Guide to Route 2713: a circuit between Campo Grande, Charneca, Camarate, Apelação, Sacavém and the Airport

Route 2713 transforms the journey between Campo Grande and Campo Grande, via Charneca, into an itinerary of parks, museums, a stadium, the airport and leisure spaces in northern and eastern Lisbon.

With 60 stops in the outbound direction, the route departs from the Campo Grande terminal, next to the metro, passes Pulido Valente Hospital, Lumiar and Charneca, crosses Camarate, Apelação, Catujal and Unhos, reaches Sacavém and Lisbon Airport, and returns to Campo Grande via Avenida do Brasil.

It is a journey that reveals different sides of the metropolitan region: it begins in a university and cultural area of Lisbon, passes through residential neighborhoods of Loures and ends again in a central area connected to the airport and important urban facilities. Along the way, there are options for walking, exploring heritage, taking a break outdoors or combining transport with a cultural visit.

The route operates only in the outbound direction, with 68 departures on weekdays, 32 on Saturdays and 31 on Sundays and public holidays. The distances below are approximate and estimated from the coordinates of the route and the location of the stops. Frequency, direction, fares and operations should be confirmed before traveling with the operator or through official transport channels.

Location	Category	Nearest stop/section	Approximate distance
Pimenta Palace — Lisbon Museum	Museum and historic garden	Campo Grande (Metro) P20	200 to 300 meters
Campo Grande Garden	Park and leisure	Campo Grande (Metro) P20	600 to 800 meters
Bordalo Pinheiro Museum	Museum and culture	Campo Grande (Metro) P20	400 to 600 meters
José Alvalade Stadium and Sporting Museum	Sports and entertainment	Campo Grande (Metro) P20 or Pulido Valente Hosp.	300 to 600 meters
Catujal Plateau Green Park	Urban park	En 250 (X) Catujal	200 to 500 meters
Sacavém Ceramics Museum	Museum and industrial heritage	National Road 10 (Republic Square)	300 to 600 meters
Tagus Walkways	Riverside promenade and nature	National Road 10 (Republic Square) or En 10 (Clinic)	700 meters to 1.2 kilometers
Lisbon Airport	Retail, dining and services	Airport (Arrivals) or Airport Square	100 to 300 meters

Pimenta Palace — Lisbon Museum

Right at the beginning of the circuit, Pimenta Palace offers one of the most interesting cultural stops on route 2713. Housed in an eighteenth-century building in Campo Grande, it is the headquarters of the Lisbon Museum and presents the evolution of the city from prehistoric times to more recent periods.

Highlights include collections of archaeology, painting, drawing, engraving and ceramics, as well as the large model that reconstructs Lisbon before the 1755 earthquake. The complex also includes historic gardens, notably the Boxwood Garden, known as the Bordallo Pinheiro Garden.

📍 Location: Campo Grande, 245, Lisbon.
🚏 Nearest stop/section and approximate distance: Campo Grande (Metro) P20, approximately 200 to 300 meters away.
🏷️ Category: Museum, historic heritage and garden.
⭐ Distinctive feature: brings together urban history, eighteenth-century architecture, exhibitions and gardens in the same complex.

Campo Grande Garden

Campo Grande Garden, also called Dr. Mário Soares Garden, is a good choice for anyone who wants to turn a bus journey into an outdoor excursion. Covering approximately 13.4 hectares, the park has tree-lined paths, lawns, a lake, a children's playground, a youth park, a fitness trail, a picnic area, dining establishments and spaces for sports activities.

It is suitable both for a peaceful walk and for a break between appointments. The green area serves as a kind of transition between the activity of Campo Grande, the University of Lisbon and the neighborhoods of Alvalade and Lumiar.

📍 Location: Campo Grande, Lisbon.
🚏 Nearest stop/section and approximate distance: Campo Grande (Metro) P20, approximately 600 to 800 meters away.
🏷️ Category: Urban park and leisure.
⭐ Distinctive feature: offers a lake, rest areas, sports facilities, a children's playground and spaces for families and animals.

Bordalo Pinheiro Museum

A few minutes from Campo Grande is the Bordalo Pinheiro Museum, dedicated to the life and work of artist Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro, one of the most prominent figures in nineteenth-century Portuguese culture. The collection covers graphic production, caricature, ceramics and the critical role the artist played in relation to the society of his time.

The holdings include an important collection of Bordalian ceramics, as well as original drawings, paintings and publications. It is an especially interesting visit for anyone who wants to discover a more irreverent and satirical side of Lisbon's cultural history, in a building that is also architecturally significant.

📍 Location: Campo Grande, 382, Lisbon.
🚏 Nearest stop/section and approximate distance: Campo Grande (Metro) P20, approximately 400 to 600 meters away.
🏷️ Category: Museum of art, caricature and ceramics.
⭐ Distinctive feature: presents the most complete collection of Portuguese Bordalian ceramics, along with a critical reading of Lisbon society.

José Alvalade Stadium and Sporting Museum

The initial section of the route also serves those looking for football, sports architecture and entertainment. José Alvalade Stadium, home of Sporting Clube de Portugal, is located in the Campo Grande area and offers guided tours that include the stadium's interior spaces and the Sporting Museum.

The tour is an alternative on days without a match and may interest both club supporters and visitors interested in the history of Portuguese sport. Since tour times may change on match or event days, it is advisable to check the schedule before boarding.

📍 Location: Rua Professor Fernando da Fonseca, Lisbon.
🚏 Nearest stop/section and approximate distance: Campo Grande (Metro) P20 or Pulido Valente Hosp., approximately 300 to 600 meters away.
🏷️ Category: Stadium, museum and sports entertainment.
⭐ Distinctive feature: combines a stadium tour with a museum experience dedicated to Sporting's history.

Catujal Plateau Green Park

As it passes through the Unhos and Catujal area, route 2713 approaches a green area created to expand the recreational options in the municipality of Loures. Catujal Plateau Green Park covers approximately 32,000 square meters and was designed as a communal space for different age groups.

The park has accessible paths, seating areas, children's and youth playgrounds, fitness and street-workout equipment, a dog park, a natural amphitheater and a large wooded area. It is a stop that works well with an unhurried journey, especially for residents and visitors who want to take a break away from traditional tourist routes.

📍 Location: Catujal, in the municipality of Loures.
🚏 Nearest stop/section and approximate distance: En 250 (X) Catujal, approximately 200 to 500 meters away.
🏷️ Category: Urban park and outdoor leisure.
⭐ Distinctive feature: brings together children's areas, sports equipment, a dog park, accessibility features and a natural amphitheater.

Sacavém Ceramics Museum

In the Sacavém section, the route reaches an area marked by the industrial memory of the municipality of Loures. The Sacavém Ceramics Museum was built on the former grounds of the Sacavém Tableware Factory and is dedicated to the history of the factory, ceramic production and the region's industrial heritage.

The museum has exhibition rooms, workshops, an auditorium, a documentation center, a shop and collections storage areas open to visitors. The building's architecture and its connection with the former factory complex help explain how ceramics influenced the economic development and identity of Sacavém.

📍 Location: Real Forte Urbanization, Rua Álvaro Pedro Gomes, Sacavém.
🚏 Nearest stop/section and approximate distance: National Road 10 (Republic Square), approximately 300 to 600 meters away.
🏷️ Category: Museum, industrial heritage and culture.
⭐ Distinctive feature: is located on the former site of the factory that shaped the history of Portuguese ceramics.

Tagus Walkways

For those who prefer nature and walking, the Sacavém section can also serve as an access point to the Tagus Walkways. The pedestrian and cycling route is approximately 6.1 kilometers long and crosses marshland, riverside areas, bridges, tunnels and viewpoints overlooking the Tagus landscape.

The route can be started in Sacavém and is suitable for walking, birdwatching, photography and cycling. Since the connection is somewhat beyond the stop, it is worth planning the walk and checking the route conditions before setting out.

📍 Location: riverside area between Sacavém and Santa Iria de Azóia.
🚏 Nearest stop/section and approximate distance: National Road 10 (Republic Square) or En 10 (Clinic), approximately 700 meters to 1.2 kilometers away.
🏷️ Category: Riverside promenade, nature and active mobility.
⭐ Distinctive feature: combines walkways, viewpoints, marshland and birdwatching on a pedestrian connection beside the Tagus.

Lisbon Airport

Lisbon Airport is the busiest point of the route's final section and also functions as a small retail and dining hub. The Airport (Arrivals) and Airport Square stops provide direct access to the terminal's public areas, where there are cafés, restaurants, pastry shops, stores, bookstores, travel services and options for last-minute shopping.

Even for those who are not catching a flight, the terminal can be useful for a quick meal, a coffee or the purchase of Portuguese products. Options advertised by the airport itself include dining venues, gift shops, gourmet products, confectionery, beverages and travel goods. Access to some areas and establishments depends on the terminal and passing through security controls.

📍 Location: Humberto Delgado Airport, Lisbon.
🚏 Nearest stop/section and approximate distance: Airport (Arrivals) or Airport Square, approximately 100 to 300 meters away.
🏷️ Category: Retail, dining, services and transport.
⭐ Distinctive feature: concentrates stores, cafés, restaurants and services at one of the main connection points in the metropolitan region.

To make the most of route 2713, it is best to choose the section according to the purpose of the outing: Campo Grande concentrates parks, museums and José Alvalade Stadium; Catujal offers a green break; Sacavém combines industrial memory with access to the riverside; and the Airport concentrates retail and dining. Since there are no return-direction departures in the information provided, planning should take into account using other routes or the metro for the return journey.

Guide to Route 2713: a circuit between Campo Grande, Charneca, Camarate, Apelação, Sacavém and the Airport