Guide to Route 1531: between Paço de Arcos, Leceia and São Marcos, a journey through shopping, gastronomy and history

Route 1531 connects Paço de Arcos North Station to the São Marcos Roundabout, crossing business districts, shopping areas, green spaces and important archaeological remains in Oeiras.

The route begins next to the Paço de Arcos railway station and follows the Paço de Arcos Road, in an area marked by the proximity of Oeiras Parque, Parque dos Poetas and large service areas. From Porto Salvo onward, the route enters a more business-oriented landscape, passing near Quinta da Fonte and Lagoas Park.

After that, the route takes on a more residential and historic character as it crosses Vila Fria, Leceia and Leião. This is where the prehistoric settlement of Leceia is located and, farther away, the Barcarena Gunpowder Factory. In the final section, the route reaches Taguspark, with restaurants, gardens, event facilities and the campus of Instituto Superior Técnico, before ending in São Marcos.

Attention: the distances shown are approximate and estimated from the coordinates provided and the location of the stops, considering general proximity as the crow flies rather than necessarily the walking route. The route operates only on weekdays, with three departures in each direction; no departures are listed for Saturdays, Sundays or public holidays.

Location	Category	Nearest stop/section	Approximate distance
Oeiras Parque	Shopping center, cinema and supermarket	Paço de Arcos Road (Supermarket)	approximately 600 meters
Parque dos Poetas	Urban park and cultural leisure	Paço de Arcos (North Station)	approximately 900 meters
Quinta da Fonte	Business center, dining and leisure	Porto Salvo (Quinta da Fonte)	approximately 200 meters
Lagoas Park	Business park, restaurants and hotel	25 de Abril Street 6	approximately 500 to 800 meters
Leceia Prehistoric Settlement	Archaeological heritage	Leceia (Market)	approximately 400 meters
Barcarena Gunpowder Factory	Museum, cultural park and leisure	Fernão Sabido Street (intersection) Doming Vandelli Avenue	approximately 2 kilometers
Taguspark – Central Hub	Gastronomy, culture and events	Taguspark (BCP) or Taguspark (Central Hub)	practically next to the route

Oeiras Parque

Oeiras Parque is the main stop on the route for anyone looking for shopping, services, food and entertainment in one place. The shopping center brings together stores, a food court, cinemas and a Continente hypermarket, serving as a consumer hub for residents of Oeiras and neighboring municipalities.

Located on Avenida António Bernardo Cabral de Macedo, it is close to the Paço de Arcos Road and can be reached from the section where the route passes landmarks such as the supermarket and the services of Oeiras Municipal Council. It is a practical option for combining travel, everyday shopping and a movie screening.

📍 Location: Avenida António Bernardo Cabral de Macedo, Oeiras.
🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: Paço de Arcos Road (Supermarket), approximately 600 meters away.
🏷️ Category: Shopping center, cinema, dining and supermarket.
⭐ Distinguishing feature: brings shopping, services, food, cinema and a hypermarket together in a single complex.

Parque dos Poetas

Parque dos Poetas is one of Oeiras's major leisure spaces and functions as an open-air museum dedicated to Portuguese-language literature. The park combines landscaped areas, sculptures, walking paths and viewpoints, creating a particularly interesting outing for those wishing to escape the busier atmosphere of the shopping areas.

The most convenient access via Route 1531 is from Paço de Arcos North Station, with an estimated walk to one of the park entrances. Attractions include the collection of sculptures of poets and writers, as well as the Temple of Poetry and spaces that host cultural activities and guided tours during certain periods.

📍 Location: area between Oeiras and Paço de Arcos, with entrances in the Rua do Coro de Santo Amaro de Oeiras area and surroundings.
🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: Paço de Arcos (North Station), approximately 900 meters away.
🏷️ Category: Urban park, public art and cultural leisure.
⭐ Distinguishing feature: combines nature, walking and dozens of sculptural representations of figures from Portuguese-language poetry.

Quinta da Fonte

Shortly after leaving the Paço de Arcos area, the route passes through one of Oeiras's main business districts. Quinta da Fonte was designed as an office complex with support services, gardens and leisure spaces, offering a more relaxed atmosphere than that of a conventional business park.

In addition to companies and service buildings, the development has restaurants, reading areas, green spaces and facilities focused on well-being. The stop bearing the complex's name is one of the most convenient along the route for those working in the area or intending to take a break for a meal in a landscaped business environment.

📍 Location: Quinta da Fonte, Paço de Arcos, Oeiras.
🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: Porto Salvo (Quinta da Fonte), approximately 200 meters away.
🏷️ Category: Business center, dining and leisure.
⭐ Distinguishing feature: combines offices, restaurants, gardens and services in a large-scale complex near the A5.

Lagoas Park

Near the Porto Salvo section and Rua 25 de Abril, Lagoas Park offers one of the route's largest concentrations of restaurants and services. The business park has gardens, a central lake, a hotel, a convention center, a gym and a shopping gallery serving both workers and visitors.

Gastronomy is one of the main reasons to include Lagoas Park in the itinerary. The selection includes options such as brunch, buffets, Japanese cuisine, pizzas, hamburgers, salads, grilled food and restaurants inspired by Portuguese and Mediterranean cuisine. The landscaped setting is ideal for a lunch or coffee break, especially during the week, when the area is busier.

📍 Location: Lagoas Park, Porto Salvo, Oeiras.
🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: Rua 25 de Abril 6 and stops in the Porto Salvo area, between approximately 500 and 800 meters away.
🏷️ Category: Business park, food hub, hotel and convention center.
⭐ Distinguishing feature: brings together varied restaurants, gardens and services around a central lake.

Leceia Prehistoric Settlement

The Leceia section offers one of the most surprising visits along Route 1531: a fortified settlement with thousands of years of history. Built on elevated ground in the Ribeira de Barcarena valley, the archaeological site preserves defensive structures, walls and bastions associated with Late Neolithic and Chalcolithic communities.

The site is a good choice for anyone interested in archaeology, history and open landscapes. The Leceia stop, near the market, leaves visitors relatively close to the archaeological area, although it is advisable to check visiting conditions and access to the site in advance before planning the outing.

📍 Location: Ribeira de Barcarena Valley, Leceia, Barcarena, Oeiras.
🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: Leceia (Market), approximately 400 meters away.
🏷️ Category: Archaeological site and historical heritage.
⭐ Distinguishing feature: presents the remains of an important prehistoric fortified settlement with a system of walls and bastions.

Barcarena Gunpowder Factory

Although it is somewhat farther from Route 1531's direct axis, the Barcarena Gunpowder Factory is one of the most interesting cultural extensions for those getting off along the section between Leceia, Leião and Taguspark. The former industrial complex has been transformed into a cultural and leisure space, with green areas, a children's playground, picnic areas, a fitness circuit and venues for performances.

The complex also houses the Black Powder Museum and structures connected to the municipality's industrial and archaeological history. It is an outing that combines memory, architecture, nature and cultural programming, but requires a longer walk or completion of the journey by another means of transport from the route.

📍 Location: Estrada das Fontainhas, Barcarena, Oeiras.
🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: Fernão Sabido Street (intersection) Doming Vandelli Avenue, approximately 2 kilometers away.
🏷️ Category: Museum, cultural park, industrial heritage and leisure.
⭐ Distinguishing feature: transforms a former weapons factory into an open complex with a museum, gardens, dining and event spaces.

Taguspark – Central Hub

In the final section of the route, Route 1531 reaches Taguspark, Oeiras's City of Knowledge. The complex brings together companies, startups, academic institutions and event facilities in an area with gardens and contemporary architecture. For passengers, it is the route's most complete section in terms of food, services and activities related to innovation and culture.

The Central Hub contains restaurants and cafés such as Burgway, Greenie, Ozzie, Pó d'Arroz and the Panoramic Restaurant, located on the rooftop with views of Lisbon, the Tagus and the surrounding green areas. The space also houses the Taguspark Convention Center and Auditorium, which host business, scientific, cultural and artistic events throughout the year.

📍 Location: Taguspark Central Hub, Porto Salvo, Oeiras.
🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: Taguspark (BCP), Taguspark (Central Hub) and Taguspark (SEF Roundabout), practically next to the complex.
🏷️ Category: Food hub, business center, cultural and event space.
⭐ Distinguishing feature: combines restaurants, auditoriums, technology companies, a university campus and green areas in the same setting.

With only three departures in each direction on weekdays, Route 1531 is best suited to those who can plan their outing in advance. Boarding at Paço de Arcos North Station makes it easy to connect with the train and provides access to Oeiras Parque and Parque dos Poetas; midway through the route, the Quinta da Fonte, Leceia and Porto Salvo stops bring passengers closer to business hubs, restaurants and archaeological heritage; and at the end, Taguspark serves as an arrival point for gastronomy, events and activities connected with science and innovation.

Guide to Route 1531: between Paço de Arcos, Leceia and São Marcos, a journey through shopping, gastronomy and history