Towns and Villages

Originally a fishing village, on the south bank of the Tagus, near Lisbon and Setúbal, Moita started to be frequented by the nobility as a place of leisure, and in the 16th century as a refuge, on account of the plague which was sweeping Lisbon.

The crossings of the Tagus were made in typical boats, such as the faluas (Tagus barges) and varinos (long narrow boats), which are now used for tourist excursions.

Bullfighting has a great tradition in the history of Moita. The celebrations of Nossa Senhora da Boa Viagem and the Feast of Nossa Senhora do Rosário are among the most important events of this locality.