Tomar: Eat, Drink, See, Do (English)
Passeio turístico
The most iconic Tomar monument! Can't miss it. The "Manuelina" or "Capítulo" window is a hallmark of the Manuelino style or portuguese late gothic.
123 locals recommend
Convent of Christ
8 Estrada do ConventoThe most iconic Tomar monument! Can't miss it. The "Manuelina" or "Capítulo" window is a hallmark of the Manuelino style or portuguese late gothic.
The local river beach! A mere 3 minutes away from the house by car (or 10 by bycicle).
Praia Fluvial de Vila Nova da Serra
The local river beach! A mere 3 minutes away from the house by car (or 10 by bycicle).
The city's park by the river Nabão. Here you can relax for a bit and have a refreshing drink or coffee. This is where the anual Templar Fair ("Festa dos Templários") takes place.
14 locals recommend
Mouchão Park
Rua ParqueThe city's park by the river Nabão. Here you can relax for a bit and have a refreshing drink or coffee. This is where the anual Templar Fair ("Festa dos Templários") takes place.
Aqueduct of the Convent of Christ - Pegões Altos Section
Although a bit far, it's a beautiful place for a day trip and very worth it! Beautiful and fresh river beach with trails for hiking and natural waterfalls.
16 locals recommend
River Beach Penedo Furado
EM548Although a bit far, it's a beautiful place for a day trip and very worth it! Beautiful and fresh river beach with trails for hiking and natural waterfalls.
Barragem de Castelo do Bode
The river dam, with a beautiful view of the river Zêzere.
Very old castle in ruins in the middle of a river. Usually only accessible by boat.
66 locals recommend
Almourol Castle
Very old castle in ruins in the middle of a river. Usually only accessible by boat.
An awesome spot, where you can swim either in the river or in the artificial river pool. You can do some aquatic sports like canooeing here. There's a snack bar serving drinks, food, quick meals and ice cream. A great place for a fun afternoon!
10 locals recommend
River beach Aldeia Do Mato
An awesome spot, where you can swim either in the river or in the artificial river pool. You can do some aquatic sports like canooeing here. There's a snack bar serving drinks, food, quick meals and ice cream. A great place for a fun afternoon!
Praia Fluvial do Sobreirinho
Caminho do RioGrutas de Mira de Aire
Large farm with horses 20 minutes away from our house! You can book a horseback riding lesson or even a horseback ride through the countryside. Please call ahead to check availability. They speak English! This is near both restaurants A Lúria and Manjar do Templários.
Quinta do Falcão
Large farm with horses 20 minutes away from our house! You can book a horseback riding lesson or even a horseback ride through the countryside. Please call ahead to check availability. They speak English! This is near both restaurants A Lúria and Manjar do Templários.
The best place to gather information on everything our magical city and region has to offer! They speak multiple languages.
Posto de Turismo de Tomar
531 Av. Dr. Cândido MadureiraThe best place to gather information on everything our magical city and region has to offer! They speak multiple languages.
Water sports club only 12 minutes away! Here you can have a water ski or wakeboard lesson, paddle, kayak or even rent a motorboat or a jet ski.
Damm Life
Water sports club only 12 minutes away! Here you can have a water ski or wakeboard lesson, paddle, kayak or even rent a motorboat or a jet ski.
Cena gastronómica
Not just a gimmick! So good even locals love it and it's almost always fully booked, so it's best to make a reservation. I recommend the "Royal Banquet" for two and a fresh cider to go along. If you are so inclined, you can't miss a shot of hidromel (honey liquor) at the end.
14 locals recommend
Taverna Antiqua
23 Praça da RepúblicaNot just a gimmick! So good even locals love it and it's almost always fully booked, so it's best to make a reservation. I recommend the "Royal Banquet" for two and a fresh cider to go along. If you are so inclined, you can't miss a shot of hidromel (honey liquor) at the end.
Restaurante Beira Rio
n. 1-B R. Alexandre HerculanoDelicious food by the river Nabão.
Tasquinha da Mitas
A R. Alexandre HerculanoTypical portuguese food, delicious and great prices! Also by the river Nabão.
Hip new place with healthy food and great brunch options! With the added bonus of being a bookshop too.
6 locals recommend
insensato café-livraria
25 Rua da Silva MagalhãesHip new place with healthy food and great brunch options! With the added bonus of being a bookshop too.
Sabor da Pedra
6 Rua do RioRestaurante A luria
34 R. da AlegriaTypical local food.
An iconic coffeeshop in the old part of Tomar. It's more than a century old!
20 locals recommend
Café Paraiso
127 R. Serpa PintoAn iconic coffeeshop in the old part of Tomar. It's more than a century old!
Manjar Dos Templários - Busca Paladares,Lda
Restaurante O Picadeiro
40 R. Urbanização do LapaSmall and cozy Italian restaurant. If you're in the mood for pasta or pizza, this is the place! It has a few tables outside and it's in the middle of the historical center of Tomar.
O Siciliano - Restaurante e Pizzeria
37 Rua São JoãoSmall and cozy Italian restaurant. If you're in the mood for pasta or pizza, this is the place! It has a few tables outside and it's in the middle of the historical center of Tomar.
Culture & Entertainment
Local cinema and concert hall. Check the calendar for any concerts or theater plays you might be interested in.
Cine-Teatro Paraíso
Rua Infantaria 15Local cinema and concert hall. Check the calendar for any concerts or theater plays you might be interested in.
One of my favorite places! Local bookshop specialized in old and rare books, engraving and also modern second hand books with great prices. Best place for the bookworms and old souls!
Companhia dos Livros
71 Rua da Silva MagalhãesOne of my favorite places! Local bookshop specialized in old and rare books, engraving and also modern second hand books with great prices. Best place for the bookworms and old souls!
Museu dos Fósforos
Avenida General Bernardo FariaMatchstick Museum
Casa dos Cubos
42 Av. Norton de MatosCenter of Photographic Studies, with a very interesting architecture.
Local Utilities (Serra)
Useful places in Serra, only 7 minutes away from the house by car.
Serra Supplies Store
13 Rua do Adro IgrejaThe local mini market - 7 minutes by car.
Farma Saúde
Rua do Adro IgrejaLocal pharmacy - 7 minutes by car.
Cafe Snak-bar Casa Do Adro
Coffee shop and place to have lunch with WiFi. 7 minutes away by car.
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Festa dos Tabuleiros 2023
The most typical Tomar event! Happens once every 4 years. The next one will be in 2023.
Don't miss
Festa dos Templários / Templar Fair 2022
The local Medieval Fair which happens every year! This year (2022) it will happen from 7 to 10 of July.
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Bons Sons Festival 2022
Local music festival with portuguese local bands. This year (2022) it will be from 11 to 15 of August.
Don't miss
The Farmer's Market on Fridays!
Vegetables, fruit, fish, meat, bread, cheeses, clothing, utensils, plants... Anything you like! It happens in the "Mercado Municipal" in Tomar (the local market place). Don't forget to have a fartura before you leave!
Don't miss
The Monthly Antiques Fair
Happens every first Sunday of the month in the "Mercado Municipal" (market place) in Tomar.