of the easiest options to access during the first part of the journey. It is an interesting place for those who want to begin their outing with a leisurely walk before continuing toward the coast.

📍 Location: Rua das Turquesas, Pedreira Italiana area, Caxias.
🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: R Pedreira Italiana (Rotunda) or R Viscondessa Stº Amaro 20, approximately 0.1 to 0.3 km away.
🏷️ Category: Urban park and outdoor leisure.
⭐ Distinguishing feature: A green area directly associated with the route's initial section, with simple access from the Pedreira Italiana stops.

Praia de Caxias

The Caxias section is one of the highlights of Route 1117. Praia de Caxias is located beside Avenida Marginal and near the railway station, with a stretch of beach framed by Forte da Giribita, Forte de São Bruno, and the mouth of Ribeira da Lage.

More sheltered from the wind than other beaches along the Cascais Line, the beach generally has calm waters and offers a particularly interesting landscape for those who enjoy combining the sea, heritage, and public transportation. Caxias (Station) is the most convenient reference point for getting off and walking to the waterfront.

📍 Location: Avenida Marginal, Caxias, Oeiras.
🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: Caxias (Station), approximately 0.1 to 0.4 km away.
🏷️ Category: Beach, waterfront promenade, and leisure.
⭐ Distinguishing feature: It is one of the beaches closest to Lisbon and forms part of a landscape featuring forts, a railway station, and views of the Tagus estuary.

Quinta Real de Caxias

Quinta Real de Caxias is a must-see for anyone who appreciates historic gardens. The complex includes a former royal palace and geometrically designed gardens with lakes, sculptures, terraces, and a monumental waterfall that provides a visual focal point for the space.

The site combines Baroque architecture with French-inspired landscaping, creating a quiet and elegant setting just minutes from Caxias Station. A visit can be combined with a trip to the beach, since the historic area is in the same section of the route and can be reached on foot from Caxias (Station).

📍 Location: Estrada da Gibalta, Caxias.
🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: Caxias (Station), approximately 0.3 to 0.6 km away.
🏷️ Category: Historic heritage, gardens, and cultural tourism.
⭐ Distinguishing feature: The waterfall, tiered gardens, and sculptural elements make this one of Oeiras's most striking historic complexes.

Historic Center of Paço de Arcos

Upon reaching Paço de Arcos, the route enters an area that preserves the atmosphere of an old riverside village. The historic center brings together traditional streets, buildings from different periods, churches, fountains, gardens, and a selection of restaurants and outdoor cafés concentrated mainly around Rua Costa Pinto.

This section is ideal for those who prefer an unhurried outing combining heritage, local shopping, and gastronomy. Paço de Arcos (North Station) serves as the gateway for walking toward the old center and then continuing to the coast.

📍 Location: Historic center of Paço de Arcos, particularly the area around Rua Costa Pinto and its surroundings.
🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: Paço de Arcos (North Station), approximately 0.4 to 0.7 km away.
🏷️ Category: Historic center, local shopping, and gastronomy.
⭐ Distinguishing feature: It brings together traditional buildings, fishing heritage, restaurants, and easy access to the waterfront promenade.

Praia de Paço de Arcos

Praia de Paço de Arcos, also known as Praia Nova, offers one of the route's most pleasant settings for those who want to walk beside the Tagus. The beach is about 400 meters long and forms part of the Oeiras Waterfront Promenade, with support facilities, dining venues, and areas used for outdoor sports.

The walk from the station passes through the village center and turns the visit into a complete outing, with places to sit, eat, and watch activity along the waterfront. Its proximity to the historic center also makes it easy to combine the beach, gastronomy, and architecture in a single trip.

📍 Location: Avenida Marginal, Paço de Arcos.
🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: Paço de Arcos (North Station), approximately 0.7 to 1.0 km away.
🏷️ Category: Beach, waterfront promenade, outdoor sports, and dining.
⭐ Distinguishing feature: An urban beach connected to the waterfront promenade and the historic center of Paço de Arcos.

Parque dos Poetas

In the final part of the route, Parque dos Poetas is Route 1117's main cultural attraction in the open air. The park combines landscaped areas, paths, sculptures, and references to dozens of Portuguese-language authors, forming a kind of open-air museum integrated into Oeiras's landscape.

Among the park's features is the Temple of Poetry, a space associated with cultural programming and activities involving literature, music, exhibitions, and gatherings. For a more complete visit, it is worth setting aside time to walk through the different areas and observe the sculptures spread across the grounds rather than limiting the outing to a single entrance.

📍 Location: Parque dos Poetas, between Oeiras and Paço de Arcos.
🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: Av A Bern Cabral Macedo (Oeiras Parque), approximately 0.2 to 0.5 km away.
🏷️ Category: Urban park, public art, and cultural programming.
⭐ Distinguishing feature: It combines landscaping, sculptures of poets, and an open-air cultural route, with the Temple of Poetry as one of its landmarks.

Oeiras Parque

For shopping, dining, and entertainment indoors, the route's most direct stop is Oeiras Parque. Known as “the Shopping Center of the Line,” the shopping center brings together fashion, technology, home, culture, health, and service stores, as well as restaurants, a cinema, and amenities such as parking, Wi-Fi, and Espaço Cidadão.

The stop bearing the shopping center's own name is on Avenida António Bernardo Cabral de Macedo, making access particularly easy. It is a practical option for running errands, having a meal, or combining a movie with a visit to Parque dos Poetas, which is nearby.

📍 Location: Avenida António Bernardo Cabral de Macedo, Oeiras.
🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: Av A Bern Cabral Macedo (Oeiras Parque), approximately 0 to 0.2 km away.
🏷️ Category: Shopping center, cinema, shopping, and dining.
⭐ Distinguishing feature: It is the commercial destination most directly served by the route, with a wide variety of stores and leisure options in the same complex.

Parque da Ribeira da Lage

At the western end of the itinerary, arrival in Lage creates an opportunity to pause in contact with nature. Parque da Ribeira da Lage follows the watercourse and offers a quieter setting for walking, relaxing, and observing the urban landscape of Porto Salvo.

As the route ends at Lage (Center), the park is a good option for concluding the outing without needing another journey. It is especially appealing to those who prefer less crowded green areas and want to discover a part of Oeiras beyond the better-known beach and shopping-center circuits.

📍 Location: Rua Casa das Letras, Ribeira da Lage area, Porto Salvo.
🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: Lage (Center), approximately 0.2 to 0.5 km away.
🏷️ Category: Urban park, nature, and walking.
⭐ Distinguishing feature: It is the leisure spot closest to the route's terminal, allowing visitors to end the journey in a green area beside the stream.

Route 1117 is more useful for planned outings than for spontaneous travel, since it operates only on weekdays and has few departures. Even so, by paying attention to the schedules, passengers can plan complete itineraries: get off in Caxias to combine the beach and historic gardens, continue to Paço de Arcos to explore the center and waterfront, or choose the final section for shopping at Oeiras Parque, a visit to Parque dos Poetas, and a walk beside Ribeira da Lage.

Guide to Route 1117: from Caxias to Lage, a journey among beaches, parks, and shopping