Guide to Route 2796: from Campo Grande to Vialonga, with shopping, parks, and leisure

Guide to Route 2796: from Campo Grande to Vialonga, with shopping, parks, and leisure

Route 2796 connects Campo Grande in Lisbon to Quinta da Maranhota in Vialonga, passing through Infantado, areas of Loures, and various places to shop, eat, watch a movie, or enjoy green spaces.

The route begins in one of the capital's busiest areas, next to Campo Grande Metro station, and quickly changes scenery: it leaves Lisbon's university and urban environment behind, crosses Calçada de Carriche, and reaches the Infantado development in Loures, where some of the route's main shopping and entertainment options are concentrated.

Afterward, the route continues through places such as A-das-Lebres, Santo Antão do Tojal, São Julião do Tojal, Quintanilho, and Alpriate before entering Vialonga. In this section, the environment is more residential and peri-urban, with neighborhoods, green areas, community facilities, and leisure spaces on a local scale.

In the final section, between Casalinho, Centro de Saúde, Quinta das Índias, Cabo de Vialonga, and Quinta da Maranhota, route 2796 serves as a practical connection between the communities of the municipality of Vila Franca de Xira and the shopping and service hubs of Loures and Lisbon.

Notice: the distances shown are approximate and estimated from the coordinates of the route and the listed stops. The route has 12 departures in the Lisbon–Vialonga direction on weekdays and Saturdays, and 9 on Sundays and public holidays. In the Vialonga–Lisbon direction, there are 10 departures on weekdays, 13 on Saturdays, and 9 on Sundays and public holidays. The fare and operator were not provided in the available data.

Jardim do Campo Grande

The route's starting point already offers a good option for anyone who wants to turn a simple bus journey into an outing. Officially called Jardim Dr. Mário Soares, Jardim do Campo Grande is one of Lisbon's largest green spaces and covers approximately 13.4 hectares between Alvalade, Entrecampos, and Cidade Universitária.

The park features tree-lined paths, lawns, a lake, a children's playground, a youth park, a dog park, a fitness circuit, padel courts, picnic areas, and dining options. It is an interesting stop both for a relaxed walk and for an outdoor break before continuing along route 2796.

• 📍 Location: Campo Grande, Lisbon.
• 🚏 Nearest stop/route section and approximate distance: Campo Grande (Metro) P13, approximately 800 meters away.
• 🏷️ Category: Park and leisure.
• ⭐ Distinctive feature: A large green area with facilities for children, animals, sports, relaxation, and dining, open 24 hours.

Lago Lisboa

Within the Jardim do Campo Grande setting, Lago Lisboa combines a restaurant, bar, and lounge in a location facing the garden. The space is an alternative for anyone who wants to sit down, have a meal, or enjoy a drink without straying from the Campo Grande area.

Its proximity to the lake and children's playground creates a more relaxed setting, suitable for a daytime break or an end-of-afternoon gathering. Since it is just a few minutes' walk from Campo Grande Metro station, it can also serve as an extension of the outing for those arriving or departing on route 2796.

• 📍 Location: Jardim do Campo Grande, number 294, Lisbon.
• 🚏 Nearest stop/route section and approximate distance: Campo Grande (Metro) P13, approximately 900 meters away.
• 🏷️ Category: Restaurant, bar, and lounge.
• ⭐ Distinctive feature: A setting beside the lake and within one of the capital's main urban parks.

LoureShopping

The route's main shopping hub is in Quinta do Infantado, practically next to the stop identified as “Av. Descobertas (C Comercial).” LoureShopping brings together approximately 110 stores across two floors, a hypermarket, food court, restaurants, services, and free parking.

It is the route's most versatile destination for handling different errands at a single stop: shopping, stocking the pantry, eating, having coffee, looking for services, or combining the visit with a leisure activity. The complex also features Parque Verde, covering more than 50,000 square meters, extending the experience beyond the shopping center's indoor environment.

• 📍 Location: Avenida das Descobertas, 90, Quinta do Infantado, Loures.
• 🚏 Nearest stop/route section and approximate distance: Av. Descobertas (C Comercial), approximately 200 meters away.
• 🏷️ Category: Shopping center, retail, supermarket, and dining.
• ⭐ Distinctive feature: It brings together stores, a hypermarket, restaurants, services, events, and a large green area in the same complex.

Parque Urbano do Infantado

For those who prefer exchanging shop windows for open space, Parque Urbano do Infantado is in the same area as LoureShopping and is one of the best leisure options along the route. The park was designed as a community space for the development, with paths, lawns, a children's playground, a youth park, a dog park, and a fitness circuit.

The space also includes a skate park, basketball court, padel courts, an outdoor amphitheater, a picnic area, and a café with a terrace. At a higher point, visitors will find areas with views of the Loures floodplain, creating an interesting contrast with the nearby shopping area.

• 📍 Location: Rua Pêro da Covilhã and the surrounding Quinta do Infantado area, Loures.
• 🚏 Nearest stop/route section and approximate distance: Av. Descobertas 71 or the stops on Rua Vasco Gama, between 300 and 500 meters away.
• 🏷️ Category: Urban park and outdoor leisure.
• ⭐ Distinctive feature: It brings together sports, relaxation, children's activities, skating, padel, picnicking, and events in an area with views of the floodplain.

Cineplace Loures

Cineplace is route 2796's option for anyone looking for a cinema without having to travel to central Lisbon. The complex is located in LoureShopping, on Avenida das Descobertas, and can be accessed directly from the Infantado shopping area.

Combining it with the shopping center's stores and restaurants makes it possible to plan a complete outing: shopping during the day, a meal in the food court, and a movie afterward. Before setting out, it is worth checking the schedule and box-office hours, which may vary depending on the day and the new releases showing.

• 📍 Location: LoureShopping, Avenida das Descobertas, 90, Loures.
• 🚏 Nearest stop/route section and approximate distance: Av. Descobertas (C Comercial), approximately 200 meters away.
• 🏷️ Category: Cinema and entertainment.
• ⭐ Distinctive feature: It allows visitors to combine movies, dining, and shopping at a single point accessible from the route.

Mission to Escape

Also located inside LoureShopping, Mission to Escape adds an interactive entertainment option to the route. Its concept is based on escape-room games, in which participants must solve puzzles and overcome challenges as a team.

It is an especially interesting alternative for groups of friends, families, and celebrations looking for something beyond movies or traditional dining. Since it is in the same complex as Cineplace, it can be included in a leisure itinerary through Infantado, using the same route 2796 shopping-area stop.

• 📍 Location: LoureShopping, Avenida das Descobertas, 90, Loures.
• 🚏 Nearest stop/route section and approximate distance: Av. Descobertas (C Comercial), approximately 200 meters away.
• 🏷️ Category: Entertainment, games, and escape room.
• ⭐ Distinctive feature: A collaborative and immersive activity that turns a visit to the shopping center into a group challenge experience.

Parque Urbano Quinta da Flamenga

In Vialonga, Parque Urbano Quinta da Flamenga is the main outdoor leisure highlight directly associated with the Avenida Flamenga section. The space was created for relaxation, community activities, and exercise, with pedestrian paths and areas intended for different groups.

The park has a multi-sports court equipped for activities such as futsal, handball, volleyball, and basketball. It is a good choice for anyone getting off near the school or at the stops on Avenida Flamenga who wants to walk, take the children to play, or enjoy a sports area without leaving the town.

• 📍 Location: Rua Joaquim da Silva Gomes, 1, Vialonga.
• 🚏 Nearest stop/route section and approximate distance: Av. Flamenga (Escola) or Av. Flamenga 4, approximately 500 meters away.
• 🏷️ Category: Urban park, sports, and leisure.
• ⭐ Distinctive feature: Pedestrian paths and a multi-sports area equipped for various outdoor activities.

Route 2796 therefore serves as a mobility itinerary between three municipalities and several types of activities. At the start of the route, passengers find a park, lake, and dining options in Campo Grande; in Infantado, they can combine shopping, dining, cinema, an escape room, and outdoor activities; and in Vialonga, they have access to an urban park focused on community activities and sports. Since the frequency varies according to direction and type of day, the recommendation is to plan the outbound and return journeys before setting out, especially on Sundays and public holidays.

Sources

• Lisbon City Council — Jardim Dr. Mário Soares
• Lago Lisboa
• LoureShopping
• LoureShopping — hours and facilities
• Institute of Cinema and Audiovisual — Orient Cineplace
• Loures City Council — Parque Urbano do Infantado
• APAP — Parque Urbano do Infantado
• Municipality of Vila Franca de Xira — Nature and leisure
• Municipality of Vila Franca de Xira — Tourism offerings guide
• LoureShopping — events calendar and Mission to Escape