Guide to Route 2790: shopping, parks and culture between Alverca and Areeiro

From Alverca (Station) to Areeiro, route 2790 crosses one of the most diverse corridors in Greater Lisbon, connecting shopping areas, heritage sites, green spaces and cultural facilities.

The route begins in the centre of Alverca do Ribatejo and follows Estrada Nacional 10 through Forte da Casa, Póvoa de Santa Iria, Santa Iria de Azóia, São João da Talha, Bobadela and Sacavém. It is a journey marked by residential areas, industrial zones, large shopping areas and urban centres with their own distinctive identities.

As it approaches Lisbon, the route passes through Prior Velho, Humberto Delgado Airport and the avenues leading to Areeiro. The result is a particularly useful journey for those wishing to combine everyday travel with short stops for shopping, outdoor walks, cultural visits or meals.

Attention: the distances shown are approximate and estimated from the coordinates provided for the route and the locations of the stops. According to the data provided, the route has 86 departures in the Alverca–Areeiro direction on weekdays, 37 on Saturdays and 35 on Sundays and public holidays; in the opposite direction, there are 100 departures on weekdays, 36 on Saturdays and 36 on Sundays and public holidays. The fare and operator were not provided.

Location	Category	Nearest stop/section	Approximate distance
Jardim Municipal José Álvaro Vidal	Park and leisure	Alverca (Jardim)	About 100 to 300 metres
Auchan Alverca	Supermarket and shopping gallery	EN 10 (Cebi) / EN 10 (Alverca)	About 300 to 600 metres
Quinta Municipal da Piedade	Heritage and urban park	EN 10 (Escola) / EN 10 (Quinta Caniços)	About 1.2 to 1.8 kilometres
Parque Urbano de Santa Iria de Azóia	Sports and environmental park	EN 10 (Santa Iria Azóia)	About 1.2 to 1.8 kilometres
Quinta dos Remédios	Park, science and heritage	EN 10 (Bobadela Station) / Nuclear Technological Campus	About 1.5 to 2.2 kilometres
Museu de Cerâmica de Sacavém	Museum and industrial heritage	Praça República (Jardim), Sacavém	About 700 metres to 1.2 kilometres
Centro Comercial da Portela	Shopping, services and dining	Rotunda Encarnação / Prior Velho	About 1.2 to 1.8 kilometres
Parque da Bela Vista	Urban park and leisure	Av. Almirante Gago Coutinho / Av. EUA	About 1 to 1.6 kilometres

Jardim Municipal José Álvaro Vidal

Right at the first stops in Alverca, route 2790 leaves passengers near one of the city’s main green spaces. Jardim Municipal José Álvaro Vidal is located next to EN10 and provides a pleasant break for anyone wishing to walk, rest in the shade or take children to play.

The space was refurbished to improve accessibility and includes lawns, mature trees, an inclusive playground, a café, an outdoor gym, an amphitheatre and restrooms. It is a good choice for a short stop before continuing the journey or for beginning a walk through the centre of Alverca.

📍 Location: Largo Comandante José Joaquim Duarte Ferreira, Alverca do Ribatejo.
🚏 Nearest stop/route section and approximate distance: Alverca (Jardim), about 100 to 300 metres away.
🏷️ Category: Urban park, leisure and physical activity.
⭐ Distinguishing feature: It is a central, accessible space equipped with an inclusive playground, café, amphitheatre and outdoor gym.

Auchan Alverca

In the early part of the route, route 2790 also serves one of Alverca’s main shopping areas. Auchan Alverca is located beside Estrada Nacional 10, in Quinta das Drogas da Verdelha, and combines a supermarket with everyday support services.

In addition to grocery shopping, the store has a café, optician, healthcare area, after-sales service, free parking and other services. Its proximity to the EN10 stops makes it particularly convenient for people using the bus to shop without having to travel to a larger shopping centre.

📍 Location: Quinta das Drogas da Verdelha, EN10, Alverca do Ribatejo.
🚏 Nearest stop/route section and approximate distance: EN 10 (Cebi) or EN 10 (Alverca), about 300 to 600 metres away.
🏷️ Category: Supermarket, shopping gallery and services.
⭐ Distinguishing feature: It brings together shopping, a café and support services in an area directly connected to the EN10 corridor.

Quinta Municipal da Piedade

When passing through Póvoa de Santa Iria, it is worth taking a short detour to Quinta Municipal da Piedade. The former noble estate, with origins in the 14th century and an 18th-century palace, is one of the most interesting heritage complexes in the northern part of the Lisbon Metropolitan Area.

The site includes an urban park, children’s and youth recreation areas, sports facilities, Quinta Pedagógica, a church, chapels and architectural elements associated with the former estate. It is a suitable destination for a relaxed afternoon, especially for those seeking a combination of history, gardens and outdoor activities.

📍 Location: Quinta da Piedade, in the centre of Póvoa de Santa Iria.
🚏 Nearest stop/route section and approximate distance: EN 10 (Escola), in the Póvoa area, or EN 10 (Quinta Caniços), about 1.2 to 1.8 kilometres away.
🏷️ Category: Historic heritage, urban park and family leisure.
⭐ Distinguishing feature: The same complex brings together a palace, chapels, tilework, an urban park, sports facilities and Quinta Pedagógica.

Parque Urbano de Santa Iria de Azóia

The section between Santa Iria de Azóia and São João da Talha is one of the most interesting parts of the route for those who enjoy green spaces and physical activities. Parque Urbano de Santa Iria de Azóia covers 26 hectares and was created after an old landfill was sealed and transformed into an environmental and recreational facility.

The park offers a cycle path, fitness circuit, athletics track, mountain-biking area, children’s playground with a slide and half-pipe, picnic area, open-air amphitheatre, traffic school, environmental education centre and a themed park dedicated to renewable energy. Its elevated location also provides broad views over the Tagus estuary and the southern bank.

📍 Location: Estrada Nacional 115-5, Portela de Azóia.
🚏 Nearest stop/route section and approximate distance: EN 10 (Santa Iria Azóia), about 1.2 to 1.8 kilometres away.
🏷️ Category: Environmental, sports and leisure park.
⭐ Distinguishing feature: It is a large multifunctional park with sports facilities, environmental education, children’s recreation and landscape-viewing opportunities.

Quinta dos Remédios

In the vicinity of Bobadela, route 2790 passes near one of the most distinctive spaces in the municipality of Loures. Quinta dos Remédios is an 18th-century former agricultural estate with a manor house, olive grove, irrigation tank, well with a water wheel and green areas facing the Tagus.

The recreation and leisure park allows visitors to walk, enjoy views of the Vasco da Gama Bridge, observe wildlife and take a break at the café with its terrace. There is also a walking circuit for jogging, outdoor fitness equipment, a picnic area and the Jardim de Ciência, designed to bring the public closer to experiments and technological subjects.

📍 Location: Rua D. Afonso Henriques, Bobadela.
🚏 Nearest stop/route section and approximate distance: EN 10 (X) Bobadela Station or EN 10 (Nuclear Technological Campus), about 1.5 to 2.2 kilometres away.
🏷️ Category: Leisure park, rural heritage and science.
⭐ Distinguishing feature: It combines a riverside setting, remains of a former estate, sports facilities, a café and science-outreach activities.

Museu de Cerâmica de Sacavém

When route 2790 enters Sacavém, passengers have an opportunity to discover one of the most important elements of the area’s industrial heritage. Museu de Cerâmica de Sacavém was built on the former grounds of the Fábrica de Loiça de Sacavém and is dedicated to the history of ceramic production and the industrial heritage of the municipality of Loures.

The museum has exhibition rooms, workshops, an auditorium, accessible storage collections, a documentation centre and a shop. A visit helps explain the relationship between Sacavém, industry and the production of faience that became well known in Portugal, in a space preserving the memory of an activity that profoundly shaped the city.

📍 Location: Urbanização Real Forte, Rua Álvaro Pedro Gomes and Praça Manuel Joaquim Afonso, Sacavém.
🚏 Nearest stop/route section and approximate distance: Praça República (Jardim) or the stops on Rua Salvador Allende, about 700 metres to 1.2 kilometres away.
🏷️ Category: Museum, culture and industrial heritage.
⭐ Distinguishing feature: It is housed in the site associated with the former Fábrica de Loiça de Sacavém and has accessible storage collections, workshops and a specialised documentation centre.

Centro Comercial da Portela

Between Prior Velho, Encarnação and Portela, the route provides access to a shopping centre with a different profile from today’s large shopping malls. Centro Comercial da Portela began as a local shopping hub and continues to bring together shops, services, dining venues and meeting places for residents.

The complex is spread across several floors and includes a supermarket, pharmacy, bookshop, stationery shop, florist, hairdressers, travel agencies, restaurants, cafés and other businesses. Its main characteristic is its neighbourhood atmosphere: more than simply a place for quick shopping, the centre serves as a gathering point for Portela.

📍 Location: Rotunda Nuno Rodrigues dos Santos, 2, Portela.
🚏 Nearest stop/route section and approximate distance: Rotunda Encarnação, petrol stations or Prior Velho, about 1.2 to 1.8 kilometres away.
🏷️ Category: Shopping centre, services and dining.
⭐ Distinguishing feature: It maintains a diverse range of traditional shops and services, with strong ties to residents’ daily lives.

Parque da Bela Vista

In Lisbon, the final section of route 2790 approaches one of the city’s largest green spaces. Parque da Bela Vista extends across a broad, undulating area with meadows, walking paths, wooded areas and elevated points offering views over Lisbon and the Tagus.

It is a suitable destination for walks, relaxation, informal physical activity and major cultural events. The landscape combines open areas, shaded zones and biodiversity including different plant and bird species, creating a striking contrast with the urban setting of the avenues leading to Areeiro.

📍 Location: Area surrounding Avenida Almirante Gago Coutinho and Rua José Régio, Lisbon.
🚏 Nearest stop/route section and approximate distance: Av. Alm. Gago Coutinho/Av. EUA or Praça do Areeiro, about 1 to 1.6 kilometres away.
🏷️ Category: Urban park, nature and events.
⭐ Distinguishing feature: It is one of Lisbon’s largest continuous green areas, with natural viewpoints, long paths and space for outdoor leisure.

With frequent departures in both directions, route 2790 can be used either for a complete journey between Alverca and Lisbon or for short route-based itineraries. The best strategy is to choose the stop closest to the desired location, check the direction and departure time on the day of travel and allow extra time for walking routes, especially when accessing Quinta da Piedade, Parque Urbano de Santa Iria de Azóia and Quinta dos Remédios.

Guide to Route 2790: shopping, parks and culture between Alverca and Areeiro