Almada is a Portuguese city that belongs to the district of Setúbal, the region of Lisbon and the Sub-Region of the Peninsula of Setúbal, with approximately 19,500 inhabitants. She is host of a municipality densely populated with 69.98 km square and 160,826 inhabitants (data of the 2001 census). Freguesias (in Spanish is subdivided in 11: parishes). It limits the east with the municipality of Seixal, to the south with Sesimbra, the west with the Atlantic Ocean in an ample coast (coast gives Caparica), and to north and the northeast is opened towards the estuary of the Edge, in front of the municipalities of Lisbon and Oeiras. This municipality received forum of king Sancho I in 1190.
Almada, old land of fishermen and sailors who today have become “city dormitory” of Lisbon.
Bridge 25 of April is the unique thing that separates Almada of Lisbon, but before arriving at the capital it is necessary to also discover the enchantments of Almada. A stroll by the wharf of Ginjal or a romantic trip in the “cacilheiros” through Edge allows to enjoy unforgettable views of hills of Lisbon, from the border opposed to the capital.
Nevertheless, the views do not finish here, since the panoramic elevator of Olho de Boi, that unites the old helmet of Almada with the old shipyards, always recreates the Vista to us with Lisbon like protagonist. More surprising still the statue of Christ Rey, constructed in the point upper of Almada is and watching towards Lisbon: in addition to their protective action on the city, from fantastic images of the Tajo river are enjoyed here losing itself in the sea.