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Loures
Visit Loures for a half‑day if you’re in Lisbon (main sights 2–3 h) or stay a night when using Lisbon Airport as a base.
Loures is a suburban municipality of Greater Lisbon with historic churches, a baroque palace and a ceramics museum. It lies on the A1, A8 and A9 motorways and is served by several Lisbon bus lines, making it easy to reach for a quick visit or a night near the airport.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat, occasional thunderstorms)
- 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 ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- 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 Loures112 ▾
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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 Loures, 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
- SafetyLoures is generally safe; stay aware of traffic on busy motorways and keep valuables secure in crowded bus stops.
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use cafés.Portugal-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 112 fire and 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 Airport (8 km (5 mi) north, shuttle bus or taxi 15–20 min).LIS Lisbon Airport (5 mi (8 km) north, shuttle bus or taxi 15–20 min).
- Getting aroundLisbon city buses (routes 207, 208, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215) reach Loures in 20–30 min; taxis or rideshare are common.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€1–2 (≈ US$2–3)
- Metro or bus rideBus ticket Lisbon‑Lourescheck€2.5 (≈ US$3)
- Museum or sight ticketEntry museum (average)€3–5 (≈ US$4–6)
- Budget bedMid‑range hotel double room, a night, per room€55 (≈ US$65)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel double room, a night, per room€80 (≈ US$95)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel double room, a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €30 (≈ US$35) · Mid €55 (≈ US$65) · High €85 (≈ US$100)
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 Airport (8 km (5 mi) north, shuttle bus or taxi 15–20 min)LIS Lisbon Airport (5 mi (8 km) north, shuttle bus or taxi 15–20 min)
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
Loures: 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)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
4 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°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
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Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Lisbon city buses (routes 207, 208, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215) reach Loures in 20–30 min; taxis or rideshare are common. Car is useful for A1/A8 access.
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 city centre
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Lisbon bus 207/208, about 25 min
Combine with a quick walk in historic Alfama or Belém.
Sintra
cautionDoor to door: ≈1 h
Train from Rossio station, 30 min, then bus to town
Full day needed; consider a separate overnight stay.
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.
Holiday Inn Express Lisbon Airport
Convenient for early flights, 15 min by taxi to Loures centre
VIP Executive Santa Iria Hotel
Four‑star, pool, free parking, 10 min drive to town centre
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
- €45–80 (≈ US$55–95) excl. bed
- High
- €80 (≈ US$95)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel double room1 × 1 night × €80 | €80 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × €55 | €55 |
| Lisbon‑Loures bus ticket (single)1 × €3 · check | €3 |
| eSIM data (5 days)1 × €15 · check | €15 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €15 |
| Trip total≈ €168 per person per day, bed included | €168≈ US$200 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and intercity rail excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Pastel de nata | €1–1.5 (≈ US$2) |
| Bus ticket Lisbon‑Lourescheck | €2.5 (≈ US$3) |
| Entry museum (average) | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus schedules may change on holidays – check the Carris website.
- Parking in the historic centre can be limited; use municipal lots.
- Some museum opening hours are seasonal – verify before visiting.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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My bed tonight
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Para este endereço, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police112
- Fire and ambulance112
Embassy
US consulate in Lisbon; other embassies in Lisbon.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Lisbon‑Loures bus: about €2.5 (≈ US$3), 20–30 min (check)
Say or show
- Desculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (deh-skool-peh)
- Obrigado — Thank you (ob-ree-gah-doo)
- Quanto custa? — How much is it? (kwahn-too koos-tah)
- Onde é a casa de banho? — Where is the bathroom? (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 Loures. 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, occasional thunderstorms) · 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
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a short bus‑to‑airport shuttle for travellers with early flights.
- Create a walking loop linking Palácio do Correio‑Mor, Igreja de Santa Maria and the ceramics museum.
Sources
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