Guide to Route 1523: from Agualva-Cacém to Oeiras, among markets, innovation and leisure

Route 1523 connects Agualva-Cacém Station to Oeiras Station and runs through a corridor full of options for shopping, eating, strolling and getting to know the municipality of Oeiras better.

The route begins in Agualva-Cacém, following Estrada de Paço de Arcos toward São Marcos and Taguspark. In this first section, the landscape alternates between residential areas, local shops and business hubs connected to technology and innovation.

After passing through Leião and Porto Salvo, the bus enters the Lagoas Park area and approaches Oeiras's main commercial and cultural facilities. In the final section, the route serves the area around the town of Oeiras, providing access to the historic center, the palace, the gardens and the railway station.

Notice: the distances shown are approximate and estimated from the coordinates provided and the stops on the route; the walking distance may vary depending on access points. The route has 80 departures in the Agualva-Cacém–Oeiras direction on weekdays, 24 on Saturdays and 17 on Sundays and public holidays. In the Oeiras–Agualva-Cacém direction, there are 59 departures on weekdays, 23 on Saturdays and 17 on Sundays and public holidays. The fare and operator were not provided in the data received.

Location	Category	Nearest stop/section	Approximate distance
Mercado Municipal de Porto Salvo	Market and traditional shopping	Porto Salvo (Centro) or R C Rio Maior (Igreja)	0.4 to 0.6 km
MAU – Museu de Arte Urbana do Taguspark	Art and leisure	Taguspark (BCP), Taguspark (Núcleo Central) or Taguspark (Rotunda SEF)	0.2 to 0.5 km
Lagoas Park	Dining, services and leisure	Porto Salvo (Lagoas Park)	0.1 to 0.3 km
Oeiras Parque	Shopping, dining and cinema	Estrada de Oeiras 10 or Estrada de Oeiras (Posto de Combustível)	0.4 to 0.7 km
Parque dos Poetas and Templo da Poesia	Urban park and culture	Estrada Ribeira da Laje or Avenida Rio de Janeiro	0.8 to 1.2 km
Palácio e Jardins do Marquês de Pombal	Historic heritage and gardens	Oeiras (Bairro Augusto de Castro) or Oeiras (Estação)	0.5 to 0.9 km
Mercado Municipal de Oeiras	Market and traditional shopping	Oeiras (Estação) or stops in central Oeiras	0.6 to 1.0 km

Mercado Municipal de Porto Salvo

The Porto Salvo section is one of the route's best stops for those who enjoy traditional shopping. Mercado Municipal de Porto Salvo is located on Rua Conde de Rio Maior, next to the town center, and offers the everyday atmosphere of a neighborhood market, with fresh products and services aimed at local residents.

A visit combines well with a walk through Porto Salvo's central streets. It is a practical option for buying food, observing local activity and getting to know an area that also serves as a connection point between the residential neighborhoods, Taguspark and Lagoas Park.

📍 Location: Rua Conde de Rio Maior, Porto Salvo, Oeiras.
🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: Porto Salvo (Centro) or R C Rio Maior (Igreja), approximately 0.4 to 0.6 km away.
🏷️ Category: Market and traditional shopping.
⭐ Distinguishing feature: It is a local shopping facility located practically on Porto Salvo's central axis.

MAU – Museu de Arte Urbana do Taguspark

Taguspark is home to an attraction that often surprises those who associate the area only with offices and companies: MAU – Museu de Arte Urbana. It is an open-air museum, with murals, sculptures and installations spread across the park's gardens, buildings and circulation areas.

The project brings together urban art, science, technology and innovation, transforming travel through the business complex into a kind of cultural route. Since the collection is distributed throughout the area, it is worth setting aside some time to walk between the Núcleo Central, Avenida Professor Doutor Cavaco Silva and the landscaped areas.

📍 Location: Taguspark, especially the Núcleo Central, gardens and Avenida Professor Doutor Cavaco Silva areas.
🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: Taguspark (BCP), Taguspark (Núcleo Central) or Taguspark (Rotunda SEF), approximately 0.2 to 0.5 km away.
🏷️ Category: Urban art and cultural leisure.
⭐ Distinguishing feature: It is an open museum integrated into Taguspark's business and technological environment, featuring works by different artists.

Lagoas Park

Lagoas Park is a strategic stop for those looking for restaurants, cafés and services in a modern environment. The complex includes office buildings, a hotel, a convention center, a health club, a shopping gallery and various dining venues arranged around landscaped areas and the central lake.

Options promoted by the park itself include Portuguese cuisine restaurants, grilled food, healthy food, hamburgers, pizzas, fish and seafood dishes, as well as cafés and places for a quick break. The site also hosts activities and events, extending activity beyond working hours.

📍 Location: Lagoas Park, Porto Salvo, Oeiras.
🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: Porto Salvo (Lagoas Park), approximately 0.1 to 0.3 km away.
🏷️ Category: Dining, services and leisure hub.
⭐ Distinguishing feature: It brings together restaurants, a hotel, event spaces and green areas in a single complex.

Oeiras Parque

Near the final section of the route, Oeiras Parque is the main stop for those who want to turn a bus journey into a complete shopping and entertainment outing. The shopping center has three floors, with fashion, technology, home décor, culture and services stores, as well as a hypermarket, restaurants and cinemas.

The top floor contains the food court and cinema screens, while the terraces offer views of the surrounding Oeiras area. For families, the shopping center also has the Bosque da Brincadeira children's area, as well as services such as Wi-Fi, bicycle parking and Espaço do Cidadão.

📍 Location: Avenida António Bernardo Cabral de Macedo, Oeiras.
🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: Estrada de Oeiras 10 or Estrada de Oeiras (Posto de Combustível), approximately 0.4 to 0.7 km away.
🏷️ Category: Shopping center, dining, leisure and cinema.
⭐ Distinguishing feature: It brings together approximately 175 stores, restaurants, a hypermarket, a children's area and cinemas at the same address.

Parque dos Poetas and Templo da Poesia

Parque dos Poetas is one of Oeiras's main leisure areas and provides a green break along the route between the business hubs and the town center. The park combines gardens, paths, sculptures and gathering spaces, making it suitable both for a quiet walk and a family outing.

The Templo da Poesia, a cultural facility integrated into the site's artistic concept, is located within the park. The area is also interesting for those who enjoy photography, architecture and literature, as the visit brings together landscaping, monuments and references to Portuguese-language poets.

📍 Location: Parque dos Poetas, Oeiras, with Templo da Poesia in the Phase II area.
🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: Estrada Ribeira da Laje or Avenida Rio de Janeiro, approximately 0.8 to 1.2 km away.
🏷️ Category: Urban park, culture and leisure.
⭐ Distinguishing feature: It is a large outdoor space combining gardens, public art and cultural facilities.

Palácio e Jardins do Marquês de Pombal

Upon arriving in Oeiras, route 1523 leaves passengers near one of the municipality's most important historic complexes: Palácio e Jardins do Marquês de Pombal. The complex, classified as a National Monument, was built in the 18th century and includes a palace, chapel, gardens, terraces, stairways, fountains and features associated with the former country estate.

The gardens are the highlight for an unhurried stroll, with avenues, waterfalls and areas of landscape interest. The palace interior adds 18th-century tiles, paintings, sculptures and stucco work, creating an outing that combines history, art and architecture in the heart of Oeiras.

📍 Location: Largo Marquês de Pombal, Oeiras.
🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: Oeiras (Bairro Augusto de Castro) or Oeiras (Estação), approximately 0.5 to 0.9 km away.
🏷️ Category: Historic heritage, architecture and gardens.
⭐ Distinguishing feature: It is an 18th-century monumental complex with historic gardens and preserved artistic features.

Mercado Municipal de Oeiras

To finish the outing in the town center, Mercado Municipal de Oeiras offers a more everyday experience connected to local identity. Located in the central area, the market is an alternative for those who prefer to discover traditional shopping instead of focusing the outing solely on large shopping centers.

The visit can be combined with a walk through Oeiras's historic streets, the Municipal Garden and the area around Palácio do Marquês de Pombal. It is an especially interesting place to observe residents' daily routines and look for fresh products and small local businesses.

📍 Location: Rua Conde de Ferreira, Oeiras.
🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: Oeiras (Estação) or stops in central Oeiras, approximately 0.6 to 1.0 km away.
🏷️ Category: Market and traditional shopping.
⭐ Distinguishing feature: It helps connect the tourist itinerary with everyday shopping and local life in Oeiras.

With frequent departures, especially on weekdays, route 1523 is a practical option for combining different activities without relying on a car: you can get off at Taguspark to visit MAU, continue to Lagoas Park for a meal, shop at Oeiras Parque and end the day among the park, palace and historic center of Oeiras. Before setting out, it is worth checking the direction of travel and choosing the stop closest to the desired destination, since some attractions are an estimated walk from the main stops.

Guide to Route 1523: from Agualva-Cacém to Oeiras, among markets, innovation and leisure