Guide to Route 3109: Shopping, Markets and Leisure Along the Route Between Fogueteiro and Seixal Business Park

Guide to Route 3109: Shopping, Markets and Leisure Along the Route Between Fogueteiro and Seixal Business Park

Between Fogueteiro Station and Seixal Business Park, route 3109 passes through an area with shopping centres, neighbourhood shops, municipal markets and new public leisure spaces.

The route begins next to Fogueteiro Station, an important railway and road transport hub in the municipality, and continues through Casal do Marco, including sections of EN10 and Rua da Indústria. It is a journey marked by the transition between residential areas, local shops and business districts.

In the first half of the journey, passengers will find convenient options for shopping and meals, notably RioSul Shopping, Casal do Marco Municipal Market and the ALDI supermarket. Further on, within Casal do Marco, green spaces and recreational facilities provide places for residents and visitors to pause.

The distances shown are approximate and estimated from the coordinates provided for the route and the locations of the establishments. The frequency reported for the route is 5 departures in the outbound direction and 6 in the return direction on weekdays; on Saturdays, there are 4 departures in each direction; on Sundays and public holidays, 2 departures in each direction.

RioSul Shopping

Right at the start of the journey, RioSul Shopping is the main option for anyone looking to combine shopping, dining and entertainment in one place. The shopping centre is next to Fogueteiro Station, just a few minutes' walk from the initial stop of route 3109.

The centre brings together more than one hundred shops spread across two floors, restaurants, a hypermarket, terrace, children's playground and car park. The selection includes fashion, technology, health and beauty, services, a bookshop, dining and cinema, making it suitable both for a quick purchase and for an afternoon with the family.

• 📍 Location: Avenida Libertadores de Timor Loro Sae, Torre da Marinha, Seixal.
• 🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: Fogueteiro Station P6, approximately 300 metres away.
• 🏷️ Category: Shopping centre, dining and entertainment.
• ⭐ Distinguishing feature: It is a shopping and leisure hub integrated with Fogueteiro railway station, with shops, restaurants, a hypermarket, children's playground and cinema.

Casal do Marco Municipal Market

For an experience more closely connected to traditional commerce, Casal do Marco Municipal Market is one of the route's most interesting stops. Located next to Rua do Desembargador, the market serves as a source of supplies for the local population and concentrates a selection of fresh products.

Seixal Municipal Council identifies the site as a fresh-produce area, operating regularly from Tuesday to Saturday. It is an alternative for those who prefer to shop at local businesses and also a good starting point for discovering everyday life in Casal do Marco.

• 📍 Location: Rua do Desembargador, next to the Casal do Marco shopping area.
• 🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: CASAL MARCO (R DESEMBARGADOR72) MERCADO, approximately 100 metres away.
• 🏷️ Category: Municipal market and local shops.
• ⭐ Distinguishing feature: Direct access from the market's own stop and a selection focused on fresh products and everyday shopping.

ALDI Casal do Marco

Anyone needing to do some quick shopping will find ALDI Casal do Marco very close to the EN10 corridor served by route 3109. The store offers food products, household items and practical solutions for everyday shopping, with parking and obstacle-free accessibility.

As it is just a few minutes from the route's stops, the supermarket can be useful both for residents returning home and for workers in the business district. The store is open daily, according to information provided by the chain itself, although it is advisable to check for any changes before travelling.

• 📍 Location: Rua 1 de Dezembro de 1640, Casal do Marco.
• 🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: CASAL MARCO (EN 10 KM 12500), approximately 100 metres away.
• 🏷️ Category: Supermarket.
• ⭐ Distinguishing feature: Very close to the route, with parking and an offering geared towards quick shopping and everyday products.

Jardim da Juventude

Jardim da Juventude is a simple option for anyone looking for an outdoor break without straying far from the route. Located on Rua da Infância in Casal do Marco, the site has a children's playground and equipment intended for outdoor exercise.

It is best suited to families with children and residents who want to walk or do a brief physical activity. Its proximity to the market area and residential streets makes it possible to combine a visit with other commercial stops in the neighbourhood.

• 📍 Location: Rua da Infância, Casal do Marco.
• 🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: CASAL MARCO (EN10KM121) (X) PINHAL FRADES, approximately 300 metres away.
• 🏷️ Category: Children's playground and outdoor exercise area.
• ⭐ Distinguishing feature: A free neighbourhood leisure facility, suitable for a short stop with children or light physical activity.

Casal do Marco Urban Park

Opened in June 2026, Casal do Marco Urban Park is the most significant new leisure attraction along the route. Set in a green space bordered by Rua Deolinda Quartim and EN10, the park covers an area of more than one hectare and was designed for community gatherings.

The facility combines seating areas, a walking path, an exercise circuit and a pump track for bicycles, scooters and roller skates. The new structure expands the neighbourhood's recreational offering and may be of particular interest to families, young people and urban sports enthusiasts.

• 📍 Location: Green space between Rua Deolinda Quartim and National Road 10, Casal do Marco.
• 🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: CASAL MARCO (EN 10 KM 13000), approximately 400 metres away.
• 🏷️ Category: Urban park, leisure and sport.
• ⭐ Distinguishing feature: An approximately 1,000-square-metre pump track, exercise circuit, pedestrian paths and outdoor seating areas.

Pinhal de Frades Municipal Market

The route section identified with the connection to Pinhal de Frades makes it possible to reach Pinhal de Frades Municipal Market with a longer walk. The site is dedicated to the fresh-produce trade and is part of the municipal market network of the Seixal municipality.

A visit makes most sense for those who intend to explore the area at leisure, especially on Tuesday to Saturday mornings, when the market is open. There are also neighbourhood facilities and recreational areas nearby, making it possible to turn the journey into a walk through the Pinhal de Frades area.

• 📍 Location: Pinhal de Frades, Seixal.
• 🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: CASAL MARCO (EN10KM121) (X) PINHAL FRADES, approximately 1 kilometre away.
• 🏷️ Category: Municipal market and fresh-produce shops.
• ⭐ Distinguishing feature: A local shopping alternative for fresh produce, operating regularly from Tuesday to Saturday.

Route 3109 is particularly useful for connecting Fogueteiro Station with Casal do Marco's main commercial points and the Seixal business area. As the number of departures is limited, it is worth checking the timetable for the relevant direction and type of day in advance, especially on Sundays and public holidays. For a short outing, the itinerary can begin at RioSul Shopping, continue through the market and ALDI, and end at Casal do Marco Urban Park, using the route's own stops to reduce walking distances.

Sources

• Carris Metropolitana — list of routes and identification of route 3109
• Fertagus — Fogueteiro Station and connection to RioSul Shopping
• RioSul Shopping — shops, restaurants and services
• Seixal Municipal Council — municipal markets
• Seixal Municipal Council — Casal do Marco Urban Park
• Seixal Municipal Council — green spaces
• ALDI — Casal do Marco store