Amora

Amora is a civil parish in Seixal that spreads across two branches of the Tagus River within the Lisbon metropolitan area. The region contains several distinct neighborhoods arranged across flat and sloped terrain over several kilometers.

The area first appeared in historical records in 1384 through the Chronicles of King John I, with early settlements clustered in the Cheira Ventos area. Over time, population growth led to the formation of distinct settlement centers across the landscape.

The place retains echoes of its agricultural past through the way neighborhoods are positioned across slopes and valleys. Local life today still reflects the rhythms established when farming and forestry shaped the land.

The area is well connected through the A2 motorway and Fertagus railway, linking Lisbon and Setúbal with stations throughout the region. Visitors should plan ahead since the different neighborhoods are spread across considerable distances.

The area eventually split into two main neighborhoods—Amora de Baixo and Amora de Cima—whose names directly describe their location on lower and upper ground. This division emerged naturally from population expansion and the slope of the terrain.

GPS coordinates: 38.62971,-9.11600

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:43