Ponte Vasco da Gama, Portugal

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Year: 1998. Lenght: 17.2 km.

The longest bridge in Europe is located in Lisbon and was named to honor the excellent navigator Vasco da Gama. The length of the bridge is 17.2 km. The bridge over the Tajo River was opened in 1998 and is characterized by the incredibly harmonious shape. The bridge was opened on 29th March on the occasion of the important historical event - the 500th anniversary of the discovery of a route from Europe to India. The bridge looks incredibly fine and impressive, especially at night when it is adorned with thousands of LED lights. The illumination system of the bridge is unique and has been developed according to modern ecological standards. So that the light did not disturb the inhabitants of the Tagus river at night, it is directed exclusively upwards.

Despite the fine construction, the bridge is very solid and can withstand the wind blows up to 250 kilometers per hour. Given the incredible extent of the bridge and the complexity of its construction, it is hard to imagine that it was built in just one and a half years. 3 300 workers were employed in bridge construction.

Before the bridge opening, the 25th April bridge was the only land crossing through the Tajo River. The second bridge has optimally distributed the traffic load and made the crossing over the river more convenient. Today the tourists can not only drive on the longest bridge in Europe but also make a lot of impressive photos on their background. On the riverside the beautiful park zones were equipped with benches and hiking trails. As a rule, these picturesque places are most populous in the evening.

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ATM bankomat: 'Avia Vale de Figueira' located in 9 km (

check the route on the map).

Car rental office: 'Moor Viagens, Lda' is located in 5.22 km (

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Fuel station: 'Galp Energia - Área de Serviço Av. Berlim' in 5.47 km

Supermarket: 'Bioino- Mercearia Biológica' in 5.07 km

Parking: 'Parque de estacionamento Gare Oriente' in 5.43 km

Apotheek: 'Farmácia EXPOSUL' in 4.97 km

Police station: 'Esquadra Metro-Gil-Gare Oriente-Lisboa' in 5.38 km

Cafe/restaurant: 'Restaurante Moinho da Praia' in 4.22 km

Railway station: 'Lisboa (Oriente)' in 5.34 km

Nearest airports:
» Portela Airport LIS - in 7 km

» Coimbra Airport CBP - in 162 km

» Portimao Airport PRM - in 183 km

» Talavera La Real Airport BJZ - in 192 km

» Covilha Airport COV - in 214 km

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Expo Marina Lis

Located in 4 km from Ponte Vasco da Gama
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This soundproofed apartment includes 3 bright bedrooms, one with an en suite bathroom. All have access to the terrace. One of the bathrooms has a … More: photo, rates and booking

MyPlace - Lisbon - Parque das Nações

Located in 5 km from Ponte Vasco da Gama
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All accommodation includes a private bathroom with a hairdryer, sofa, satellite TV, free WiFi, DVD player and a fully-equipped kitchen. The units … More: photo, rates and booking

Nações

Located in 6 km from Ponte Vasco da Gama
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This self-catering apartment includes a sofa and cable TV in the living/dining room. The bedroom comes with a double bed and the bathroom includes a … More: photo, rates and booking

The Green House

Located in 7 km from Ponte Vasco da Gama
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The apartment features a décor based on a combination of retro and modern furniture. The living room has a sofa with chaise longue and dining table. … More: photo, rates and booking

Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit

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10 km - Elevador de Santa Justa

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13 km - Centro Colombo

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16 km - House Garden in Lisbon

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30 km - Sintra

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Top destination around Ponte Vasco da Gama - Lisboa Region

The most popular beach resort among locals is Costa-da-Caparica ; it is in the immediate vicinity of the capital. The total length of beach resort is 30 kilometers, but you can easily get to any beach by boat. Spacious beaches with white sand represent the main pride of the resort. Close to the coast thickets of eucalyptus and pine trees loom. Sereia and Morena are the busiest among beaches and resorts, as there are lots of nice bars and restaurants nearby. Lagoa de Albufeira, which has been long chosen by windsurfers, is also good for family vacations.

Travelers preferring to combine beach activities with sightseeing are attracted by Carcavelos resort. Some prominent historical attractions are right on the beach making the stay even more unusual. Carcavelos beach is a large-scale recreation center with a variety of gastronomic and entertainment venues, sports grounds and recreational areas. The world famous surf school can be found here. Carcavelos Surf School is one of the oldest and most prestigious in the country.
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