Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz is a hamlet in Vialonga, Vila Franca de Xira, Lisbon District. Santa Cruz is situated nearby to the hamlet Fonte Santa, as well as near Santa Eulália.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Bucelas Wine and Vineyard Museum and Fort of Arpim.

Bucelas Wine and Vineyard Museum

Museum

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Fort of Arpim

Protected area

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The Fort of Arpim is in the parish of Bucelas in the municipality of Loures, in the Lisbon District of Portugal. It was constructed during the Peninsular War, forming part of the first of three defensive Lines of Torres Vedras aimed at protecting Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, from French invasion. Fort of Arpim is situated 4 km northeast of Santa Cruz.

Forte da Portela Grande

Protected area

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Forte da Portela Grande is a protected area, which is situated 3½ km northeast of Santa Cruz.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Bucelas and Fanhões.

Bucelas

Town

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Bucelas is a civil parish in the municipality of Loures, Portugal. The population in 2011 was 4,663, in an area of 33.97 km2. The town is known for its Bucelas DOC wine.