Guide to Route 2317: from Fonte Santa to Póvoa de Santa Iria station, among nature, shopping and heritage

Route 2317 connects Fonte Santa to Póvoa de Santa Iria station and passes through some of Vialonga’s main points of interest, with stops near markets, restaurants, parks and historic landmarks.

The route begins on the residential streets of Fonte Santa and passes through small settlements such as Santa Eulália, Santa Cruz, Mogos and Casalinho, before entering the more urban areas of Vialonga. It is a journey that alternates between rural landscapes, established neighborhoods and local shopping areas.

In central Vialonga, the route comes close to the Market, Quinta das Índias and Quinta da Flamenga Urban Park. Further on, along the Estrada dos Caniços and Cabo de Vialonga corridor, practical options for shopping and dining appear. The route ends beside Póvoa de Santa Iria railway station, with connections to urban parks and the Tagus waterfront.

Notice: the distances indicated are approximate and estimated from the coordinates provided, the listed stops and the publicly available location of each site. According to the data provided, the route has 35 departures in the Fonte Santa–Póvoa de Santa Iria direction on weekdays, 14 on Saturdays and 12 on Sundays and public holidays; in the opposite direction, there are 43 departures on weekdays, 14 on Saturdays and 12 on Sundays and public holidays. The fare and operator were not provided.

Location	Category	Nearest stop/section	Approximate distance
Santa Eulália Chapel	Religious heritage	R 25 Abril 1 / Largo D. Dinis	About 50 m
Mata do Paraíso	Nature and leisure	CM 1252, between Santa Cruz and Mogos	About 500 m
Vialonga Market	Local market	R Coronel Lobo Costa (Market)	About 100 m
Quinta da Flamenga Urban Park	Park and sports	R Prof. Egas Moniz / Quinta das Índias	About 200 m
À Roda do Tacho Restaurant	Gastronomy	Av. José António Veríssimo 12	About 100 m
Intermarché Vialonga	Supermarket and shopping	Estrada dos Caniços	About 200 m
Quinta Municipal da Piedade	Heritage, park and leisure	Póvoa Sta. Iria (Station)	About 600 m
Póvoa de Santa Iria Urban Park and Wharf	Waterfront and leisure	Póvoa Sta. Iria (Station)	Between 300 and 500 m

Santa Eulália Chapel

In the first few kilometers, route 2317 passes through Santa Eulália, where one of Vialonga’s oldest historic landmarks can be found. The chapel, located near Rua 25 de Abril, has origins associated with the medieval period, although the preserved building is the result of successive alterations and reconstructions.

It is an interesting stop for those who enjoy understated heritage sites—places that appear amid the residential fabric and help tell the story of the municipality’s former settlements. The proximity of the R 25 Abril 1 stop makes the visit particularly easy.

📍 Location: Santa Eulália, beside Rua 25 de Abril, Vialonga.
🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: R 25 Abril 1 (Sta. Eulália), about 50 meters away.
🏷️ Category: Religious and historical heritage.
⭐ Distinguishing feature: One of the oldest temples associated with Vialonga, classified as being of municipal interest.

Mata do Paraíso

Between Santa Cruz and Mogos, route 2317 approaches Mata do Paraíso, a large municipal forest area that serves as one of Vialonga’s main natural zones. The site is popular for walking, contact with nature and outdoor activities, offering a change of scenery from the more urbanized areas along the route.

Access requires an additional walk from the road and should be undertaken carefully, especially by those intending to follow trails or dirt paths. Even so, it is one of the route’s best options for turning a bus journey into a nature outing.

📍 Location: Near CM 1252, in the parish of Vialonga.
🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: Em 1252 (X) Sta. Cruz or CM 1252 (X) Mogos, about 500 meters away.
🏷️ Category: Forest area, walking and leisure.
⭐ Distinguishing feature: One of the parish’s main municipal green areas, with trails and a strong rural landscape.

Vialonga Market

The stop identified as Market is one of the most convenient for those seeking local shopping. Vialonga Market serves as a community meeting point and hosts initiatives promoting local produce, gastronomy, handicrafts and cultural entertainment.

It is a good choice for experiencing the town’s more everyday side, buying fresh produce or simply observing local activity. Its location beside Rua Coronel Lobo Costa makes it possible to get almost to the door from the bus.

📍 Location: Vialonga Market area, beside Rua Coronel Lobo Costa.
🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: R Coronel Lobo Costa (Market), about 100 meters away.
🏷️ Category: Local market and neighborhood shopping.
⭐ Distinguishing feature: A shopping and community meeting space, with cultural and gastronomic promotion initiatives.

Quinta da Flamenga Urban Park

In the Morgado and Quinta das Índias area, Quinta da Flamenga Urban Park offers an outdoor break without requiring a major detour from the itinerary. The site has pedestrian paths, sitting areas and a multi-sports court prepared for activities such as futsal, handball, volleyball and basketball.

With more than 12,000 square meters of leisure space, it is suitable both for a short walk and for a family stop. Parking and connections to the surrounding neighborhoods reinforce the park’s role as a daily-use facility for residents.

📍 Location: Rua Joaquim da Silva Gomes, 1, Quinta da Flamenga, Vialonga.
🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: R Prof. Egas Moniz (X) Beco Ferreiros or the Quinta das Índias stops, about 200 meters away.
🏷️ Category: Urban park, walking and sports.
⭐ Distinguishing feature: Combines pedestrian paths with a multi-sports court offering various possible uses.

À Roda do Tacho Restaurant

For a gastronomic stop in Vialonga, À Roda do Tacho Restaurant is located in the Quinta das Índias area, very close to the corridor served by route 2317. The establishment specializes in Portuguese cuisine and has a neighborhood-restaurant atmosphere, suitable for a meal without leaving the residential area.

The proximity of the Av. José António Veríssimo 12 stop makes it easy to visit for anyone wishing to have lunch or dinner during the journey. As with any food-service establishment, it is worth checking opening hours in advance, particularly on weekends and public holidays.

📍 Location: Rua José António Veríssimo da Silva, Quinta das Índias, Vialonga.
🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: Av. José Ant. Veríssimo 12 (Qta. Índias), about 100 meters away.
🏷️ Category: Portuguese cuisine restaurant.
⭐ Distinguishing feature: A dining option directly integrated into the Quinta das Índias residential area.

Intermarché Vialonga

Along the Estrada dos Caniços section, near Cabo de Vialonga, the route serves one of the journey’s main options for routine shopping: Intermarché Vialonga. The supermarket offers food and non-food products and is associated with a shopping arcade, bringing together services that may be useful both to residents and to those passing through the area.

It is the route’s most practical point for stocking up during the journey, especially for those heading to Póvoa de Santa Iria station or returning to Vialonga. The stop should be selected according to the direction of travel and the bus’s position on Estrada dos Caniços.

📍 Location: Estrada dos Caniços, Cabo de Vialonga.
🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: Estrada dos Caniços 22, Rotunda or 229, about 200 meters away.
🏷️ Category: Supermarket, shopping arcade and services.
⭐ Distinguishing feature: Brings together grocery shopping and convenience services at an accessible point along the route.

Quinta Municipal da Piedade

In Póvoa de Santa Iria, Quinta Municipal da Piedade is one of the most complete destinations near the end of the route. The former noble estate, with roots in the 14th century and an 18th-century manor house, combines historical heritage, an urban park, green spaces, recreational areas and an educational farm.

The complex includes architectural landmarks such as the palace, the Church and Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Piedade, the Chapel of Senhor Morto and the Oratory of São Jerónimo. For a relaxed visit, the park offers picnic areas, a playground, an exercise circuit, an outdoor gym and other leisure facilities.

📍 Location: Avenida Dom Vicente Afonso Valente, 26, Póvoa de Santa Iria.
🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: Póvoa Sta. Iria (Station), about 600 meters away.
🏷️ Category: Historical heritage, urban park and family leisure.
⭐ Distinguishing feature: Brings together a historic palace, religious elements, a public park and an educational farm in one place.

Póvoa de Santa Iria Urban Park and Wharf

The end of the route also provides access to the Póvoa de Santa Iria waterfront. Póvoa Urban Park stretches along the Tagus and includes grassy areas, a playground, a skate park, an outdoor gym, a café and spaces connected to the memory of the Avieira community.

The Póvoa de Santa Iria Wharf is nearby, built in the 19th century and associated with local fishing activity. It is a good destination for walking, taking in the estuary landscape and ending the journey with a break beside the river. The railway station serves as an arrival reference, although it is necessary to walk for a few minutes to reach the waterfront.

📍 Location: Póvoa de Santa Iria waterfront, beside the Urban Park and Wharf.
🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: Póvoa Sta. Iria (Station), between 300 and 500 meters away, depending on the site visited.
🏷️ Category: Urban park, waterfront, sports and local heritage.
⭐ Distinguishing feature: Combines outdoor leisure, views of the Tagus and the “A Póvoa e o Rio” museum center, dedicated to the population’s relationship with the river.

Route 2317 therefore serves as a useful connection for discovering Vialonga and Póvoa de Santa Iria without depending on a car. For a nature outing, get off in the Mata do Paraíso area; for shopping and dining, the Market, Quinta das Índias and Estrada dos Caniços corridor is the most suitable; at the end of the journey, the station makes it possible to combine the bus with a walk to Quinta da Piedade or the Tagus waterfront.

Guide to Route 2317: from Fonte Santa to Póvoa de Santa Iria station, among nature, shopping and heritage