Tomar: Eat, Drink, See, Do (English)

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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.
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Convento de Cristo
8 Estrada do Convento
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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.
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.
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Mouchão Parque
Rua Parque
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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.
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Acueducto del Convento de Cristo - Troço Pegões Altos
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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.
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River Beach Penedo Furado
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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.
The river dam, with a beautiful view of the river Zêzere.
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.
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Castelo de Almourol
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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!
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River beach Aldeia Do Mato
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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 Rio
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Grutas de Mira de Aire
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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 Madureira
The 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.
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Taverna Antiqua
23 Praça da República
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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.
Delicious food by the river Nabão.
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Restaurante Beira Rio
n. 1-B R. Alexandre Herculano
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Delicious food by the river Nabão.
Typical portuguese food, delicious and great prices! Also by the river Nabão.
Tasquinha da Mitas
A R. Alexandre Herculano
Typical 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.
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insensato café-livraria
25 Rua da Silva Magalhães
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hip new place with healthy food and great brunch options! With the added bonus of being a bookshop too.
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Sabor da Pedra
6 Rua do Rio
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Typical local food.
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Restaurante A luria
34 R. da Alegria
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Typical local food.
An iconic coffeeshop in the old part of Tomar. It's more than a century old!
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Café Paraiso
127 R. Serpa Pinto
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An iconic coffeeshop in the old part of Tomar. It's more than a century old!
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Manjar Dos Templários - Busca Paladares,Lda
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Restaurante O Picadeiro
40 R. Urbanização do Lapa
Small 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 João
Small 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 15
Local 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 Magalhães
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!
Matchstick Museum
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Museu dos Fósforos
Avenida General Bernardo Faria
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Matchstick Museum
Center of Photographic Studies, with a very interesting architecture.
Casa dos Cubos
42 Av. Norton de Matos
Center of Photographic Studies, with a very interesting architecture.

Local Utilities (Serra)

Useful places in Serra, only 7 minutes away from the house by car.
The local mini market - 7 minutes by car.
Serra Supplies Store
13 Rua do Adro Igreja
The local mini market - 7 minutes by car.
Local pharmacy - 7 minutes by car.
Farma Saúde
Rua do Adro Igreja
Local pharmacy - 7 minutes by car.
Coffee shop and place to have lunch with WiFi. 7 minutes away by car.
Cafe Snak-bar Casa Do Adro
Coffee shop and place to have lunch with WiFi. 7 minutes away by car.

Consejos para la ciudad

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Festa dos Tabuleiros 2023

The most typical Tomar event! Happens once every 4 years. The next one will be in 2023.
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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.
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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!
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The Monthly Antiques Fair

Happens every first Sunday of the month in the "Mercado Municipal" (market place) in Tomar.