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Almada



Almada (pron. ) is a city and a municipality in Portugal with a total area of 70.0 km² and a total population of 164,844 inhabitants. The city proper has a population of 101,500.

The municipality is composed of 11 parishes, and is located in the district of Setúbal.

The present Mayor (as of 2005) is Maria Emília Neto de Sousa, elected by the Unitarian Democratic Coalition.

The municipal holiday is June 24.

Parishes

  • Almada
  • Cacilhas
  • Caparica
  • Charneca da Caparica
  • Costa da Caparica
  • Cova da Piedade
  • Feijó
  • Laranjeiro
  • Pragal
  • Sobreda
  • Trafaria


  • Transportation


    The 25 de Abril Bridge links Lisbon and Almada, which are on opposite sides of the Tagus river. Almada is a transportation hub and a fast-growing suburb. The municipality will be served by a light-rail transit system, the Metro do Sul do Tejo linking it to the suburban rail system serving Greater Lisbon and the municipality of Seixal.

    General info


    The city of Almada is the seat of the municipality. Small, but densely populated, the municipality is limited from the east by Seixal and from the south by Sesimbra. Almada is a coastal municipality, bordering with the Atlantic Ocean.

    The municipality received a foral from Dom Sancho I in 1190.

    Notable natives

  • Da Weasel (hip-hop band)
  • Luís Figo
  • Carlos Sousa (rally pilot)


  • Town twinning
  • Porto Amboim, Angola
  • Sal, Cape Vert
  • Regla, Cuba


  • External links

  • Municipality official website
  • Photos from Almada



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    Lagoas Park 8.9/10
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    Vip Suites do Marquês Score 7.375 from 17 reviews
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    Located on Avenida da Liberdade, right in the heart of Lisbon, this is an elegant 5-star hotel. Renowned for its business meeting facilities for top executives, Tivoli Lisboa continues the tradition of being a well-known meeting point in the city. You can enjoy a drink in the privacy of the Terraço Bar with a superb view over Lisbon, or take a moment to relax in the lobby bar. We suggest a visit to our lively Brasserie Flo Lisbon restaurant which satisfies even the most discerning of palates. At the Terraço Restaurant, enjoy a selection of stylish dishes, accompanied by a unique view over the city. ... more
     
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