About Alcochete

This well preserved small old village of Alcochete is located across the River Tejo from Lisbon (Portugal's Capital City), a 20 minute bus ride to Lisbon across the spetacular Vasco da Gama Bridge.

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Arts & Entertainment

Alcochete Forum for the live arts and entertainment features local and national Artists and Musicians. It is also culture rich with exposition, museums and local city hall. Of course, a short drive to Lisbon will place you in the center of it's world class theaters and event showcase venues like Rockin Rio Lisbon.

Alcochete Shopping

Located in Alcochete and a few minutes from the apartments is the Largest European out door Shopping and Enternaiment Complex, FREEPORT. There you will find 11 Movie theaters, Disco, Nightclub, Restaurants and ALL the major Designer Brands at discount prices.

Village Shopping

Footsteps from the apartments in Alcochete are a variaty of small village shops. with fresh fish, meats, fruits and vegetables. There is also a supermaket and a convenience store. Local design fashion, kids, news stands and more... all within the village.

Francelina's Store Francelinas Store in Alcochete Sells Fresh Fruit, Cheese, Meats and Vegetables. Francelina has been there for a long time and it shows, on Saturday mornings the local Alcochetanos line up at the cash.

Alcatejo Boat

The *Alcatejo* is a beautiful boat. It was built circa 1940 and has been restored and upgraded to a smooth salor. During the Summer residents and tourists can enjoy boat rides to see the Natural Reserve of the Tagus estuary, the Vasco da Gama Bridge and the panoramic shoreline of Alcochete and its surrounding areas.

We can arrange a day trip for you on the *Alcatejo* during your stay at Apartments Gouveia. read more!

Alcochete WindSurf Kite Beach

Enjoy all water sports at Alcochete Kite Beach. A ten minute beautiful walk from the apartment along the riverside.

Alcochete Restaurants

Alcochete is best known for its Fresh Fish delicacies, in the village there are numerous Restaurants that specialize in Fish dishers.

Don Peixe Restaurant Don Peixe Restaurant is 1 of many we can recommend, the name says it all I guess, DON PEIXE. Its owner drives a Vespa and Loves everything and anything about Fish. Do you want to talk fish, go see the Owner Daniel, he's a wonderful guy. They also serve a great Vegetables Salada and the restaurant's chef is Danial's mom. Yep, it's a family business, you guessed right. But that's one of the things that really makes this Don Peixe restaurant a nice place, its warm family like atmosphere.

Riverside walk.

The salt water from the Atlantic Ocean meets the river Tejo here in Alcochete. You can walk along the river all the way to the beach. Yes, the beach here is very clean and ideal for wind surfing.

Running of the Bulls O Toiro e Rei - Forcados Amadores the Alcochete Video

Every summer the traditional running of the bulls on the street is a must see. This event is made possible by Barret Verde.

Barrete Verde Summer Festival

Everything you need is in the Village

Everything you need is located in the Alcochete village, a minutes walk from the Apartments. Banks, Travel Agency, Tourist Info Center, Restaurants and more..!