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Amadora
Use Amadora as a budget one‑night base near Lisbon; metro or train 10‑15 min to city centre, then explore Lisbon.
Amadora is a dense suburb of Lisbon with three metro stations on the Blue Line and three CP commuter‑train stops. It lacks major sights but offers cheap accommodation and easy 10‑15 min links to Lisbon, making it suitable for a single night before heading into the capital.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat, crowds in Lisbon)
- 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
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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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 Amadora112 ▾
- All services112
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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 Amadora, 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
- SafetyAmadora is generally safe; typical urban caution applies—keep belongings secure on public transport and watch for pickpockets in crowded metro.
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use cafés.Portugal-wide
- Emergency numbers112 All services (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.
- AirportcheckLIS Lisbon Portela Airport (Main international airport, about 15 km (9.3 mi) south; transfer by metro, bus or taxi, total ~30 min (check).).LIS Lisbon Portela Airport (Main international airport, about 9.3 mi (15 km) south; transfer by metro, bus or taxi, total ~30 min (check).).
- Getting aroundMetro (Blue Line) links Reboleira, Amadora Este and Alfornelos to Lisbon centre in ~15 min.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee in a café€1–2 (≈ US$2–3)
- Street or quick mealBifana (pork sandwich)has: pork€3–5 (≈ US$4–6)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi 5 km (3.1 mi)Taxi 3.1 mi (5 km)€12–15 (≈ US$14–18)
- Metro or bus rideMetro single ticketcheck€1.50 (≈ US$2)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person€25 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedHotel room (double), a night, per room€65 (≈ US$80)
- High-end bedHotel room (double), a night, per room€80 (≈ US$95)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €30 (≈ US$35) · Mid €55 (≈ US$65) · High €80 (≈ US$95)
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 (Main international airport, about 15 km (9.3 mi) south; transfer by metro, bus or taxi, total ~30 min (check).)LIS Lisbon Portela Airport (Main international airport, about 9.3 mi (15 km) south; transfer by metro, bus or taxi, total ~30 min (check).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Feb
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Mar
Best
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
not flagged
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
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Nov
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Dec
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Best: Mar–May, 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 (12 rain days), driest Jul (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Amadora: 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)
12 rd
Feb
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
10 rd
Mar
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
4 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
5 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
7 rd
Oct
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9 rd
Nov
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
11 rd
Dec
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
12 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
Metro (Blue Line) links Reboleira, Amadora Este and Alfornelos to Lisbon centre in ~15 min. CP commuter trains on the Sintra line stop at Amadora, Reboleira and Santa Cruz‑Damaia. Buses (Vimeca, Carris, Rodoviária) serve local routes. Car drivers can use A9, A16, IC17 or IC19 ring roads.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Lisbon centre
goDoor to door: ≈20 min
Metro Blue Line from Amadora Este to Marquês de Pombal, ~15 min
Use a 24‑h Viva Viagem card for stored credit.
Necrópole de Carenque
goDoor to door: ≈15 min
Walk 10 min from Avenida Luis de Sá or take a short bus
Free entry, check opening hours on municipal site.
KidZania Lisboa (UBBO mall)
goDoor to door: ≈20 min
Metro to Reboleira then walk ~5 min to UBBO
Tickets €10‑22.5; children under 3 free. Check exact walking distance.
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.
Hotel Amadora Palace
Two‑star, 29 rooms; address Avenida Santos Matos 1, near Amadora Este station.
Hotel Primavera
Two‑star, 23 rooms; address Rua Elias Garcia 342, close to Reboleira station.
Ibis Lisboa Alfragide
Two‑star, 129 rooms; address Alto de Cabreira, Estrada da Circunvalação, convenient for A9 ring‑road drivers.
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
| Hostel dorm bed1 × 1 night × €25 | €25 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × €30 | €30 |
| Viva Viagem 24‑h metro/train pass1 × €7 · check | €7 |
| KidZania ticket (adult)1 × €23 · check | €23 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €9 |
| Trip total≈ €94 per person per day, bed included | €94≈ US$110 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and long‑distance train passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee in a café | €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Bifana (pork sandwich)has: pork | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Metro single ticketcheck | €1.50 (≈ US$2) |
| Taxi 5 km | €12–15 (≈ US$14–18) |
| KidZania adult ticket | €22.5 (≈ US$30) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Metro and train tickets are zone‑based; buy a Viva Viagem card for stored credit.
- Peak‑hour trains can be crowded; allow extra 5 min for boarding.
Emergency numbers
- All services
- 112
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Emergency
- Police112
- Fire and ambulance112
- Health line (SNS 24)808 24 24 24
Embassy
US consulate in Lisbon (check address); other embassies in Lisbon.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Metro Blue Line Amadora Este → Marquês de Pombal: about €1.50 (≈ US$2), 15 min (check)
- CP commuter train Amadora → Lisbon Rossio: about €2.30 (≈ US$3), 12 min (check)
Say or show
- Desculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (deh-skool-peh)
- Obrigado — Thank you (oh-bree-gah-doo)
- Quanto custa? — How much is it? (kwahn-too koos-tah)
- Onde fica o metro? — Where is the metro? (ohn-deh fee-kah oo meh-troh)
- Posso pagar com cartão? — Can I pay by card? (poh-soo pah-gar kohn kar-tow)
- Onde é a casa de banho? — Where is the toilet? (ohn-deh eh ah kah-zah deh ban-yo)
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 Amadora. 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: Mar–May, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (heat, crowds in Lisbon) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Metro‑to‑Lisbon route for budget travellers.
- CP commuter‑train for faster link to Sintra line.
- Car access via A9 ring road for day‑trips to coastal towns.
Sources
- officialAmadora municipal site
- secondaryWikidata – Amadora
- secondaryWikivoyage: Amadora, revision 5025797 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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