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 Introduction to Lisbon Coast
This important area is known in the Portuguese language as Costa de Lisboa is an official geographical area created by the Tourist Authorities. It extends along the coastline, starting north of Lisbon at the beach town of Ericiera. The area extends east inland to just above the town of Vila Franca de Xira, and afterwards cuts southwards including the town of Palmela. Continuing south it takes in Alcácer do Sal and Grândola before going west and joining up with the coast on the sandy beach of Porto Covo.
Within this area lives more than 40% of the country’s population and within Lisbon and the Rio Tagus valley the density is above double that of the national average. The core of this area can also be divided into four sub-regions. The city of Lisbon itself on the northern bank of Rio Tejo, the area directly to the south of the Rio Tejo, the west coast and the lower Tejo basin.
Manufacturing is mainly concentrated on metallurgy, general engineering, foodstuffs, beverages, tobacco, chemicals and paper. Nearly 50% of the national catch of fish is still made from this part of the coast. Setúbal is connected by two motorways to Lisbon, acts as a dormitory town and also supports an active fishing industry. Wine, fruit and horticultural products are also of importance. The region is rich in subsoil that has never been fully developed, the main products being marble, granite and schist.
Topographically the countryside varies considerably, from the open rolling plains to the mountain ranges of the Serra da Arrabida and the Serra de Sintra, the first to the south, and the latter being just west of Lisbon. There are two ecologically protected areas near Lisbon, Reserva Natural do Estuário do Tejo and Reserva Natural do Estuário do Sado. Below the coastal small town of Sines the long strip of coast is also considered as a semi-protected non-development area. Lisbon Coast Guest Book
Lisbon Coast Forum
Distances between each Tourist Town in Kms.
Distances in Kms.
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Lisbon Coast Golf Courses
Golf Courses in Lisbon Coast
Lisbon Coast Photos
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