Embrace the river
It was during the end of the 19th century and beginning of the 20th century that the beaches of Pedrouços, from Torre de Belém and Cruz da Pedra and the area of Ribeirinha do Tejo, had their heydays. The sand area from the south limit of Pedrouços was the biggest motive for its fame in the second half of the 19th century and very sought out by the Lisbon’s aristocracy. A residential and historic area dominated by the Portuguese upper class it is here that the embassies of the world have decided to establish their ambassador’s house, mainly due to its peacefulness and proximity to the capital. In addition to its embassies, Belém has notable villas that house the Portuguese upper class, those who want to live in a luxurious villa without being too far away from Lisbon
