Lisbon Region, Administrative region on the western coast of Portugal
The Lisbon Region is an administrative area on Portugal's western coast encompassing 18 municipalities, including the capital and significant towns such as Sintra and Cascais. The territory combines coastal cities, mountain villages, and river valleys with varied landscapes.
The area became an independent statistical zone in 2002 after separating from the former Lisbon and Tagus Valley administrative region. This restructuring allowed for better organizational management of the municipalities.
The region holds several monasteries and religious sites that shaped local spiritual life over centuries. These places remain important focal points for understanding how people here have lived and gathered together.
You can reach the region by plane with international connections, or by trains and buses connecting the municipalities together. Plan several days to visit different locations, as they spread across a larger area.
The Tagus River reaches the sea here and forms a large estuary with wetlands and salt marshes that attract rare bird species. This natural landscape sits right next to urban centers, making the contrast between city and nature very visible.
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