Guide to Route 1228: shopping, parks and flavors between Massamá-Barcarena and Belas

Guide to Route 1228: shopping, parks and flavors between Massamá-Barcarena and Belas

Route 1228 runs along the urban axis of Massamá, approaches Belas and connects Massamá-Barcarena station to a sequence of shopping centers, supermarkets, restaurants and green spaces.

The route begins beside the North Station of Massamá-Barcarena and continues along Avenida 25 de Abril, crossing Massamá’s residential and commercial areas. In the first few kilometers, the route passes through neighborhood shopping areas, the Quinta das Flores area and Salgueiro Maia Urban Park, two of the main leisure spots accessible from the route.

Further on, route 1228 reaches the areas of Idanha and Massamá Norte, with stops near supermarkets and restaurants. The route also approaches Estrada da Portela, in Belas, where a large hypermarket is located. In practice, it is a useful route both for everyday travel and for short shopping trips, meals or outings.

Notice: the distances indicated are approximate and estimated from the coordinates provided and the locations of the stops; the frequency shown corresponds to the data received. The route has 55 outbound departures on weekdays, 13 on Saturdays and 13 on Sundays and public holidays. No return-direction departures were reported. No information was provided about the fare or operator.

Massamá Shopping Center

Massamá Shopping Center is one of the most direct shopping landmarks at the beginning of the route. Located on Avenida 25 de Abril, it contains around one hundred stores, offering fashion, technology, services, healthcare, beauty, stationery and food. The presence of cafés, pastry shops and restaurants makes the center more than a shopping destination: it is also a meeting place for people who live or work in the area.

For those arriving on route 1228, the best strategy is to get off at one of the first stops on Avenida 25 de Abril and walk along the shopping corridor. Its advantages include a variety of services in a compact space and the ability to take care of everyday shopping without leaving Massamá.

• 📍 Location: Avenida 25 de Abril, Massamá, Queluz.
• 🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: Av. 25 Abril 18B, about 300 to 500 meters away.
• 🏷️ Category: Shopping center, services, shopping and dining.
• ⭐ Distinguishing feature: brings together approximately 100 stores and a diverse range of food and services in central Massamá.

Salgueiro Maia Urban Park

Among residential buildings and busy avenues, Salgueiro Maia Urban Park provides a large green pause along the route. The space covers about 21 hectares and preserves a woodland area with cork oaks, oaks, carob trees, European nettle trees and ash trees, creating an unusual setting for such a densely developed urban area.

The park has grassy areas, a children’s playground, an amphitheater and spaces intended for sports and recreational activities. It is a good choice for walking, taking children, pausing between journeys or simply exchanging the bustle of the avenues for a more peaceful setting. Its proximity to the stops on Avenida Professor Egas Moniz and Rua Fernando Ribeiro Leitão makes access especially convenient.

• 📍 Location: Rua Professor Doutor Alfredo da Costa, Massamá.
• 🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: Av. Prof. Egas Moniz 10 or R. Fernando Ricardo Ribeiro Leitão 1, about 200 to 400 meters away.
• 🏷️ Category: Urban park, nature and leisure.
• ⭐ Distinguishing feature: combines a large woodland area with a children’s playground, amphitheater, lawns and recreational facilities.

Quinta das Flores Urban Park and Botanical Greenhouse

Quinta das Flores is one of the most distinctive corners along the route. The green area includes an urban park and a botanical greenhouse that has undergone redevelopment work and contains ponds, flowers, aromatic herbs and plants from different regions. The complex retains the atmosphere of a historic garden hidden within the housing development.

The site is particularly appealing for a peaceful stroll, observing plant species and discovering a place still less known to the general public. The stop on Avenida José Régio leaves visitors very close to the Quinta das Flores complex, allowing them to combine the visit with a walk through the residential streets and surrounding gardens.

• 📍 Location: Quinta das Flores Urban Park, beside Avenida José Régio, Massamá.
• 🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: Av. José Régio 4, about 100 to 300 meters away.
• 🏷️ Category: Botanical garden, urban park and leisure.
• ⭐ Distinguishing feature: incorporates a botanical greenhouse with ponds, flowers, plants and aromatic herbs in the middle of the urban fabric.

McDonald’s Massamá Norte

In the Massamá Norte area, the route passes one of the main fast-food spots along its course. McDonald’s Massamá Norte is located on Avenida Salgueiro Maia, in Belas, and is a practical option for a quick meal, a coffee or a stop between shopping trips and journeys around the neighborhood.

The location is especially useful for those traveling through the Urbanização Norte area who want to find a restaurant along the corridor served by the route. The site also stands out for its drive-through service, a feature common to the brand’s outlets and confirmed for this establishment.

• 📍 Location: Avenida Salgueiro Maia, no. 98, Massamá Norte, Belas.
• 🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: Av. Salgueiro Maia (Supermarket), about 100 to 300 meters away.
• 🏷️ Category: Fast food.
• ⭐ Distinguishing feature: is located directly along the commercial corridor of Massamá Norte and offers both restaurant and drive-through service.

Continente Modelo Belas

The Estrada da Portela section is the most convenient point on the route for anyone looking to make a larger shopping trip. Continente Modelo Belas offers a butcher’s counter, fish counter, fruit and vegetables, bakery, grocery section and café, bringing fresh produce, food and shopping support services together in one location.

The stop identified as “Estrada Portela (Supermarket)” leaves passengers practically at their destination, making this a functional option for residents of Massamá Norte, Idanha and Belas. It is also one of the most suitable places to combine a bus journey with household grocery shopping.

• 📍 Location: Estrada da Portela, 2605-086, Belas.
• 🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: Estr. Portela (Supermarket), about 100 to 250 meters away.
• 🏷️ Category: Supermarket and café.
• ⭐ Distinguishing feature: broad selection of fresh produce, groceries, bakery items, butcher’s and fish-counter products, and café services along the Belas corridor.

Rua Direita de Massamá Shopping Area

At the circuit’s final stops, route 1228 approaches Rua Direita de Massamá, one of the locality’s traditional shopping and dining streets. It is an area for those who prefer small establishments, casual meals, pastry shops and local services instead of an enclosed shopping center.

Businesses confirmed in the area include restaurants, pastry shops, butcher shops, stationery stores and home-decor shops. The street also offers a variety of dining options, including churrascarias, sushi restaurants and burger restaurants, making it possible to plan a simple lunch or dinner itinerary from the R. Direita de Massamá 172 and Massamá (B Bico) stops.

• 📍 Location: Rua Direita de Massamá and surrounding area, Massamá, Queluz.
• 🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: R. Direita de Massamá 172 or Massamá (B Bico), about 100 to 400 meters away.
• 🏷️ Category: Street shopping, dining and services.
• ⭐ Distinguishing feature: combines local shopping and different dining styles along a traditional Massamá street.

Barcarena Gunpowder Factory

Although it lies outside the immediate route of the stops, the Barcarena Gunpowder Factory is the most interesting cultural extension for those beginning their journey at the North Station. The former industrial complex has been transformed into a space for culture, history and leisure, with gardens, picnic areas, a children’s playground, restaurant, bar, outdoor auditorium and the Gunpowder Museum.

The visit combines industrial heritage and nature: former buildings, workshops, arsenals and structures connected to gunpowder production coexist with gardens and rest areas beside the Barcarena Stream. From the station, the walk is longer, estimated at about 1.5 kilometers, but it may be worthwhile for those wishing to begin or end their outing with a historic attraction of great character.

• 📍 Location: Estrada das Fontainhas, Barcarena, Oeiras.
• 🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: Massamá-Barcarena (North Station), about 1.5 kilometers away.
• 🏷️ Category: Industrial heritage, museum, park and culture.
• ⭐ Distinguishing feature: brings together the Gunpowder Museum, gardens, children’s playground, picnic areas, dining and spaces for cultural events.

Route 1228 is a good option for exploring the more everyday side of Massamá and Belas: it begins beside rail transport, passes local shops, crosses residential areas with restaurants and supermarkets, and provides access to two important urban parks. To make the most of the route, it is worth choosing the stop according to your objective: Avenida 25 de Abril for shopping, Avenida José Régio and Avenida Professor Egas Moniz for green spaces, Massamá Norte for dining, and Estrada da Portela for supermarket shopping. Since the data provided indicates operation only in the outbound direction, it is important to confirm in advance how the return journey will work.

Sources

• Massamá Shopping Center: stores, services and shopping center information
• Visit Sintra: Salgueiro Maia Urban Park
• Sintra Notícias: Quinta das Flores Botanical Greenhouse
• Continente: Continente Modelo Belas
• Location information for McDonald’s Massamá Norte
• Union of the Parishes of Massamá and Monte Abraão: dining establishments
• Visit Lisboa: Barcarena Gunpowder Factory