Guide to Route 2518: Shopping, Culture and Outings between Frielas and Senhor Roubado Metro Station

Between the residential area of Frielas and Senhor Roubado Metro Station, route 2518 crosses the commercial areas of Loures and Odivelas and passes close to parks, cultural facilities and historic landmarks.

The route begins in Frielas, running along Rua do Olival, Quinta Pinto and Castanheira Neves before reaching Estrada Nacional 250 and the Frielas Industrial Zone. It is on this stretch that the route takes on a more commercial character, with direct access to IKEA Loures and other establishments located near Rua 28 de Setembro.

From there, the bus continues through Santo António dos Cavaleiros and Póvoa de Santo Adrião, passing residential areas and small local shopping hubs. In Odivelas, the route passes around Odivelas Metro Station, approaches Quinta da Memória and ends beside Senhor Roubado Metro Station, in an area offering cultural attractions and quick connections to Lisbon.

Notice: the distances below are approximate and estimated from the coordinates of the route and the stated stops, and may vary depending on the walking route. Route 2518 has 17 departures in each direction on weekdays and 14 departures in each direction on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. Frequency, fares and the operator should be confirmed through official transport channels before travelling.

Location	Category	Nearest stop/section	Approximate distance
IKEA Loures	Shopping and dining	En 250 (X) R 28 Setembro, beside the Frielas Industrial Zone	Approximately 0.1 km
Mercadona Frielas	Supermarket	Frielas (Commercial Zone)	Approximately 0.2 km
Rio da Costa Urban Park	Park and leisure	R Alm G Coutinho 16 (Park)	Approximately 0.2 km
Jardim da Música	Urban park and leisure	R M Caldas Xavier 55A (Shopping Centre)	Approximately 0.6 km
Odivelas Exhibition Centre	Culture and events	R M Caldas Xavier 55A (Shopping Centre)	Approximately 0.6 km
Odivelas Monastery	Historic heritage	R M Caldas Xavier 55A (Shopping Centre)	Approximately 0.7 km
Malaposta Cultural Centre	Theatre, music and cinema	Sr Roubado (Theatre)	Approximately 0.2 km

IKEA Loures

The main commercial attraction on the Frielas stretch is IKEA Loures, located on EN 250, beside Rua 28 de Setembro. The store offers furniture, home furnishings, organisational solutions, a restaurant, bistro and Swedish food market, serving as a shopping destination as well as an outing for those seeking inspiration for their homes.

Its proximity to route 2518 is particularly convenient: IKEA itself lists the Frielas (Commercial Zone) stop and route 2518 among the public transport options for reaching the store. The site also has a dining area and services aimed at families.

📍 Location: EN 250, Rua 28 de Setembro, Frielas, Loures.
🚏 Nearest stop/route section and approximate distance: En 250 (X) R 28 Setembro, beside the Frielas Industrial Zone; approximately 0.1 km.
🏷️ Category: Furniture, home furnishings, dining and services store.
⭐ Distinctive feature: combines shopping, a restaurant, bistro, Swedish food market and family services in a complex directly served by route 2518.

Mercadona Frielas

Opened in October 2025, Mercadona Frielas strengthened the area's commercial profile near IKEA. The supermarket is located on Rua do Bom Jardim, with a sales area of approximately 1,900 square metres and sections including a bakery, pastry counter, fish counter, butcher's counter, delicatessen, perfumery, fruit and vegetables, and ready-made meals.

It is a practical option for everyday shopping, especially for residents of Frielas and Santo António dos Cavaleiros. Its location, close to the Frielas (Commercial Zone) stop, makes it possible to combine a supermarket visit with other establishments in the EN 250 commercial hub.

📍 Location: Rua do Bom Jardim, no. 2, Frielas, Loures.
🚏 Nearest stop/route section and approximate distance: Frielas (Commercial Zone); approximately 0.2 km.
🏷️ Category: Supermarket.
⭐ Distinctive feature: a recent store with spacious aisles, several food sections and a location beside one of the route's main commercial hubs.

Rio da Costa Urban Park

On arrival in Odivelas, route 2518 passes near Rio da Costa Urban Park, a green area of approximately three hectares beside the Quinta da Memória housing development. The space was designed to combine river regulation with a public leisure area, creating a more pleasant setting for walks and breaks outdoors.

The park includes seating areas with tables and benches, a fitness trail, a children's playground and crossings over the river. The presence of riparian vegetation also encourages birdwatching, making the site a peaceful alternative to the traffic and commercial activity of Odivelas.

📍 Location: Rua Augusto Alexandre Jorge, Odivelas.
🚏 Nearest stop/route section and approximate distance: R Alm G Coutinho 16 (Park); approximately 0.2 km.
🏷️ Category: Urban park, walking and family leisure.
⭐ Distinctive feature: combines a fitness trail, children's playground, rest areas and wildlife observation beside the Rio da Costa.

Jardim da Música

Jardim da Música is one of the most interesting public spaces in central Odivelas. Covering approximately 17,000 square metres, it occupies the area surrounding the Town Hall and the former Quinta da Memória, bringing together lawns, trees, aromatic plants, an olive grove and pathways that create a transition between the city and a historic garden setting.

The space also has an amphitheatre for small performances and an unusual feature: speakers distributed throughout the garden allow visitors to listen to music during the day. It is a good choice for an unhurried stop, especially when combined with a visit to the Odivelas Exhibition Centre next door.

📍 Location: Rua Guilherme Gomes Fernandes, Odivelas, beside Quinta da Memória.
🚏 Nearest stop/route section and approximate distance: R M Caldas Xavier 55A (Shopping Centre); approximately 0.6 km.
🏷️ Category: Urban garden, leisure and small performances.
⭐ Distinctive feature: an amphitheatre, lawns, aromatic plants and ambient music in a large space in central Odivelas.

Odivelas Exhibition Centre

Part of the Quinta da Memória complex, the Odivelas Exhibition Centre is a cultural stop near the final section of the route. The facility hosts exhibitions, activities, workshops and events, with exhibition rooms and spaces that connect directly with Jardim da Música.

In addition to its cultural programme, the centre has a café and terrace, providing an option for resting or having a drink after a walk through the garden. The combination of exhibitions, outdoor space and nearby municipal facilities turns the surrounding area into a small cultural circuit in Odivelas.

📍 Location: Rua Fernão Lopes, Odivelas, beside the Town Hall and Quinta da Memória.
🚏 Nearest stop/route section and approximate distance: R M Caldas Xavier 55A (Shopping Centre); approximately 0.6 km.
🏷️ Category: Cultural centre, exhibitions and leisure.
⭐ Distinctive feature: includes exhibition rooms, an auditorium, workshops, a café and a terrace overlooking Jardim da Música.

Odivelas Monastery

For those who prefer history and heritage, Odivelas Monastery is one of the most notable visits near the route. Also known as the Monastery of Saint Dinis and Saint Bernard, the complex was commissioned by King D. Dinis in 1295 and is a National Monument, preserving more than seven centuries of religious and political history.

The monastery is located in Largo de D. Dinis and offers guided visits by prior registration. As opening hours and access conditions may vary, it is advisable to check the programme before setting out. From the Odivelas section, the site can be reached on foot, although the walk is somewhat longer than those to the parks and cultural facilities of Quinta da Memória.

📍 Location: Largo de D. Dinis, Odivelas.
🚏 Nearest stop/route section and approximate distance: R M Caldas Xavier 55A (Shopping Centre); approximately 0.7 km.
🏷️ Category: Historic monument and cultural heritage.
⭐ Distinctive feature: a monastic complex with more than 700 years of history and a direct connection to the historical development of Odivelas.

Malaposta Cultural Centre

On the Senhor Roubado section, the Malaposta Cultural Centre offers a regular programme of theatre, dance, music, cinema, exhibitions and educational activities. Housed in a building originally constructed as a municipal slaughterhouse in 1873, the venue was refurbished at the end of the 20th century and transformed into one of Odivelas's leading cultural centres.

The Sr Roubado (Theatre) stop, indicated in the return direction, leaves passengers a short distance from the facility. It is an especially interesting option for those wishing to end their outing with a performance, film screening or cultural activity, always depending on the current programme.

📍 Location: Rua de Angola, Olival Basto, Odivelas.
🚏 Nearest stop/route section and approximate distance: Sr Roubado (Theatre); approximately 0.2 km.
🏷️ Category: Theatre, concerts, cinema and exhibitions.
⭐ Distinctive feature: a multipurpose cultural facility housed in a refurbished historic building, with a diverse programme throughout the year.

Route 2518 therefore serves as a link between different ways of enjoying Loures and Odivelas: it allows passengers to get off in Frielas for shopping and dining, take a break in Odivelas's parks, explore the historic Quinta da Memória area or end the journey with culture at the Malaposta Cultural Centre. For a more comfortable outing, it is worth checking the route timetable and the facilities' programmes in advance, choosing the stop closest to each destination.

Guide to Route 2518: Shopping, Culture and Outings between Frielas and Senhor Roubado Metro Station