Guide to Route 1724: What to Do Along the Route Between Marquês de Pombal and Linda-a-Velha

Departing from Marquês de Pombal, passing through Amoreiras and circling Linda-a-Velha, route 1724 brings passengers closer to shopping centers, gardens, historic heritage and neighborhood restaurants.

The route begins in one of Lisbon’s most central and busiest areas, next to Marquês de Pombal Metro station and Eduardo VII Park. Shortly afterward, the route continues through Amoreiras, an area characterized by offices, shops, restaurants and important road connections.

In the second half of the route, now in the municipality of Oeiras, the surroundings become more residential and local. The stops are spread throughout Linda-a-Velha, passing along avenues, schools, green areas, urban facilities and streets with traditional restaurants.

As the route is designated as circular, the stated itinerary ends again at Marquês de Pombal. The provided data records 13 departures in the return direction on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays or public holidays, and no departures in the outbound direction. The distances shown below are approximate and estimated from the coordinates of the route and the listed stops; they do not represent exact walking measurements.

Location	Category	Nearest stop/section	Approximate distance
Eduardo VII Park	Park and viewpoint	Marquês de Pombal (Metro) P3	0.4 km
Amoreiras Shopping Center	Shopping, dining and leisure	Amoreiras	0.1 km
Plátanos Garden	Garden and family leisure	R Ceuta 33	0.1 km
Aciprestes Palace and Pátio das Amendoeiras	Heritage, culture and leisure space	Av D Pedro V 16D	0.3 km
O Pontão - Mariscos e Petiscos	Restaurant and seafood restaurant	Av D Pedro V 28	0.4 km
Jacó Restaurant	Portuguese cuisine restaurant	R Rodrigues Lobo 2	0.3 km
Ao Tom D'ela	Restaurant and café	R Francisco José Vitorino 13	0.3 km

Eduardo VII Park

Eduardo VII Park is one of Lisbon’s major green spaces and serves as a natural extension of the Marquês de Pombal axis. A walk through the gardens designed by Keil do Amaral leads to one of the city’s best-known viewpoints, with views over Avenida da Liberdade, Baixa and, on days with good visibility, the Tagus, the south bank and the Arrábida Mountains.

It is a good choice for starting or ending a trip on route 1724, especially for those looking for an outdoor break, a walk with panoramic views of the capital or a meeting point near the Metro.

📍 Location: Eduardo VII Park, Lisbon.
🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: Marquês de Pombal (Metro) P3, approximately 0.4 km away.
🏷️ Category: Park, garden and viewpoint.
⭐ Highlight: Broad views over central Lisbon and the Tagus River, as well as gardens and Portuguese-paved walkways.

Amoreiras Shopping Center

The Amoreiras stop leaves passengers practically at the door of Amoreiras Shopping Center, one of Lisbon’s best-known shopping hubs. The complex includes fashion stores, services, a bookshop, an Auchan supermarket, dining areas and NOS cinemas, making it a practical option both for shopping and for leisure on rainy or extremely hot days.

The complex is also home to the Amoreiras 360º Panoramic View, a viewpoint at the top of the complex offering a different perspective on Lisbon’s urban landscape. Its location on Avenida Engenheiro Duarte Pacheco makes the shopping center a strategic place to combine shopping, a meal and views of the city in the same outing.

📍 Location: Avenida Engenheiro Duarte Pacheco, 1070-103 Lisbon.
🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: Amoreiras, approximately 0.1 km away.
🏷️ Category: Shopping center, retail, dining and entertainment.
⭐ Highlight: Brings together stores, a supermarket, cinemas and the Amoreiras 360º panoramic viewpoint.

Plátanos Garden

In Linda-a-Velha, Plátanos Garden offers a quieter stop in the middle of the circuit. The green area has a playground, tables and benches, and spaces for leisure activities, including sports equipment and an area for extreme sports.

Because it is near Rua de Ceuta and the stops serving the town’s central area, it is a simple option for families, residents and passengers who would like to walk a little before continuing their journey. The garden also helps convey Linda-a-Velha’s residential character, in contrast to the bustle of Amoreiras.

📍 Location: Rua Diogo do Couto, Linda-a-Velha, Oeiras.
🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: R Ceuta 33, approximately 0.1 km away.
🏷️ Category: Public garden, playground and leisure.
⭐ Highlight: Combines green space, children’s facilities and areas for physical activity.

Aciprestes Palace and Pátio das Amendoeiras

Aciprestes Palace is one of Linda-a-Velha’s main examples of historic heritage. The former estate, associated with an 18th-century manor house, preserves features such as tiles, a chapel, gardens, an orchard, a pond and structures connected to the former rural property. Today, the site houses the Marquês de Pombal Foundation and hosts cultural initiatives, exhibitions and musical activities.

In the surrounding area, Pátio das Amendoeiras was redeveloped as a leisure and social space, with a promenade, landscaped areas and a café serving meals. Together, they form one of the most interesting sections of route 1724 for those who want to combine history, culture and an outdoor break in the same destination.

📍 Location: Avenida Tomás Ribeiro, 18, Linda-a-Velha, Oeiras.
🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: Av D Pedro V 16D, approximately 0.3 km away.
🏷️ Category: Historic heritage, culture, gardens and leisure.
⭐ Highlight: Brings together a historic palace, gardens, cultural programming and a recently redeveloped public social space.

O Pontão - Mariscos e Petiscos

On Avenida 25 de Abril, O Pontão focuses on seafood, petiscos and Portuguese-inspired dishes. The restaurant has longstanding ties to Linda-a-Velha and presents itself as an option for lunch, dinner or a relaxed end-of-day meal, with a menu that includes fresh seafood and petiscos to share.

Its proximity to the stops on Avenida Dom Pedro V and to the section along Avenida 25 de Abril makes the restaurant a suitable suggestion for anyone wishing to turn a bus journey into a food tour through central Linda-a-Velha.

📍 Location: Avenida 25 de Abril, 44-A, Linda-a-Velha, Oeiras.
🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: Av D Pedro V 28, approximately 0.4 km away.
🏷️ Category: Restaurant, seafood restaurant and petiscos.
⭐ Highlight: Specializes in seafood and petiscos, with local tradition dating back to 1986.

Jacó Restaurant

Jacó Restaurant is a reference for traditional Portuguese cuisine in Linda-a-Velha. Its offering combines home-style flavors with dishes such as chanfana, coriander-braised pig’s trotters, saloia bean stew and other regionally inspired specialties, in an atmosphere known for its distinctive décor and informal character.

It is an interesting stop for those who prefer a neighborhood food itinerary away from large shopping centers. The restaurant is in an area served by route 1724 and can be combined with a walk through the town’s residential streets and small commercial areas.

📍 Location: Rua Rangel de Lima, 2, Linda-a-Velha, Oeiras.
🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: R Rodrigues Lobo 2, approximately 0.3 km away.
🏷️ Category: Portuguese cuisine restaurant.
⭐ Highlight: Traditional Portuguese recipes and an atmosphere with distinctive, unconventional décor.

Ao Tom D'ela

On Avenida Tomás Ribeiro, Ao Tom D'ela offers traditional Portuguese cuisine, with dishes such as cod fritter with bean rice, duck rice, Portuguese-style boiled dinner, rancho stew and roast pork knuckle. It is the kind of restaurant that suits an unhurried walk through Linda-a-Velha and a search for familiar flavors.

The restaurant is near the section where the route passes along Avenida Dom Pedro V and the village’s inner streets. For passengers, it is a practical option for having a meal before continuing their journey or ending their outing on the Oeiras side of the route.

📍 Location: Avenida Tomás Ribeiro, 58-A, Linda-a-Velha, Oeiras.
🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: R Francisco José Vitorino 13, approximately 0.3 km away.
🏷️ Category: Portuguese cuisine restaurant and café.
⭐ Highlight: A menu based on traditional Portuguese dishes and a local atmosphere.

Route 1724 works best as a connection between two types of outing: Lisbon’s central axis, with its Metro, park, viewpoint and shopping center, and the Linda-a-Velha circuit, where gardens, heritage and neighborhood dining can be found. As the data lists departures only in the return direction, passengers should confirm service before leaving and plan to board at the indicated stops, using the bus to combine different activities without relying exclusively on a car.

Guide to Route 1724: What to Do Along the Route Between Marquês de Pombal and Linda-a-Velha