Just over half an hour from Lisbon, Moita is well worth a visit as a couple or with the family. Take a look at our itinerary and book a trip to the south bank of the Tagus.
1 – Moita Quay
A key point in the town’s development, it is now one of the municipality’s picture postcards, with its colorful boats on the waters of the Tagus. It is from here that the tourist trips aboard the “O Boa Viagem” sailboat now depart.
2 – Historic center
This is one of the most pleasant areas of the town, with terraces, restaurants and some historic sites. These include the Altar of Nossa Senhora da Piedade (8th century) and the Paços do Concelho building.
3 – Chapel of São Sebastião
Dating back to the 16th century, this chapel is located in a spot with beautiful views of the Tagus and the surrounding region. Another church in the town worth a visit is the Church of Nossa Senhora da Boa Viagem.
4 – Municipal Park
The town’s main green area is almost 4,000 square meters, designed by the architect Gonçalo Ribeiro Telles.
5 – Bullring
Designed in 1950, it is the center of the municipality’s bullfighting culture, which takes on special expression with the bullfights and races that take place during the municipality’s festivals.
6 – Rosário River Beach
This is probably the most popular spot in the county during the summer. It has beach facilities, a summer library and a picnic area.
7 – Alhos Vedros Tide Mill
Built in the first half of the 15th century to grind cereals and produce flour, it is now an interesting cultural and museum center.
8 – Church of São Lourenço, in Alhos Vedros
With its origins in the 13th century, it has undergone successive alterations over the centuries. Its five side chapels and the tomb of the knight Fernão de Casal stand out.
9 – Sarilhos Pequenos Naval Shipyard
An emblematic site of the municipality’s naval tradition, it is still used today for building and repairing boats. It’s worth going there, chatting to the masters and learning more about this craft.
10 – Sítio das Marinhas
Located in a salt marsh area, it has an Environmental Interpretation Center and a navy that helps show how salt is extracted.