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Portugal

Amadora / Sweet pastries and sunny smiles

MeowScore 😼71/100
What is MeowScore?
🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😸
🚗 Traffic density 😼
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😼
🌳 Parks and greenery 😸
👮‍♂️ Safety 😸

Best month

May

Great weather for outdoor activities.

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january

Visit the Amadora International Comics Festival. It’s the biggest comic-related event in Portugal.

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february

Experience the lively Carnaval celebrations with parades and parties throughout the city.

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march

Explore the beautiful floral displays at the Festa da Flor. Don't miss the colourful parade.

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april

Witness Amadora's cultural richness at the Festa da Cultura. Try local food, drinks, and music.

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may

Enjoy sunny and warm weather while discovering the city's history and art.

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june

Join the Festas de Sao Joao - bonfires, street parties, and live music throughout the city.

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july

Experience the Amadora Jazz Festival featuring renowned jazz musicians from around the world.

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august

Find refreshment amidst the city's many fountains, pools, and parks during the hot summer days.

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september

Taste the flavours of the Mediterranean at the Feira do Mediterraneo.

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october

Watch the Amadora Horror Festival, Portugal's biggest horror film festival.

📜
november

Learn about local traditions and history at the Passeio dos Sabores.

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december

Experience true Portuguese festivity at the Christmas markets with typical sweets and drinks.

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Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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From the perspective of a visiting cat, Amadora can be affordable but not incredibly cheap. Grocery shopping and public transportation are relatively affordable, but restaurant prices can be a bit higher.

To save money, consider trying local markets for fresh produce and cooking meals at your lodging. Look for deals on public transportation passes.

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

Short city break

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

Short city break

Amadora is a small city and can be explored in a short amount of time.

Tipping

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No tipping culture in Portugal

Tipping

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No tipping culture in Portugal

Credit card and cash both widely accepted, splitting the bill is common, rounding up the total amount is appreciated.

internet situation

good Speed

Average speed for most basic tasks

great Availability

Widespread availability of internet services

great Cellular

Good overall coverage, but some areas may have weaker signals

Electric socket type F

Common in Europe (except UK and Ireland), Korea, Indonesia, Russia. Accepts Type C, Type E (if pinhole exists).

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biking hostile

Limited bike infrastructure

walkable -ish

Decent infrastructure

LGBTQ tolerated

Progressive laws

Felines flock to a charming cat village, where the fish market and sunny squares are catnip for visitors.

Cat's meow: Sipping café au lait on cobblestone streets, cats purr with contentment in Amadora.

Things to do

The mainstream

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Centro de Arte Contemporânea de Amadora
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Forum Sintra
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Quinta das Flores
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Parque Central da Amadora
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Dolce Vita Tejo

The mainstream

🎨
Centro de Arte Contemporânea de Amadora

An art gallery displaying contemporary artwork from around the country and the world, perfect for cats who appreciate the finer things in life.

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Forum Sintra

A vibrant shopping center located in the heart of Sintra with stores, restaurants, and a cinema. Perfect for cats who love to people-watch while enjoying a tasty treat.

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🌺
Quinta das Flores

A beautiful garden offering its visitors a peaceful walk surrounded by a vast species of flora. A great place for cats looking for a peaceful environment.

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Parque Central da Amadora

A lovely park with space for picnics, walks and plenty of green space for cats looking for a bit of adventure outdoors.

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🛍️
Dolce Vita Tejo

The largest shopping center in Lisbon with over 400 stores, a cinema, and plenty of restaurants. Cats can relax and shop for treats or enjoy a good movie.

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Off the beaten path

🌳🏃‍♂️🤸‍♀️
Parque Urbano da Rinchoa
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Biblioteca Municipal Fernando Piteira Santos
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Jardim da Ribeira das Jardas
🎨😻📷
Galeria Municipal Artur Bual
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Parque Aventura - Amadora

Off the beaten path

🌳🏃‍♂️🤸‍♀️
Parque Urbano da Rinchoa

A pawsitively massive park with a playground, running trails, and a skatepark. A great spot for cats who like to stretch their paws and exercise!

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📚😺🕰
Biblioteca Municipal Fernando Piteira Santos

A cozy library with a vast collection of cat-tastic books. Ideal for cats who appreciate some quiet reading time!

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🌸🌿🐱
Jardim da Ribeira das Jardas

A tranquil park with a beautiful stream and lots of greenery. A pawsome spot for a picnic or catnap in nature!

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🎨😻📷
Galeria Municipal Artur Bual

A purrfect art gallery with intriguing exhibitions. A tranquil space to contemplate for any artsy cat!

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Parque Aventura - Amadora

A cat-mazing outdoor adventure park with zip lines, rope bridges, and leap of faith. Perfect for adventurous cats!

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biking hostile

Limited bike infrastructure

walkable -ish

Decent infrastructure

LGBTQ tolerated

Progressive laws

Mindful meoweler tips

Amadora's vibrant street art scene

Cat tourists will be thrilled to discover the many colorful murals and graffiti pieces scattered throughout the city's walls and buildings.

The city's love for football

Cat fans of the beautiful game will be in heaven, as Amadora is home to one of Portugal's most popular football teams, Estrela da Amadora.

Tasting the local cuisine

No visit to Amadora is complete without trying some of the delicious traditional Portuguese dishes, such as the famous 'Bacalhau à Brás' or the sweet 'Pastéis de Belém'.

Exploring the city's parks

Amadora has several beautiful parks, including the spacious Parque Aventura and the lush Parque Urbano da Ribeira das Jardas, perfect for a leisurely cat stroll or picnic.

Useful external sites

www.visitportugal.com/en

Visit Portugal↗

Official tourism website for Portugal

www.hostelworld.com/findabed.php/ChosenCity.Amadora/ChosenCountry.Portugal

Hostelworld↗

Provides a list of hostels in Amadora

www.booking.com/city/pt/amadora.en-gb.html

Booking.com↗

Allows users to book hotels in Amadora

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