Mato da Cruz
Mato da Cruz is a hamlet in Alhandra, São João dos Montes e Calhandriz, Vila Franca de Xira, Lisbon District. Mato da Cruz is situated nearby to the village Calhandriz, as well as near the locality Cabeço da Rosa.Places of Interest
Highlights include Fort of Arpim and Forte da Serra da Aguieira.
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.
Forte da Serra da Aguieira
Protected area
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Forte da Serra da Aguieira is a protected area.
Forte da Portela Grande
Protected area
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Forte da Portela Grande is a protected area.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Bucelas and Vialonga.
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. Bucelas is situated 4 km southwest of Mato da Cruz.
Vialonga
Town
Photo: Vitor Oliveira, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Vialonga is a town and freguesia in the municipality of Vila Franca de Xira, Portugal. Its population in 2021 was 21,261. Vialonga is situated 5 km south of Mato da Cruz.
Alhandra
Town
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Alhandra, São João dos Montes e Calhandriz is a civil parish in the municipality of Vila Franca de Xira, Portugal. It was formed in 2013 by the merger of the former parishes Alhandra, São João dos Montes and Calhandriz. Alhandra is situated 6 km east of Mato da Cruz.
Mato da Cruz
- Type: Hamlet
- Category: locality
- Location: Alhandra, São João dos Montes e Calhandriz, Vila Franca de Xira, Lisbon District, Portugal, Iberia, Europe
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Latitude
38.91844° or 38° 55′ 6″ northLongitude
-9.07797° or 9° 4′ 41″ westOpen location code
8CCGWW9C+9ROpenStreetMap ID
node 1297211651OpenStreetMap feature
place=hamlet
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