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Loures / Discover the hidden gem

MeowScore 😸89/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😻
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😸
🚗 Traffic density 😸
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😼
🌳 Parks and greenery 😻
👮‍♂️ Safety 😻

Best month

July

Enjoy the warm weather and stunning beaches.

🎭
january

Experience the famous carnival parades. 🎉

📜
february

Visit the beautiful historical monuments. 🏛️

🌳
march

See the breathtaking almond blossoms in bloom. 🌸

🐰
april

Enjoy traditional Easter celebrations. 🐣

🍓
may

Taste delicious local strawberries. 🍓

🎡
june

Attend the exciting city festivals. 🎊

🌊
july

Relax at the stunning beaches. 🏖️

🏟️
august

Experience the lively bullfighting events. 🐃

🍷
september

Try the tasty grape harvest wine. 🍇

🎃
october

Discover the spooky Halloween traditions. 👻

🍁
november

Celebrate St. Martin's Day with roasted chestnuts. 🌰

🎅
december

Experience the magical Christmas markets. 🎄

🛍️

Wallet friendly

Bigmac $?

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Loures offers good value for money, with affordable shopping and food options for tourists.

Head to the local markets for fresh produce and bargain prices. Look out for discounts at shopping malls.

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

transit hub near Lisbon

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

transit hub near Lisbon

Loures is mainly used as a transit hub for those traveling to Lisbon and surrounding towns.

Tipping

0-5%

Tipping not expected

Tipping

0-5%

Tipping not expected

Credit card and cash accepted, splitting bill is common.

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Electric socket type F

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biking hostile

Limited bike lanes

walkable -ish

Moderate greenery

LGBTQ tolerated

Middle ground

The catnip of Loures is its stunning vineyards and cat-ivating countryside.

Don't be a scaredy-cat, come explore the meow-valous Loures Castle and its cool cat history.

Things to do

The mainstream

🏃‍♂️
Parque Adão Barata
🥐
Café com Arte
🎨
Museu Municipal de Loures
🕍
Igreja de Santo António dos Cavaleiros
🌳
Parque da Cidade de Loures

The mainstream

🏃‍♂️
Parque Adão Barata

A popular park with a playground, a skate park and a sports area. Cats can watch humans exercise or play around, or simply find some shade to rest. 🏃‍♂️🐱🌳

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🥐
Café com Arte

A charming cafe that not only serves delicious pastries and coffee, but also supports local artists by displaying their works on the walls. Cats can enjoy some treats while admiring the art. 🥐☕🎨

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🎨
Museu Municipal de Loures

This museum tells the story of Loures and its people. Cats can learn a lot about the region's history, art and culture. They might even find a cozy spot for a nap. 🎨📚😴

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🕍
Igreja de Santo António dos Cavaleiros

One of the most impressive churches in Loures, with beautiful architecture and colorful windows that reflect on the floors. A peaceful spot for cats to contemplate in silence. 🕍😺🪟

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🌳
Parque da Cidade de Loures

A large park perfect for cats to explore and relax under the sun. It has trees for they to scratch, trails to run and ponds to drink from. 🌳🐾☀️

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Off the beaten path

🌲🐾🚴
Parque da Cidade
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Quinta das Tílias
🏛️🐈🌿
Villa Romana de São Brás
🐶🌾🌪️
Moinho do Penedo
🐾🍰☕️
Manjericão

Off the beaten path

🌲🐾🚴
Parque da Cidade

City park with a lake, bike rentals, picnic areas, and many walking trails. Good for a nature break with your furry friend.

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🐷🍲🌳
Quinta das Tílias

Farm-to-table restaurant with a cozy ambiance and pets allowed. Using only local and seasonal products. Dog-friendly garden seating.

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🏛️🐈🌿
Villa Romana de São Brás

Hidden Roman ruins dating back to the 2nd century AD. Entrance is free and cats are allowed to explore.

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🐶🌾🌪️
Moinho do Penedo

Visit this restored 18th-century windmill for panoramic views of Loures. Dogs welcome on a short leash.

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🐾🍰☕️
Manjericão

Cat-friendly café with homemade cakes, healthy snacks, and organic teas. Garden seating available for warm days.

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biking hostile

Limited bike lanes

walkable -ish

Moderate greenery

LGBTQ tolerated

Middle ground

Mindful meoweler tips

Loures is home to the biggest Portuguese-themed mall in Spain and Portugal

It is an excellent shopping and leisure destination with a vast range of shops, restaurants, and entertainment facilities

The annual Festas de Loures is a cultural highlight

A 10-day festival with live music, traditional dances, and Portuguese gastronomy taking place every July

The historic Loures Castle offers breathtaking views of the city and mountain range

The castle was built in the 15th century and played an essential part in defending Lisbon from Moroccan invasions

Useful external sites

www.visitportugal.com

Visit Portugal↗

Official tourism website of Portugal

www.cm-loures.pt

Loures Municipality↗

Official website of Loures municipality with information for visitors

www.booking.com/city/pt/loures.pt.html

Booking.com↗

Website with a selection of hotels, apartments and other types of accommodation in Loures

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