Almada is a Portuguese city located in the south river bank of Tejo River. Here you will find several cultural spaces, museums and monuments. The most famous of all is Santuário Nacional de Cristo Rei, a viewpoint located at 215m above the sea level with a breathtaking view of the River and the 25th of April Bridge (designed by Gustave Eifel) and a statue of Jesus Christ overlooking the city. Besides this there is also the City Museum , Casa da Cerca – contemporary art Museum and Convento dos Capuchos.
Almada has a big shopping centre, Almada Fórum, where you will find many restaurants, clothing stores and a cinema. This area is also popular due to its proximity to several beaches.
Local families.
Close to the beach and to the north river bank, this is the best of two worlds.
Cristo Rei statue.
Most people living here work in Lisbon, so it is a calm area during the day.
