Guide to Route 2220: parks, heritage and culture between Olival Basto, Póvoa de Santo Adrião and Odivelas Metro

Route 2220 turns a circular journey between Olival Basto, Póvoa de Santo Adrião and Odivelas into an opportunity to discover gardens, monuments, cultural facilities and local shopping areas.

With its declared origin and terminus in Olival Basto, route 2220 first crosses the locality’s residential streets and heads towards Póvoa de Santo Adrião, passing through neighbourhood shopping areas, public facilities, schools, a health centre and the Municipal Market. The route covers a compact urban area, where short walks connect bus stops with leisure and heritage sites.

In Póvoa, the route passes through one of the most interesting areas for those who enjoy local history: Jardim Chafariz D’El Rei, the parish church and the urban park are relatively close to different stops. As it approaches Odivelas Metro, the setting changes to an area connecting public transport, municipal services, green spaces and cultural programming.

The declared route ends at Odivelas Metro and returns to the Olival Basto area via stops on Rua General Alves Roçadas, Rua Macau and Rua São Tomé e Príncipe. The data provided indicate 20 departures in the outbound direction on weekdays, 18 on Saturdays and 18 on Sundays and public holidays; no return departures are recorded. The distances below are approximate and estimated from the route coordinates and the locations of the establishments and attractions. Frequency, fares and the operator should be confirmed through official channels before travelling, since this information was not provided.

Location	Category	Nearest stop/section	Approximate distance
Centro Cultural Malaposta	Culture and entertainment	Av. Forças Armadas / Rua dos Açores, Olival Basto	Approximately 300 to 500 m
Jardim Chafariz D’El Rei	Park and heritage	Av. 25 de Abril	Approximately 100 m
Parque Urbano da Póvoa de Santo Adrião	Park and leisure	Rua Soeiro Pereira Gomes / Rua Marechal Craveiro Lopes	Approximately 150 m
Mercado da Póvoa de Santo Adrião	Local shopping	Rua Marechal Craveiro Lopes (Market)	Approximately 50 m
Igreja Matriz da Póvoa de Santo Adrião	Historical heritage	Rua Soeiro Pereira Gomes / Rua Marechal Craveiro Lopes	Approximately 300 m
Parque Urbano do Rio da Costa	Park and walking	Odivelas (Metro)	Approximately 500 to 700 m
Jardim da Música	Park and leisure	Odivelas (Metro)	Approximately 800 m
Centro de Exposições de Odivelas	Culture and exhibitions	Odivelas (Metro)	Approximately 800 m
Mosteiro de Odivelas	Heritage and tourism	Odivelas (Metro)	Approximately 1 km

Centro Cultural Malaposta

Housed in a former municipal slaughterhouse built in 1873, Centro Cultural Malaposta is one of the main cultural facilities in the area served by route 2220. The historic building was restored and now hosts programmes of theatre, dance, music, cinema, exhibitions and other performing arts.

Its proximity to the Olival Basto section makes Malaposta a good option for combining public transport and culture, especially on performance days. The programme varies throughout the year, so consulting the schedule before boarding is recommended.

📍 Location: Rua de Angola, 2620-492, Olival Basto.
🚏 Nearest stop/section of the route and approximate distance: Av. Forças Armadas and Rua dos Açores, approximately 300 to 500 metres away.
🏷️ Category: Cultural centre, theatre and entertainment.
⭐ Distinguishing feature: It operates in a historic building adapted for a diverse performing-arts programme.

Jardim Chafariz D’El Rei

Almost alongside the route, next to Avenida 25 de Abril, Jardim Chafariz D’El Rei is one of the easiest stops for anyone wishing to take a break outdoors. The space preserves a fountain built in 1756 and combines benches, a children’s playground and equipment for physical activity.

It is a simple destination, but especially convenient for families and for anyone wanting to turn an everyday journey into a brief walk through the history of Póvoa de Santo Adrião. Its location next to the route section allows for a quick visit without requiring a significant detour.

📍 Location: Rua Almirante Gago Coutinho, next to Avenida 25 de Abril, Póvoa de Santo Adrião.
🚏 Nearest stop/section of the route and approximate distance: Av. 25 de Abril, approximately 100 metres away.
🏷️ Category: Garden, leisure and heritage.
⭐ Distinguishing feature: It brings together a rest area, recreational facilities and Chafariz D’El Rei, an 18th-century monument.

Parque Urbano da Póvoa de Santo Adrião

With approximately 13,000 square metres, Parque Urbano da Póvoa de Santo Adrião is one of the best points along the route for walking, sitting outdoors or letting children play. The park is crossed by tree-lined pedestrian paths and has grassy areas, a children’s playground and a space for the traditional game of chinquilho.

As it lies between sections served by the route on Rua Soeiro Pereira Gomes and Rua Marechal Craveiro Lopes, it is a practical option for a leisure stop during the journey. The setting is predominantly residential and peaceful, suitable for an unhurried visit.

📍 Location: Rua Doutor Francisco Sá Carneiro, Póvoa de Santo Adrião.
🚏 Nearest stop/section of the route and approximate distance: Rua Soeiro Pereira Gomes and Rua Marechal Craveiro Lopes, approximately 150 metres away.
🏷️ Category: Urban park and family leisure.
⭐ Distinguishing feature: Extensive lawns, tree-lined paths, a children’s playground and a chinquilho area.

Mercado da Póvoa de Santo Adrião

The stop identified as “R M Craveiro Lopes (Market)” leaves passengers practically next to Mercado da Póvoa de Santo Adrião. It is the route’s most direct point for those looking for local shopping and wishing to see a traditional market serving the parish.

The market also serves as a reference point for exploring the surrounding area, which is close to Parque Urbano da Póvoa and other local facilities. For a more complete visit, it is worth combining a stop at the market with a walk through the old streets and neighbouring green spaces.

📍 Location: Rua Marechal Craveiro Lopes, Póvoa de Santo Adrião.
🚏 Nearest stop/section of the route and approximate distance: R. M. Craveiro Lopes (Market), approximately 50 metres away.
🏷️ Category: Market and local shopping.
⭐ Distinguishing feature: It is a shopping point directly integrated into the route, with very close access to the stop.

Igreja Matriz da Póvoa de Santo Adrião

In the old urban centre of Póvoa, the parish church is one of the route’s most historically interesting visits. The building dates back to the 16th century and preserves Manueline elements, such as the front portal and holy-water font. The interior contains tiles, carved woodwork and paintings associated with different phases of Portuguese artistic history.

The church is a National Monument and is a short walk from the stops in the market area. For those getting off on Rua Soeiro Pereira Gomes or Rua Marechal Craveiro Lopes, the walk to the church provides an opportunity to observe the transition between the contemporary residential area and the parish’s historic centre.

📍 Location: Rua da Igreja, Póvoa de Santo Adrião.
🚏 Nearest stop/section of the route and approximate distance: Rua Soeiro Pereira Gomes and Rua Marechal Craveiro Lopes, approximately 300 metres away.
🏷️ Category: Church, historical heritage and tourism.
⭐ Distinguishing feature: A National Monument with a Manueline portal, 17th-century tiles and paintings by Pedro Alexandrino.

Parque Urbano do Rio da Costa

In the area around the arrival at Odivelas Metro, Parque Urbano do Rio da Costa offers a walking alternative for those who prefer green spaces to commercial streets. The park covers approximately three hectares and was also designed to frame and regulate the course of the Rio da Costa, creating a corridor for movement and relaxation alongside the urban area.

The walk from the Odivelas Metro stops is longer than the walks to the points in Póvoa, but it is still feasible for anyone wishing to extend their outing after the journey. It is a good choice for an outdoor break before continuing to other facilities in Quinta da Memória.

📍 Location: Next to the Quinta da Memória housing development, Odivelas.
🚏 Nearest stop/section of the route and approximate distance: Odivelas (Metro), approximately 500 to 700 metres away.
🏷️ Category: Urban park and walking.
⭐ Distinguishing feature: A broad green area associated with the Rio da Costa and the urban renewal of Quinta da Memória.

Jardim da Música

With approximately 17,000 square metres, Jardim da Música is one of the main leisure spaces in central Odivelas. The garden was created around the Town Hall, in the area of the former Quinta da Memória, and combines lawns, trees, aromatic plants and circulation paths.

The amphitheatre designed for small performances gives the space a cultural role that goes beyond walking. The visit can be combined with Centro de Exposições de Odivelas, Casa da Juventude and other nearby facilities, forming a small cultural circuit from the final section of route 2220.

📍 Location: Rua Guilherme Gomes Fernandes, next to the Town Hall, Odivelas.
🚏 Nearest stop/section of the route and approximate distance: Odivelas (Metro), approximately 800 metres away.
🏷️ Category: Garden, leisure and outdoor events.
⭐ Distinguishing feature: A large urban green area with an amphitheatre, integrated with Quinta da Memória and cultural facilities.

Centro de Exposições de Odivelas

Located next to Jardim da Música, Centro de Exposições de Odivelas contains exhibition rooms, studios, event spaces and a café with a terrace overlooking the green area. Its purpose is to bring artistic production, exhibitions and the public together in an informal setting.

The venue hosts exhibitions and cultural activities throughout the year, with programming that may include visual arts, music, theatre and workshops. It is one of the best options along the route for anyone seeking a cultural activity during the day and wishing to end the outing with a break in the garden or on the terrace.

📍 Location: Rua Fernão Lopes, 2675-348, Odivelas, next to the Town Hall and Jardim da Música.
🚏 Nearest stop/section of the route and approximate distance: Odivelas (Metro), approximately 800 metres away.
🏷️ Category: Exhibitions, arts and cultural leisure.
⭐ Distinguishing feature: It combines galleries, studios, events, a café and a terrace in direct connection with a public green space.

Mosteiro de Odivelas

Mosteiro de São Dinis e São Bernardo is the most historically significant destination near the final section of route 2220. Located in Largo Dom Dinis, the complex is connected to Odivelas’s medieval history and includes the tombs of King Dinis and his daughter, as well as highly significant religious architectural elements.

The distance from the Metro is somewhat greater, but the visit can be combined with Jardim da Música and Centro de Exposições. Guided visits depend on registration and specific programming, so it is important to check access conditions and available dates in advance.

📍 Location: Largo Dom Dinis, Odivelas.
🚏 Nearest stop/section of the route and approximate distance: Odivelas (Metro), approximately 1 kilometre away.
🏷️ Category: Monastery, monument and historical tourism.
⭐ Distinguishing feature: Heritage of national interest associated with the history of King Dinis and one of Odivelas’s main historical landmarks.

For a short outing, the best strategy is to get off at Av. 25 de Abril and combine Jardim Chafariz D’El Rei with Parque Urbano da Póvoa and the Market. Those who prefer culture can board in Olival Basto to visit Malaposta or continue to Odivelas (Metro) and walk to Jardim da Música, Centro de Exposições and the monastery. Since the data provided record departures only in the outbound direction, confirm the available service before planning the return journey.

Guide to Route 2220: parks, heritage and culture between Olival Basto, Póvoa de Santo Adrião and Odivelas Metro