Things to do in Tomar • Center of Portugal

Cities & Villages

Wedding planners

Finding the right wedding planner is the key to a memorable wedding. In Center of Portugal there are absolutely top professionals who put all their passion and commitment in organising absolutely unique weddings, driven by the love for detail. And (...)

Flattered to be in Tomar

“The thing we love the most about Tomar is really the slow pace, the quietness. This feeling of a city that somehow was left frozen in time while preserving so many beautiful things.” These are the words of Catarina Alves (...)

Nature & Outdoors

Penedo Furado

The densely wooded Penedo Furado river beach, beautifully placed in the region of Vila Rei, Portugal's geodesic centre, in the EN2, 45 minutes away from Tomar, is a true natural paradise inhabited by several waterfalls. Ideal for families and nature lovers. (...)

Beaches & Surf

West Coast Beaches of Center of Portugal: Surf, Nature and Hidden Gems

Explore the amazing beaches of Portugal's Silver Coast! Wild and scenic beaches along Portugal's thrilling west coast amidst welcoming coastal towns and mandatory gastronomic spots by the sea. Hand in hand with some of the most spectacular surf beaches in (...)

Food & Drink

Eating in Tomar

Tomar is a great destination for gastronomy lovers, especially sweet-toothed travellers. Apart from welcoming restaurants, where we can taste the best local cuisine, there are countless regional sweets. True temptations that are very hard to resist! (...)

Cities & Villages

Sleeping in Tomar

The charming Templar city of Tomar offers its visitors many possibilities, in terms of accommodation. From classical hotels to comfy modern guesthouses and exquisite local accommodation. Perfect solutions for the most demanding contemporary solo travellers and families. (...)

Estalagem de Santa Iria Hotel & Spa

Beautifully located in the iconic Mouchão garden, in the enchanting city of Tomar, close to Workd Heritage Convent of Christ, the brand new 4-star Estalagem de Santa Iria Hotel & Spa is the perfect spot to enjoy absolute peacefulness, away (...)

Vila Galé Collection Tomar

Housed in the former Convent of Santa Iria, providing a dazzling view over the Nabão River, in Tomar, the recently opened 4-star Vila Galé Collection Tomar is the ideal starting point to discover all the historical wealth of the Templar (...)

Churches & Monasteries

Convent of Christ UNESCO World Heritage

In 1983 UNESCO declared a unique jewel in the history of the West to be a "World Heritage monument": the Templar Castle and Convent of the Knights of Christ of Tomar. Built upon a site of Roman cult, this vast (...)

Monuments & Attractions

Castle of Almourol

The Castle of Almourol is regarded as Portugal’s most beautiful castle! Situated on a small cliffy island in the middle of the Tagus River, Almourol Castle is one of the most significant military Medieval monuments, which best evokes the memory (...)

Nature & Outdoors

Natural Reserve of Paul do Boquilobo

Situated on the left bank of Tagus River, the Natural Reserve of Paul do Boquilobo follows a section of Almonda river born in the Mountain of Serra de Aire e Candeeiros that flows to the right bank of Tagus. The (...)

Nature & Outdoors

Dornes

Beautifully embraced by the Zêzere River, Dornes is a picturesque village where time stands still. An enchanting place to discover off the beaten track, located in the north zone of Castelo de Bode dam, half an hour away from Tomar (...)