Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 68.34 |
Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 677.97 |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.68 |
Internet (6 Mbps, unlimited data) | USD 27.12 |
Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 230.51 |
Imported beer at restaurant | USD 1.36 |
Potato (1kg) | USD 1.76 |
1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 94.92 |
Local draught beer | USD 1.22 |
Coke bottle | USD 1.22 |
The Portuguese civil parish of Camarate is located in Loures municipality of Lisbon district. The origin of the name may be attributed to the Camarate grape type of which there are several vineyards cultivated. The parish rich in history and varied types of architecture unique to various eras is extremely popular among tourists who catch cheap flights to Camarate. Since it is located in the Lisbon district, it is easy to visit Lisbon city as well.
For those who are culturally and religiously inclined, the several chapels and churches in the parish are a must-visit. Some of the important religious sites include the Parish church of Santiago Maior Camarate, Chapel of Our Lady of Victory, Thursday’s riverfront including Portico Home and Housing Quinta da riverfront and Set of Fresh House, Fifth Incarnation, Quinta de Santa Teresa, Fifth of the Iron Gates, Quinta do Ulmeiro and Thursday’s Round. There is also a Matriz church worth visiting which was found in the 14th century by Agapito Colona, Lisbon’s Bishop. Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Vitoria is quite old and also a major tourist magnet. Another old parochial church, Church of Santiago Maior, was constructed by the Lisbon bishop in 1370. Due to the vagaries of time, a new church had to be reconstructed in 1511.
Other must visit places which are known for their architectural value are also civic bodies in nature like Estate of Ribeirinha, Estate of Encarnacao, Estate of Santa Teresa, Estate of Portas de Ferro, Estate of Ulmeiro and Estate of Redondo.
There are many hotels in Camarate to choose from for staying according to varying budgets. Due to the wonderful location of the place, many people take cheap flights to Camarate and then visit other parishes and cities nearby. The parish of Sacavem is quite a popular tourist destination and many people visiting Camarate visit this place as well. Some of the notable and famous places to visit there are Barrio of Quinta da Vitoria, Arch of Largo do Olaio, Residence Quinta de Sao Jose, Residence of Largo Pedro Gomes Junior and Residence Rua Tenenet Possidonio Coelho.