Guide to Route 1123: from Lagoas Park to Paço de Arcos, among business, shopping and leisure

In a single return journey on weekdays, route 1123 connects the Lagoas Park business hub to Paço de Arcos North Station, passing through the center of Porto Salvo, Oeiras's commercial corridor and the leisure and facilities area near Paço de Arcos.

The route starts at Lagoas Park, one of Porto Salvo's main business centers, with restaurants, services, a hotel and wellness facilities set among corporate buildings and landscaped areas. From there, the bus crosses residential and commercial streets in Porto Salvo, including the municipal market area and the town center.

In the second half of the journey, the route follows Estrada de Paço de Arcos, approaching Oeiras Parque and Parque dos Poetas. In the final section, the itinerary enters the Paço de Arcos area, with relatively close access to the historic center, the museum dedicated to vintage cars and the waterfront.

Notice: the distances shown are approximate and were estimated from the coordinates provided for the route and the public location of each point. The data received indicate zero departures in the outbound direction on weekdays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, and only one departure in the return direction on weekdays. Frequency in the outbound direction, fare and operator were not provided.

Location	Category	Nearest stop/section	Approximate distance
Lagoas Park	Business hub, shopping and dining	Lagoas Park (Teixeira Duarte)	0.1 km to 0.3 km
Miss Jappa	Restaurant	Lagoas Park (Teixeira Duarte)	0.1 km to 0.3 km
Porto Salvo Municipal Market	Market and local shopping	Porto Salvo (Center)	0.1 km to 0.4 km
Oeiras Parque	Shopping center, dining and cinema	Estrada de Paço de Arcos (Oeiras Municipal Services)	0.4 km to 0.8 km
Parque dos Poetas	Urban park and leisure	Estrada de Paço de Arcos 42 or Paço de Arcos (X) Tap Mocho	0.9 km to 1.3 km
Temple of Poetry	Cultural space	Paço de Arcos (X) Tap Mocho	1.1 km to 1.5 km
Museum of the Portuguese Club of Vintage Cars	Museum and culture	Paço de Arcos (North Station)	0.7 km to 1.1 km
Historic center and Paço de Arcos Garden	Urban walk, heritage and dining	Paço de Arcos (North Station)	0.8 km to 1.3 km
Paço de Arcos Beach	Beach, waterfront promenade and leisure	Paço de Arcos (North Station)	1.2 km to 1.7 km

Lagoas Park

The route's starting point is also one of Oeiras's main business hubs. Lagoas Park brings together office buildings, a hotel, a convention center, dining venues, services and wellness facilities, forming a small center that is busiest mainly on weekdays.

For those getting off at the first stop, the best option is to explore the complex on foot. In addition to restaurants and cafés, the park has gardens and outdoor areas that help soften the corporate atmosphere. It is especially suitable for a lunch break, a coffee or an informal meeting.

📍 Location: Lagoas Park, Porto Salvo, Oeiras.
🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: Lagoas Park (Teixeira Duarte), between 0.1 km and 0.3 km.
🏷️ Category: Business hub, shopping, services and dining.
⭐ Distinctive feature: Concentrates restaurants, a hotel, services and landscaped areas in the same complex.

Miss Jappa

Inside Lagoas Park, Miss Jappa offers a Japanese street-food concept aimed at quick meals, breakfasts and snacks. The menu includes gyozas, okonomiyaki, baos, tacos, ramen, jappa bowls and burgers inspired by Japanese cuisine.

It is a practical alternative for those using the route at the start of the journey and looking for something to eat without leaving the business hub. The establishment operates in the Health Club building and combines an informal concept with varied options for different times of day.

📍 Location: Health Club Building, Lagoas Park, Porto Salvo.
🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: Lagoas Park (Teixeira Duarte), between 0.1 km and 0.3 km.
🏷️ Category: Restaurant and Japanese street food.
⭐ Distinctive feature: Menu inspired by Japanese street food, with meal, breakfast and snack options.

Porto Salvo Municipal Market

In the central area of Porto Salvo, the Municipal Market is a local-shopping landmark and is associated with the parish council building and local services. It is an interesting place to observe the town's daily routine, away from the scale of large shopping centers.

Porto Salvo (Center) is the most convenient stop for combining the market with a walk through the nearby streets, where public facilities, neighborhood shops and dining establishments can be found. The area is best suited to those looking for everyday shopping and an experience more closely connected to local life.

📍 Location: Rua Conde de Rio Maior, Porto Salvo, Oeiras.
🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: Porto Salvo (Center), between 0.1 km and 0.4 km.
🏷️ Category: Municipal market and local shopping.
⭐ Distinctive feature: It is a traditional center of Porto Salvo, integrated into the parish's services hub.

Oeiras Parque

Oeiras Parque is the main stop for shopping, dining and cinema along the route. The shopping center has around 170 stores, including fashion, technology, food, services and leisure spaces, as well as a dining area and six Cinemas NOS screens.

The connection with the route is via the Estrada de Paço de Arcos section, between the Municipal Services stops and the following stops on the same road. Since the distance depends on the access point used, it is worth allowing time for a short walk to the shopping center entrance.

📍 Location: Avenida António Bernardo Cabral de Macedo, Oeiras.
🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: Estrada de Paço de Arcos (Oeiras Municipal Services), between 0.4 km and 0.8 km.
🏷️ Category: Shopping center, dining, services and cinema.
⭐ Distinctive feature: Combines shopping, a food court, services and a cinema program in one place.

Parque dos Poetas

Parque dos Poetas is one of Oeiras's main leisure areas and turns the zone between Oeiras and Paço de Arcos into an open-air art route. The park was designed as a place for enjoying and discovering poetry in the Portuguese language, with sculptures, paths, gardens and viewpoints.

Access from the final stops on Estrada de Paço de Arcos requires a walk, but it may be worthwhile for those seeking an outdoor break. The park is also connected to cultural facilities such as the Temple of Poetry and offers an experience different from the commercial spaces found at the beginning of the route.

📍 Location: Oeiras and Paço de Arcos area, beside the Parque dos Poetas zone.
🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: Estrada de Paço de Arcos 42 or Paço de Arcos (X) Tap Mocho, between 0.9 km and 1.3 km.
🏷️ Category: Urban park, public art and leisure.
⭐ Distinctive feature: Combines landscaping, sculptures and references to poets from different periods of Portuguese literature.

Temple of Poetry

Located in Parque dos Poetas, the Temple of Poetry is a cultural facility dedicated to literature, reading and artistic creation. The building serves as a venue for exhibitions, activities, gatherings and initiatives related to poetry, complementing the experience of walking through the park.

It is a recommended stop for those wishing to turn a visit to the park into a cultural program. The visit should be planned according to the current schedule, as exhibitions and activities may vary throughout the year.

📍 Location: Rua José de Azambuja Proença, Parque dos Poetas, Oeiras.
🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: Paço de Arcos (X) Tap Mocho, between 1.1 km and 1.5 km.
🏷️ Category: Cultural and literary space.
⭐ Distinctive feature: Located in a park dedicated to poetry, it hosts cultural activities in a landscaped setting.

Museum of the Portuguese Club of Vintage Cars

Near the Paço de Arcos area, the Museum of the Portuguese Club of Vintage Cars offers an immersion in the history of vehicles and automotive culture. The institution is connected to the club that promotes the preservation, certification and promotion of vintage cars in Portugal.

It is an especially interesting option for those who enjoy design, engineering, restoration and transport history. Its relative proximity to North Station makes it possible to combine a visit with arriving by or departing on a train, although it is advisable to check opening arrangements in advance.

📍 Location: Alameda Calouste Gulbenkian, 7, Paço de Arcos.
🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: Paço de Arcos (North Station), between 0.7 km and 1.1 km.
🏷️ Category: Museum and automotive culture.
⭐ Distinctive feature: Preserves and promotes the heritage of vintage cars and the history of motor sport.

Historic center and Paço de Arcos Garden

The final section of the route makes it possible to explore the more traditional side of Paço de Arcos, characterized by its historic center, low-rise streets, gardens and dining venues. The area includes heritage landmarks such as the Paço de Arcos Fountain and Paço de Arcos Garden, as well as pedestrian connections to the riverside area.

It is a suitable itinerary for an unhurried walk: get off near North Station, cross the central area and continue toward the garden and historic streets. The atmosphere changes considerably compared with the beginning of the route, moving from Porto Salvo's business setting to an urban landscape connected to the former town and life alongside the Tagus.

📍 Location: Historic center of Paço de Arcos, Oeiras.
🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: Paço de Arcos (North Station), between 0.8 km and 1.3 km.
🏷️ Category: Heritage, urban walk, garden and dining.
⭐ Distinctive feature: Combines a village atmosphere, historic heritage, street-level shopping and access to leisure areas near the coast.

Paço de Arcos Beach

To extend the walk to the Tagus, Paço de Arcos Beach is the main attraction on the local waterfront. Also known as Praia Nova, it has a beach approximately 400 meters long, is bordered by the Oeiras Waterfront Promenade and offers areas for outdoor activities, as well as bars and restaurants.

The beach is farther from North Station than the commercial and cultural sites in the center, but it can be reached on foot via a route through the town. Along the way, Praia dos Pescadores, or Praia Velha, offers a smaller alternative linked to Paço de Arcos's fishing tradition.

📍 Location: Avenida Marginal, Paço de Arcos, Oeiras.
🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: Paço de Arcos (North Station), between 1.2 km and 1.7 km.
🏷️ Category: Beach, waterfront promenade, sports and leisure.
⭐ Distinctive feature: Combines the beach with the Oeiras Waterfront Promenade, outdoor activities and dining options.

Route 1123 may be useful for those who need to travel from Lagoas Park or Porto Salvo toward Paço de Arcos, but the data provided show extremely limited service: only one departure in the return direction on weekdays and no departures in the outbound direction or on weekends and holidays. Therefore, it is best to check the timetable carefully before planning the trip and, at the destination, take advantage of the proximity of North Station to continue traveling by train or other routes.

Guide to Route 1123: from Lagoas Park to Paço de Arcos, among business, shopping and leisure