Key Competitive Attractions
The CCDR is the primary development agency of the Lisbon region, created to promote collaboration between regional and local bodies, to facilitate economic development, and to manage land use and the environment.
The region has a population of 3,583,000 people, contains Portugal's capital, and is the engine of the country’s economy, producing approximately 50% of the Portugal’s wealth. The region focuses its key economic activities in scientific infrastructure and technological development, and financial services.
Occupying a unique geo-strategic position on the western edge of Europe, the Lisbon region enjoys great Atlantic port activity with Europe, Africa and America.
The Lisbon region is divided into the four sub-regions of Greater Lisbon, Setubal Peninsula, Middle Tagus, and Leziria West Coast.
Other benefits:
- The country’s leading services centre
- Massive industrial output
- Portugal’s busiest airport
- International harbour
- Extensive network of highways and railways
