Guide to Route 2723: from Campo Grande to Zambujal, among parks, shopping and Saloio heritage

Route 2723 connects Campo Grande, in Lisbon, with Zambujal, in Loures, passing through Infantado, Santo Antão do Tojal and São Julião do Tojal on a journey that combines urban life, shopping, green spaces and history.

The journey begins next to Campo Grande Metro station, one of the main gateways to northern Lisbon, and continues along Calçada de Carriche towards the municipality of Loures. Still in the capital, passengers will find historic gardens, cultural facilities and an atmosphere shaped by the presence of the University of Lisbon and important road corridors.

Upon reaching Infantado, the landscape changes to a busy residential and commercial area. This is where LoureShopping, the restaurants on Avenida das Descobertas and Infantado Urban Park are concentrated, the latter being one of the municipality's main nearby leisure areas.

Further on, the route passes through quieter places such as Santo Antão do Tojal and São Julião do Tojal before reaching Zambujal. In this final section, the highlights are the Baroque monumental complex of Santo Antão do Tojal and, at the destination, an urban park intended for families, walks and outdoor activities.

Notice: the distances indicated are approximate and estimated from the coordinates provided for the route and the locations of the establishments and facilities consulted. According to the information provided, the route operates only on weekdays, with 8 departures in the Campo Grande–Zambujal direction and 7 departures in the Zambujal–Campo Grande direction. The fare and operator were not provided.

Location	Category	Nearest stop/section	Approximate distance
Dr. Mário Soares Garden, formerly Campo Grande Garden	Park and leisure	Campo Grande (Metro) P12	0,8 to 1 km
Lisbon Museum – Pimenta Palace	Museum and heritage	Campo Grande (Metro) P12	0,2 to 0,4 km
LoureShopping	Shopping center, dining and cinema	Av. Descobertas (C Comercial)	0,1 to 0,2 km
Infantado Urban Park	Urban park and leisure	Av. Descobertas, Infantado section	0,2 to 0,5 km
Marimba Restaurant	Restaurant	Av. Descobertas 13 or Infantado section	0,2 to 0,4 km
Taberna Saloia	Restaurant and local cuisine	Av. Descobertas (C Comercial)	0,2 to 0,4 km
Santo Antão do Tojal Monumental Complex	Historical heritage and tourism	R. Santo Antão 2 (Jardim)	0,1 to 0,3 km
Zambujal Urban Park	Park and family leisure	Zambujal (Bº Carrasqueira) Pq Urbano	0 to 0,2 km

Dr. Mário Soares Garden, formerly Campo Grande Garden

Dr. Mário Soares Garden, traditionally known as Campo Grande Garden, is one of the most emblematic green spaces at the beginning of the route. Covering around 13 hectares, the space includes lawns, mature trees, a lake, a children's playground, a youth park, a fitness trail, a dog park, picnic areas, dining facilities and padel courts.

It is a good option for starting the outing before continuing to Loures or for taking a break near the Campo Grande terminal. The garden has a spacious, relaxed atmosphere, contrasting with the intense movement of the avenues and the intermodal terminal surrounding it.

📍 Location: Campo Grande, next to the Alvalade area and the Metro terminal.
🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: Campo Grande (Metro) P12, approximately 0,8 to 1 km away, depending on the access used.
🏷️ Category: Urban park and leisure.
⭐ Distinguishing feature: Large green area with a lake, sports facilities, a children's playground, a dog park and rest areas.

Lisbon Museum – Pimenta Palace

Housed in an eighteenth-century palace in Campo Grande, the Lisbon Museum – Pimenta Palace presents exhibitions about the formation and development of the capital. The building, constructed in the first half of the eighteenth century, preserves the atmosphere of an old country estate and includes gardens, courtyards and exhibition areas.

The space is especially interesting for those who want to combine the bus journey with a short cultural program. The permanent exhibition covers different periods of Lisbon's history, while the temporary spaces expand the museum and municipal galleries' program.

📍 Location: Campo Grande, 245, Lisbon.
🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: Campo Grande (Metro) P12, approximately 0,2 to 0,4 km away.
🏷️ Category: Museum, heritage and culture.
⭐ Distinguishing feature: Combines an eighteenth-century palace, historic gardens and exhibitions dedicated to Lisbon's urban history.

LoureShopping

LoureShopping is the main shopping hub directly associated with the route in Infantado. The center includes more than one hundred stores, restaurants, a hypermarket, cinema screens, parking and a green area of more than 50 thousand square meters.

The stop identified as “Av. Descobertas (C Comercial)” leaves passengers practically at the complex's door, making this one of the route's most convenient points for shopping, having lunch, watching a film or handling several tasks in the same place. The space also regularly hosts events and entertainment initiatives.

📍 Location: Avenida das Descobertas, 90, Infantado, Loures.
🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: Av. Descobertas (C Comercial), approximately 0,1 to 0,2 km away.
🏷️ Category: Shopping center, dining, cinema and services.
⭐ Distinguishing feature: Brings together shopping, food, cinema, a hypermarket and a large green area in the same complex.

Infantado Urban Park

Located near the commercial axis of Avenida das Descobertas, Infantado Urban Park offers an alternative to the enclosed environment of the stores. The facility includes a children's and youth park, a fitness trail, a dog park, a skate park, a basketball court, an open-air amphitheater, pedestrian paths, seating areas, a café and padel courts.

It is a suitable place for those traveling with children, wanting to exercise or simply looking for an outdoor break while exploring Infantado. The presence of seating areas and facilities for different age groups makes the park a neighborhood meeting point.

📍 Location: Quinta do Infantado Urbanization area, next to Avenida das Descobertas, Loures.
🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: Stops on Avenida das Descobertas in Infantado, approximately 0,2 to 0,5 km away.
🏷️ Category: Urban park, sports and leisure.
⭐ Distinguishing feature: Brings together a skate park, padel, a dog park, an amphitheater, children's facilities and rest areas.

Marimba Restaurant

For a gastronomic stop in Infantado, Marimba Restaurant is located on Avenida das Descobertas itself, near the corridor served by the route. The establishment forms part of the local dining offering and is an option for a meal during the journey between Lisbon and the localities of Loures.

The location is particularly convenient for those getting off at the Infantado stops and wishing to eat without straying far from the itinerary. Being located in a residential and commercial area, the restaurant combines easy access with the neighborhood's everyday activity.

📍 Location: Avenida das Descobertas, 47 E, Infantado, Loures.
🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: Stops on Avenida das Descobertas in Infantado, approximately 0,2 to 0,4 km away.
🏷️ Category: Restaurant.
⭐ Distinguishing feature: Located on the main commercial and gastronomic corridor of the Infantado section served by the route.

Taberna Saloia

Taberna Saloia strengthens Infantado's gastronomic profile and is located on Avenida das Descobertas, a short distance from the stops near the shopping center. It is an alternative for those who prefer a meal in a local dining environment, outside the food-court structure of large shopping centers.

The address makes it possible to create a short neighborhood itinerary: get off near LoureShopping, walk along Avenida das Descobertas, choose a restaurant and then continue to the urban park or resume the journey towards Zambujal.

📍 Location: Avenida das Descobertas, 41, Infantado, Loures.
🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: Av. Descobertas (C Comercial), approximately 0,2 to 0,4 km away.
🏷️ Category: Restaurant and local cuisine.
⭐ Distinguishing feature: Central location in Infantado, near the shopping center, urban park and other dining options.

Santo Antão do Tojal Monumental Complex

The section between “S Roque (X) A Das Lebres” and “R Santo Antão 2 (Jardim)” leads to one of the route's most important historical sites. The Santo Antão do Tojal Monumental Complex consists of the former Archbishops' Palace, the Parish Church, the Monumental Fountain, the aqueduct, the dovecote, the garden and the gate providing access to the estate.

The complex is a striking example of eighteenth-century Portuguese Baroque architecture and is classified as a monument of public interest. The square, fountain and historic façades create a setting of great heritage value, particularly interesting for a leisurely stroll and for those who want to discover a less urban and more historic side of the municipality of Loures.

📍 Location: Santo Antão do Tojal center, Loures.
🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: R. Santo Antão 2 (Jardim), approximately 0,1 to 0,3 km away.
🏷️ Category: Historical heritage, architecture and tourism.
⭐ Distinguishing feature: Baroque complex comprising a palace, church, aqueduct, monumental fountain, garden and dovecote.

Zambujal Urban Park

The route's final stop is next to Zambujal Urban Park, in Bairro da Carrasqueira. The space has green areas, a children's playground, an outdoor gym, a picnic area and seating areas, providing a more peaceful arrival after the journey from Lisbon.

It is a simple, accessible option for families, residents and passengers who want to end their journey with some time outdoors. Since the final stop is identified with the park itself, this is one of the facilities easiest to reach on route 2723.

📍 Location: Rua das Papoilas, Zambujal, Loures.
🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: Zambujal (Bº Carrasqueira) Pq Urbano, approximately 0 to 0,2 km away.
🏷️ Category: Urban park and family leisure.
⭐ Distinguishing feature: Children's playground, outdoor exercise equipment, picnic facilities and green areas next to the route's destination.

Operating only on weekdays, route 2723 works best for planned itineraries: passengers can start at Campo Grande, make a cultural stop at Pimenta Palace, continue to Infantado for shopping, cinema or dining, and then proceed to Santo Antão do Tojal and Zambujal to discover green spaces and historical heritage. Since there are few departures in each direction, it is worth checking the desired departure time in advance and planning the return carefully.

Guide to Route 2723: from Campo Grande to Zambujal, among parks, shopping and Saloio heritage