Guide to Route 2505: from Loures to Malveira, a journey through shopping, parks, and Saloia tradition

Route 2505 connects Loures Shopping Centre with Malveira, crossing urban areas, Saloia towns, and leisure spots that can be explored with a short walk from the stops.

The route begins at Quinta do Casal da Pipa, next to Loureshopping Shopping Centre and Beatriz Ângelo Hospital, and continues through central Loures, passing along streets such as Manuel Francisco Soromenho, República, and Avelar Brotero. This is the most urban section of the journey, with gardens, commercial areas, restaurants, and municipal facilities concentrated nearby.

From Barro and Pinheiro de Loures, the route takes on a more residential character and passes through Guerreiros, Ponte de Lousa, and Salemas before reaching Venda do Pinheiro. In this section, the scenery alternates between built-up areas, national roads, and landscapes of the Saloia region, until reaching Malveira, a traditional commercial and cultural centre of the municipality of Mafra.

Notice: the distances shown are approximate and were estimated from the route coordinates and the locations of the stops. According to the data provided, Route 2505 has 7 departures in the Loures–Malveira direction on weekdays, 5 on Saturdays, and 1 on Sundays and public holidays; in the Malveira–Loures direction, there are 7 departures on weekdays, 6 on Saturdays, and 1 on Sundays and public holidays. The fare and operator were not provided in the route data.

Location	Category	Nearest stop/section	Approximate distance
Loureshopping	Shopping centre, restaurants, and leisure	Qta Casal da Pipa (C Comercial)	Less than 100 m
Major Rosa Bastos Municipal Garden	Park and urban square	R da República 138 (Jardim)	About 200 m
Adão Barata Park	Park, leisure, and restaurants	R da República 76 (Câmara)	About 700 m
Venda do Pinheiro Ecological and Intermodal Park	Ecological park and leisure	Venda do Pinheiro (Eco Parque) P4/P2	Less than 100 m
Malveira Fair	Fair, market, and traditional commerce	R 25 Abril 18 (Malveira)	About 400 m
Malveira Cultural Centre and Beatriz Costa Popular Museum	Culture and local heritage	R 25 Abril 18 (Malveira)	About 400 m

Loureshopping

Right at the start of the journey, Route 2505 drops passengers near one of Loures's main shopping and services hubs. Loureshopping houses around 110 shops spread across two floors, a food court with approximately 20 options, a hypermarket, and free parking, serving as a meeting point for everyday shopping, meals, and family outings.

The shopping centre also stands out for its Green Park, an area of more than 50,000 square metres that extends the experience beyond the shops. It is an especially convenient stop for anyone wishing to combine shopping, dining, and some time outdoors without moving far from the route's initial terminal.

📍 Location: Avenida das Descobertas, 90, Loures.
🚏 Nearest stop/route section and approximate distance: Qta Casal da Pipa (C Comercial), practically next to the location.
🏷️ Category: Shopping centre, hypermarket, restaurants, and leisure.
⭐ Distinguishing feature: It combines shops, restaurants, a hypermarket, and a large green park in the same complex.

Major Rosa Bastos Municipal Garden

In central Loures, Major Rosa Bastos Municipal Garden offers a peaceful break amid the bustle of the shopping streets and passenger traffic. The space has a lawned area, a water feature, a children's playground, a picnic area, and a 1950s bandstand, as well as the Saloios statue, a reference to the municipality's cultural identity.

It is a good choice for travellers with children or anyone looking for a place to rest before continuing the journey. Its proximity to Rua da República makes the garden accessible from several stops on the route, particularly when arriving in Loures.

📍 Location: Avenida Major Rosa Bastos, Loures.
🚏 Nearest stop/route section and approximate distance: R da República 138 (Jardim), approximately 200 metres away.
🏷️ Category: Urban garden, square, and family leisure.
⭐ Distinguishing feature: It combines green space, a children's playground, a water feature, and elements connected to local heritage.

Adão Barata Park

Also in the urban centre of Loures, Adão Barata Park is one of the most complete options for anyone wanting to turn a bus stop into an outing. The space includes green areas, two children's playgrounds, a senior fitness park, a picnic area, an exercise circuit, a multisport court, and food-service facilities.

The park is also home to the Vieira da Silva Municipal Gallery and the Palace of the Marquises of Praia and Monforte, bringing outdoor leisure together with municipal heritage. As it is located on Rua da República, it can be reached on foot from the stops near the Town Hall and the Garden.

📍 Location: Rua da República, Loures.
🚏 Nearest stop/route section and approximate distance: R da República 76 (Câmara), approximately 700 metres away.
🏷️ Category: Urban park, leisure, sport, and culture.
⭐ Distinguishing feature: It brings together children's facilities, sports, picnic areas, restaurants, and cultural amenities in one area.

Venda do Pinheiro Ecological and Intermodal Park

The stop identified as Eco Park is one of the most interesting along the section in Mafra. The Venda do Pinheiro Ecological and Intermodal Park was designed as a green area integrated with local mobility, featuring pedestrian paths, a lake, a picnic area, a children's playground, sports fields, a skate park, an exercise circuit, and a dog park.

The space highlights the source of the Lizandro River and offers an open leisure environment suitable for walks, physical activities, and moments of relaxation. The presence of sports facilities and areas for outdoor events makes the park a versatile option for different age groups, especially on days when the route offers departures for a longer outing.

📍 Location: Avenida 9 de Julho, next to the Venda do Pinheiro Ecological and Intermodal Park.
🚏 Nearest stop/route section and approximate distance: Venda do Pinheiro (Eco Parque) P4 in the outbound direction and P2 in the return direction, practically next to the park.
🏷️ Category: Ecological park, sports area, and outdoor leisure.
⭐ Distinguishing feature: It combines green areas, a lake, sports facilities, a dog park, and a direct connection to public transport.

Malveira Fair

Upon arriving in Malveira, Route 2505 comes close to one of the commercial symbols of the Saloia region. The Malveira Fair originated at the end of the 18th century and retains its character as a popular market, with stalls selling clothes, tools, cheeses, cured meats, vegetables, fish, flowers, bread, regional sweets, and other products.

Thursdays are the most characteristic occasion, when Largo da Feira fills with activity, vendors' calls, and the movement of residents and visitors. In addition to shopping, a visit offers the chance to learn about a commercial tradition linked to agricultural production and the history of the connection between Malveira, Lisbon, and the Oeste region.

📍 Location: Largo da Feira, Malveira.
🚏 Nearest stop/route section and approximate distance: R 25 Abril 18 (Malveira), approximately 400 metres away.
🏷️ Category: Fair, market, and traditional commerce.
⭐ Distinguishing feature: It is one of the region's oldest and best-known fairs, with strong ties to Saloia culture.

Malveira Cultural Centre and Beatriz Costa Popular Museum

Largo da Feira also contains a cultural attraction that helps explain the identity of the locality: the Malveira Cultural Centre, home to the Beatriz Costa Popular Museum. The space preserves personal belongings, photographs, letters, clippings, and collections associated with the actress known as the “Saloia diva,” whose connection to Malveira remains one of the defining features of local memory.

A visit complements a tour of the fair with a historical and personal perspective on the town. In addition to the museum, the cultural centre serves as a venue for cultural programming, with a library, gallery, and auditorium, reinforcing the square's role as a meeting point for exhibitions, performances, and community activities.

📍 Location: Malveira Cultural Centre, Largo da Feira, Malveira.
🚏 Nearest stop/route section and approximate distance: R 25 Abril 18 (Malveira), approximately 400 metres away.
🏷️ Category: Museum, cultural centre, and intangible heritage.
⭐ Distinguishing feature: It houses actress Beatriz Costa's collection and connects culture, local history, and community programming.

With few departures on some days, especially Sundays and public holidays, Route 2505 requires some planning before the outing. Even so, the route makes it possible to create varied itineraries: shopping and dining at Loureshopping, a break in the parks of central Loures, outdoor activities at Venda do Pinheiro Eco Park, or an excursion through the fair and cultural heritage of Malveira. To make the most of each stop, it is worth checking the outbound and return schedules in advance.

Guide to Route 2505: from Loures to Malveira, a journey through shopping, parks, and Saloia tradition