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Transtejo & Soflusa is a ferry company operating between Lisbon, on the north side of the Tagus River, to the south side of the river at Trafaria, Porto Brandão, Cacilhas (Almada), Seixal, Barreiro, and Montijo.
Routes
Transtejo & Soflusa operates 5 routes across the Tagus.
- Cais do Sodré - Cacilhas
- Cais do Sodré - Seixal
- Cais do Sodré - Montijo
- Belém - Porto Brandão - Trafaria
- Terreiro do Paço - Barreiro
Lisbon lies on the River Tagus (Rio Tejo), about 10km from its mouth at the Atlantic Ocean. The river is about 2km wide opposite the city center and its depth reaches a maximum of 41 meters about two-thirds of the way across from Lisbon to Cacilhas. For many years there was a very intensive service of conventional ferry boats to half a dozen destinations on the southern bank. However, with the opening of the Fertagus railway line and the new Vasco da Gama road bridge, services have been reduced but nevertheless remain frequent to Cacilhas and Barreiro and less frequent to Seixal and Montijo. Catamarans are now exclusively used to the more distant destinations on the 'Outra Banda', the southern side of the river. Until the new Millenium, there were five ferry terminals (estações fluvial) on the Lisbon side of the Tagus, though the first two mentioned below, the Estação do Sul e Sueste and the Cais da Alfândega were adjacent and effectively one site. (TEXT from Wikipedia)
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CAIS DO SODRÉ-
(TERMINAL FLUVIAL DO CAIS DO SODRÉ)
CAIS DO SODRÉ »»»» CACILHAS(*****)
CACILHAS
I suggest a walk along the river. You will find restaurants and cafes. You can enjoy the scenery while you can listen to the gentle waves of the river. Then you will find an elevator. It is free and will take you to the upper part of Cacilhas. Then you should do the reverse route. Then you should take the bus to the Cristo Rei. The views over Lisbon are unique. In Cacilhas there are many restaurants with very good fish and seafood.
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FRAGATA REAL D. Fernando II e Glória
CRISTO - REI (*****)
HOW TO GET THERE:
BUS CACILHAS »»»»» CRISTO REI
BUS 101
BUS 101
Cristo Rei statue is the magnificent statue of Christ that stands on the southern bank of the Rio Tejo and overlooks Lisbon. The statue is popular (and highly recommended) due to the 80-meter high viewing platform which provides stunning views over Lisbon and the suspension bridge.
The journey to the Cristo Rei statue from Lisbon is enjoyable, as part of the route involves a ferry ride across the Tejo River. This guide will provide a detailed description of how to travel from Lisbon to the Cristo Rei Statue by public transport.
To travel to the Cristo Rei Statue from Lisbon requires a ferry that departs from Cais do Sodré ferry terminal and then a short bus ride from Cacilhas bus station. The entire journey takes approximately one hour (depending on connections) and the return trip costs less than 6 euro.
The excursion makes for a pleasant half-day activity while based in Lisbon but as the main attraction is the fabulous view always go on a clear bright day. The following section explains in detail the different stages of the journey to Christ Rei from Lisbon.
The ferry to Cacilhas departs from the Cais do Sodré ferry terminal which is connected to the train and metro station of the same name. Cais do Sodré is the last stop on the green metro line and is the departure train station to Cascais and Estoril. The ferry terminal is just outside the station but is clearly signed.
The Cacilhas ferry is an important commuter route and there are numerous services during the day. It is suggested to avoid the busy rush hour and outside of this time, there is a ferry service at least every 20 minutes. The ferry journey takes 15 minutes and the Cacilhas ferry continues until 1am. The single ferry ticket cost around € 1,35 and is charged to the Viva Viagem ticket, the reusable public transport ticket of Lisbon.
The bus service from Cacilhas bus station to Cristo Rei is the number 101 route. The bus journey takes around 20 minutes and is the final stop of the route. The service has regular departures from Cacilhas bus station. The tickets are purchased from the driver and are not charged to the Viva Viagem ticket. Buses from Cristo Rei back to Cacilhas departs from the same bus stop as the incoming service. Cacilhas bus station is a directly connected to the ferry terminal, next to the overland metro station. The bus station is much quieter than the bus stations in Lisbon and is very easy to navigate. Each of the bus stands is clearly labeled with the services that depart from each stand and at each stand is a clear bus timetable.
TO GO THERE FROM LISBON: Take the boat to Cacilhas in Cais do Sodré (TERMINAL FLUVIAL DO CAIS DO SODRÉ ( metro Cais do Sodré).
In Cacilhas take the bus 101 till the Cristo Rei.
223 meters above sea level stands the Cristo Rei Monument, from which there is a 360º panoramic view over the Tagus Estuary and the two banks of the river.
(P) GPS N 38.67805 ; W 9.17113
Contacts
Santuário do Cristo Rei
Telf.: 00 351 212 751 000 - 00 351 212 751 270
Fax.: 00 351 212 721 279 - 00 351 212 721 901
info@cristorei.pt
LISBOA - CRISTO REI
(P) N38.67805; W9.17113
After entering the zone of the Shrine, the pilgrim/visitor is invited to experience his pilgrimage by visiting several sites before touching the foot of the Statue of Christ-King.
Next to the terrace, besides viewing the City of Lisbon, the pilgrim/visitor runs into the 14 Stations of the Cross.
In this itinerary, the visitor turns pilgrim, and the pilgrim experiences profoundly the love of God for him.
To meditate on the Passion of Christ is to enter into the project of the love of God for mankind.
Throughout the Way of the Cross, the spirit of silence and prayer is essential.
When he turns towards the Parking Lot, he will find, within the monument itself, the niche of the Angel of Portugal ( aka Angel of Peace) giving Holy Communion to the Little Shepherds of Fatima, according to the Apparitions on Loca do Cabeço (Hilltop Grotto), in 1916.
On this site, the visitor will feel deep respect for Jesus and thus will try to promote an environment of peace in his own life.
At the entrance hall of the Monument, we find two oil paintings: one portraying the Consecration of the World to the Immaculate Heart of Mary by Pope John Paul II on March 25, 1984, in St. Peter's Square; the other portraying the Fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9, 1989. These two works are closely linked to the message of the Peace of this Shrine.
Entering the Monument, he will find, on the right side, a hall dedicated to Pope Blessed John XXIII, housing eight paintings allusive to the Encyclical ' Pax in Terris' written by this Pope.
These paintings give away the message that the Universe will only live in harmony, in a climate of Peace, if all men promote their rights and fulfill their duties.
In the Chapel of Our Lady of Peace, the call is to pray.
Beyond the symbolism of the works of art housed in this Chapel, an invitation is made to pray for Peace, prayer which may be written and placed in a box in the Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament. These intentions will be presented to God once a month in a Sunday Mass.
Inside the Chapel, to the right of the space reserved for the Blessed Sacrament, there is the hall dedicated to the Mercy of God.
Upon entering the zone of the elevator, the environment is circular, thus transmitting the idea of moving towards God. The climb of the elevator may remind us of our heavenly vocation.
Once on top, we face the Chapel of the Confidants of the Heart of Jesus. In it we find the relics of Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, to whom Jesus, in the XVII Century, asked for the instauration of the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus; and those of Blessed Maria do Divino Coração, to whom the same Jesus, in the XIX Century, requested that the Pope consecrate all mankind to His Divine Heart.
In this sacred space, we also find one relic of Saint Faustina Kowalska, a Polish Nun, to whom Jesus appeared to ask her to spread, in the Church, the devotion to Divine Mercy, whose feast we celebrate on the Second Sunday of Easter.
On the side of the Chapel is the souvenir shop where the pilgrim/visitor may purchase his souvenirs.
In the terrace, we contemplate the beautiful statue of Christ-King, as well as His Divine Heart, sculpted on His chest.
Weather permitting, the visitor will enjoy a magnificent view, within a radius of more than 20 Km. From there he can contemplate the City of Lisbon, with its typical neighborhoods and historical monuments, such as the Monastery of the Friars of St. Jerome, the Tower of Belem, the Monument to the Discoveries, the Palace of Ajuda, the Valley of Alcântara, the Monastery of St. Vincent Extra-Walls, the Castle of St. George, Vasco da Gama Bridge, etc.
From the terrace, one can still see the Bay of Seixal, the 'Mar da Palha' (Sea of Straw), as well as Sierra of Arrábida and Palmela Castle. On a clear day, one can still see the sierra of Sintra, with its Palace of Pena and the zone of the Sanctuary of Cabo Espichel ( Espichel Cape), Sesimbra.
Before or after you make a boat crossing the Tagus River, you can have lunch or dinner at:
TIME OUT MARKET LISBOA
GPS N 38.70656; W 9.14634
200 mts : boats to Cacilhas
LISBON (TERREIRO DO PAÇO) »»» BARREIRO(*)
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BARREIRO ( *) »»»LISBON (TERREIRO DO PAÇO)(*****)
This route is not very interesting. "Barreiro" is an industrial city and a dormitory of Lisbon.
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BELÉM »»»» TRAFARIA(*)
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TRAFARIA»» BELÉM(*****)
Not very interesting
TRAFARIA
OTHER FLUVIAL CONNECTIONS
MONTIJO»»»LISBOA(CAIS DO SODRÉ)
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LISBOA(CAIS DO SODRÉ)»»»»MONTIJO
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SEIXAL»»»LISBOA(CAIS DO SODRÉ)
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LISBOA(CAIS DO SODRÉ)»»»»SEIXAL
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LISBON BOAT TOURS
CIRCUITS
Do you want to take a tour of Lisbon? Said to be built on 7 hills, Lisbon is an amphitheater that looks down onto the Tagus, the river it has always depended on. There's history oozing out of its romantic avenues, old Moorish quarters, Roman underpinnings, and Manueline, Baroque and Gothic monuments, off-set by some of the boldest modern buildings by local and international architects.
This is a cosmopolitan center of commerce that will appeal to your senses and to your gourmet instincts. It is a palette of colors where the sun shines the whole year round (almost!).
Lisbon is awash with sightseeing tours, but there’s one excursion that’s making a big splash.
Hippotrip is offering tourists a new way to explore the Portuguese capital, and it’s streets ahead of its rivals. That’s because when it runs out of the road, it takes to the water; Hippotrip is the first sightseeing attraction in Lisbon to use an amphibious vehicle to combine a city tour with a river cruise.
Operating out of Doca de Santo Amaro in Alcântara, the Hippotrip transport is a half bus, half boat – a custom-made couch that looks like a longboat on steroids! But this is no fish out of water. On land, it easily navigates Lisbon’s sightseeing circuit and treats passengers to a veritable guidebook of cherished landmarks and historic monuments.
Its route takes it past places like Terreiro do Paço and Praça da Figueira and up Avenida da Liberdade towards Marquês de Pombal. (You should see the look on motorists' faces as this huge yellow guppy-like wagon positively swims around this notoriously grid-locked roundabout.)
After Estrela passengers are soon in Belém, being taken past the fabulous 16th-century Mosteiro dos Jerónimos and then the modern Centro Cultural de Belém. But this is where the journey becomes voyage as the bus crosses the highway, edges around the marina at Doca do Bom Sucesso, and is slowly driven down a ramp into the River Tagus. Suddenly you’re floating!
Maneuvering out of the harbor, the vessel charts a course to Torre de Belém. Gazing towards this fantastic 16th-century tower from the sea is a privileged experience. Changing tack, the watercraft is then propelled towards the Discoveries Monument. Bemused onlookers wave from the shore. Then, with a "hippo hippo, hooray!" it's back to port and dry land.
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