Guide to Route 4725: from Sete Rios to Setúbal, amid culture, shopping, and leisure
Connecting Sete Rios Station in Lisbon to the Várzea Terminal in Setúbal, route 4725 crosses the 25 de Abril Bridge and brings passengers closer to some of the main cultural, shopping, dining, and leisure areas in both cities.
The route begins at one of Lisbon’s major mobility hubs, in Sete Rios, and continues through areas such as Calouste Gulbenkian Avenue and Ceuta Avenue before reaching the crossing over the Tagus. On the southern side, the route passes through Setúbal’s entrance areas and travels along Dom João II Avenue, near the Carlos Relvas Bullring, the Setúbal Transport Interchange, and the Várzea area.
It is a route with two very distinct settings: first, the capital’s urban and cultural rhythm, with gardens, museums, and former industrial areas that have been redeveloped; then, Setúbal’s more open scale, where shopping centers, traditional markets, urban parks, and historic facilities are relatively close to the listed stops.
Notice: the distances shown are approximate and estimated from the route coordinates, the provided stops, and the locations of the establishments. The route has 41 departures in the Lisbon–Setúbal direction on weekdays, 22 on Saturdays, and 22 on Sundays and public holidays; in the Setúbal–Lisbon direction, there are 43 departures on weekdays, 22 on Saturdays, and 22 on Sundays and public holidays. The fare and operator were not provided in the available data.
| Location | Category | Nearest stop/section | Approximate distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisbon Zoo | Leisure and tourist attraction | Sete Rios (Station) P7 | 200 to 400 meters |
| Gulbenkian Garden | Park and culture | Calouste Gulbenkian Avenue | 700 meters to 1 kilometer |
| LX Factory | Creative center, shopping, and dining | Ceuta Avenue or the Alcântara-Terra section | 1.2 to 1.8 kilometers |
| Carlos Relvas Bullring | Heritage and events | Setúbal (Avenida João II 6) – Escola Pinheirinhos | 200 to 500 meters |
| Alegro Setúbal | Shopping center, cinema, and dining | Dom João II Avenue | 600 to 900 meters |
| Livramento Market | Traditional market and dining | Setúbal (ITS) Interior P5 | 1 to 1.5 kilometers |
| Algodeia Park | Urban park and outdoor leisure | Várzea (Terminal) P1 | 500 to 900 meters |
Lisbon Zoo
Right at the beginning of the route, the Sete Rios stop places passengers just a few minutes’ walk from one of Lisbon’s best-known family attractions. The zoo is located in Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado, next to the railway station, bus terminal, and Jardim Zoológico metro station, forming one of the easiest places in the capital to access without a car.
The site combines biodiversity conservation, environmental education, and entertainment. Among the attractions highlighted by the zoo itself are the Dolphin Bay, cable car, Reptile House, Quintinha, and bird presentations. It is a good choice for a several-hour outing, especially for families, but also for anyone who wants to begin the trip with a major attraction before continuing south.
- 📍 Location: Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado, Sete Rios, Lisbon.
- 🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: Sete Rios (Station) P7, approximately 200 to 400 meters away.
- 🏷️ Category: Leisure, environmental education, and tourist attraction.
- ⭐ Distinguishing feature: a wide variety of animals and attractions around an important transport hub.
Gulbenkian Garden
The Calouste Gulbenkian Avenue section is the best reference for anyone intending to visit one of Lisbon’s most distinctive green spaces. The garden of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation was designed as a carefully planned landscape, with a lake, stream, paths through the vegetation, resting areas, and an open-air amphitheater.
More than just a break in the middle of the city, the garden serves as a gateway to a cultural hub that hosts exhibitions, activities, music, and programming for different audiences. The Foundation itself states that the garden is open daily from sunrise to sunset, with free admission. The museum and other cultural facilities may have their own schedules, so it is worth checking the program before the trip.
- 📍 Location: Avenida de Berna, next to the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, Lisbon.
- 🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: Calouste Gulbenkian Avenue, between 700 meters and 1 kilometer away.
- 🏷️ Category: Urban park, culture, and artistic programming.
- ⭐ Distinguishing feature: a tranquil setting, striking landscape design, and the possibility of combining an outdoor walk with cultural activities.
LX Factory
For those who prefer independent shopping, restaurants, cafés, art, and architecture, the section between Ceuta Avenue and Alcântara-Terra is the most interesting part of the Lisbon side of the route. LX Factory occupies former industrial facilities on Rua Rodrigues de Faria and has transformed Alcântara’s industrial past into a hub of creativity and social interaction.
The complex brings together businesses related to fashion, communications, design, art, architecture, and gastronomy, as well as hosting events and concerts. The atmosphere is defined by industrial structures, urban façades, and walkways that invite visitors to stroll without rushing. Since the listed stop is on the access route rather than inside the complex, this section requires a longer walk than the other locations in this selection.
- 📍 Location: Rua Rodrigues de Faria, 103, Alcântara, Lisbon.
- 🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: Avenida de Ceuta (Banco Alimentar) P2 or Alcântara-Terra (Station), between 1.2 and 1.8 kilometers away.
- 🏷️ Category: Creative center, shopping, dining, and events.
- ⭐ Distinguishing feature: a former industrial area converted into a “creative island,” with shops, restaurants, exhibitions, and cultural programming.
Carlos Relvas Bullring
In Setúbal, the stop on Avenida João II near Escola Pinheirinhos is the closest reference point to the Carlos Relvas Bullring. The building, inaugurated in 1889, is a striking architectural presence in the city, with an octagonal layout and decorative elements associated with the Neo-Mudéjar style.
The bullring is no longer solely a venue associated with bullfighting and also features in Setúbal’s cultural and popular programming, including events and activities held in the city. Even when there is no show, the surrounding area is worth visiting for anyone interested in urban heritage and the history of Setúbal’s development at the end of the 19th century.
- 📍 Location: Dom João II Avenue and Bairro Baptista area, Setúbal.
- 🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: Setúbal (Avenida João II 6) – Escola Pinheirinhos, approximately 200 to 500 meters away.
- 🏷️ Category: Historic heritage, architecture, and events.
- ⭐ Distinguishing feature: a historic octagonal building with Neo-Mudéjar-inspired façades and a strong presence in Setúbal’s cityscape.
Alegro Setúbal
The Dom João II Avenue section also provides access to Alegro Setúbal, a practical option for shopping, meals, cinema, and services. The shopping center is located on Avenida Antero de Quental and includes shops, restaurants, an Auchan hypermarket, Cinema City, a gym, a pharmacy, and other services.
It is especially convenient for those arriving in Setúbal on a day with unstable weather or needing to take care of several activities in one place. The complex states that its shops and services operate daily, with separate hours for dining, the hypermarket, and the cinema, which should be checked before visiting.
- 📍 Location: Avenida Antero de Quental, No. 2, Setúbal.
- 🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: Dom João II Avenue, between 600 and 900 meters away.
- 🏷️ Category: Shopping center, shopping, dining, and entertainment.
- ⭐ Distinguishing feature: brings shopping, food, a hypermarket, and a cinema together in a single complex near the Dom João II Avenue corridor.
Livramento Market
Passengers getting off at the Setúbal Transport Interchange can walk to Livramento Market on Avenida Luísa Todi. Founded more than a century ago, the market is one of the main places to experience the city’s commercial daily life and find fresh products, especially fish, fruit, vegetables, meat, and other foods.
The site also has considerable tourist and culinary significance: in addition to the traditional stalls, it stands out for its connection to Setúbal’s culinary identity and for the artworks installed inside, such as the sculptures “The Merchants” by Augusto Cid. It is a recommended stop for anyone who wants to shop, have a coffee, or simply observe the activity of a historic market.
- 📍 Location: Avenida Luísa Todi, No. 163, Setúbal.
- 🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: Setúbal (ITS) Interior P5, between 1 and 1.5 kilometers away.
- 🏷️ Category: Traditional market, food retail, and dining.
- ⭐ Distinguishing feature: market tradition, fresh products, and a direct connection to Setúbal’s culinary culture.
Algodeia Park
The Várzea Terminal is a good gateway to Algodeia Park, a green space created next to the city’s rainwater retention system. The area, covering more than 27,000 square meters, combines environmental and leisure functions, offering paths, a playground, a café, and a lake with a small island.
The park is an excellent choice for ending the route with an outdoor walk. The presence of waterfowl, centuries-old olive trees, and riparian vegetation creates a landscape different from that found in Setúbal’s more built-up center. On pleasant days, the site serves as a resting place before returning on route 4725.
- 📍 Location: Rua dos Arcos, 23, Setúbal.
- 🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: Várzea (Terminal) P1, between 500 and 900 meters away.
- 🏷️ Category: Urban park, nature, and family leisure.
- ⭐ Distinguishing feature: a lake, waterfowl watching, a playground, and integration between flood control and recreational use.
Route 4725 therefore serves as a useful connection for creating different itineraries without changing transportation between Lisbon and Setúbal. In the outbound direction, it is possible to start at the zoo or Gulbenkian, continue to Alcântara’s creative area, and end the day among Alegro, the bullring, Livramento Market, and Setúbal’s parks. On the return journey, simply plan boarding carefully around the timetables and bear in mind that some locations, such as LX Factory and Livramento Market, require longer walks from the stops.