Major city · Portugal
Almada
One day is enough for Almada: see Cristo Rei, stroll the old town, and relax at Costa da Caparica beach; add extra time only for surf lessons.
Almada sits on the south bank of the Tagus opposite Lisbon. Its main attractions – Cristo Rei statue, historic Almada Velha, and the long Costa da Caparica beach – are close together, making a half‑day to full‑day visit realistic. Public transport (ferry, train, bus, tram) connects easily to Lisbon and the surrounding peninsula.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat, crowds)
- Airport
- LIS
- Nights
- 1
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Iberia ↗Plan meals on the Iberian clock: Spanish kitchens serve lunch from about 13:30–14:00 and dinner from 20:30–21:00; Portugal eats an hour or so earlier. Early evenings are for tapas or petiscos, not full meals.
- Iberia ↗Inland Spain and Portugal (Seville, Córdoba, Madrid, the Alentejo) pass 40 °C in heatwaves from late June to August: sightsee before 11:00 and after 18:00, and keep July–August for the coasts and the green north.
- Iberia ↗Andorra and Gibraltar have their own border and customs rules and are reached only through Spain (or France for Andorra); read their pages before adding them, especially if you hold a limited Schengen visa.
- Portugal ↗Portugal is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
- Portugal ↗Alfa Pendular and Intercidades trains assign seats: book Lisbon–Porto ahead in summer and on holiday weekends.
- Portugal ↗Many motorways, including the Algarve's A22, use electronic tolls only: ask the hire company for a transponder before you drive off.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Almada112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Almada, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Portugal-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckEU plans roam at home prices; others should check or buy an eSIM.Portugal-wide
- Tap waterSafe to drink from the tap everywhere; tap water in restaurants is on request.Portugal-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% for good service.Portugal-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Portugal-wide
- SafetyAlmada is generally safe; stay aware of pickpockets in crowded ferry stations and keep valuables out of sight on the beach.
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use cafés.Portugal-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 112 fire/ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums and palaces close on Monday; small shops close at lunch and on Sunday.Portugal-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportLIS Lisbon Portela Airport (30 min by train or ferry to Almada).
- Getting aroundFerry (€1.20 (≈ US$2)) from Cacilhas, Fertagus train, or TST buses (152, 160, 176, 260).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee in café€1–2 (≈ US$2–3)
- Metro or bus rideTram ticket (card)€0.85 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedYouth hostel dorm, a night, per person€13 (≈ US$16)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range double room, a night, per room€80 (≈ US$95)
- High-end bedMid‑range double room, a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €30 (≈ US$35) · Mid €45 (≈ US$55) · High €70 (≈ US$85)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- LIS Lisbon Portela Airport (30 min by train or ferry to Almada)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Feb
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Mar
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Apr
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Dec
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C) low), wettest Jan (9 rain days), driest Jul (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Almada: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
9 rd
Feb
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
8 rd
Mar
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
3 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
3 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Nov
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Dec
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Ferry (€1.20) from Cacilhas, Fertagus train, or TST buses (152, 160, 176, 260). City tram tickets €0.85 (card €0.50). Car via A2 (no toll Lisbon→Almada, €1.85 reverse).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Christ the King (Cristo Rei)
goDoor to door: ≈45 min total
Bus 101 from Almada centre, 15 min; or walk uphill 20 min
Elevator ride costs €5; great city views.
Costa da Caparica beach
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Train to Pragal then local bus 15 min, or drive 10 min
Surf lessons €30 per group; beach free.
Almada Velha (old town)
goDoor to door: ≈20 min
Walk from city centre, 10 min
Explore narrow streets, local cafés.
Casa da Cerca art centre
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Bus 102 to Almada Velha, 10 min
Contemporary exhibitions, modest entry fee.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Almada Youth Hostel
Budget dorm, near Pragal; good for day‑trippers
Mercure Lisboa Almada
Mid‑range hotel, central Pragal, easy bus access
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €30–45 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- €45–70 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- High
- €70 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range double room1 × 1 night × €80 | €80 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × €45 | €45 |
| Ferry Cacilhas‑Almada round trip1 × €1 · check | €1 |
| Tram single ticket (card purchase)1 × €1 · check | €1 |
| Surf group lesson (Caparica)1 × €30 · check | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €16 |
| Trip total≈ €173 per person per day, bed included | €173≈ US$250 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and intercity rail excluded.
Prices of common things
| Ferry Cacilhas‑Almada | €1.20 (≈ US$2) |
| Tram ticket (card) | €0.85 (≈ under US$1) |
| Surf lesson (group) | €30 (≈ US$35) |
| Cristo Rei elevator | €5 (≈ US$6) |
| Coffee in café | €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Ferry runs every 15‑20 min; check schedule in off‑peak hours.
- Tram card costs €0.50 (≈ under US$1); keep it topped up.
- Beach surf lessons require advance booking in summer.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire/ambulance
- 112
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Emergency
- Police112
- Fire/ambulance112
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Ferry Cacilhas ↔ Almada: about €1.20 (≈ US$2) each way, 15 min (check)
- Tram single ride: €0.85 (≈ under US$1) with card (check)
- Train Fertagus Lisbon‑Almada: ≈ €2.50, 20 min (check)
Say or show
- Desculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (deʃˈkuɫpɨ)
- Obrigado — Thank you (obɾiˈɡadu)
- Quanto custa? — How much is it? (ˈkwɐ̃tu ˈkusta)
- Onde é a casa de banho? — Where is the toilet? (ˈõdɨ ˈɛ ɐ ˈkɐzɐ dɨ ˈbɐɲu)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Almada. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (heat, crowds) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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