Ribatejo

Travel Guide

The aqueduct outside of Tomas is breathtaking. You can even walk across the top of it.
Get there early enough and you'll have the entire beach to yourself. My little one enjoying "her" beach ☺
Ponta da Bandeira Fort in Lagos, Portugal stands sentinel on the coast today as it did when Portugese ships ruled the seas.
The best beaches in Algarve (but not away from the crowds)
Beautiful Castro, lovely town

Where to stay in Ribatejo

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Castelo do Bode

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Castelo do Bode and surrounding area, you can visit Castelo de Bode Dam and Aldeia Do Mato River Beach.

Castelo do Bode
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Carregado

Carregado might not have many top sights, but Alenquer City Hall and Alenquer Wine Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Carregado
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Porto Alto

You might consider checking out Fernandes Pratas Square while you're exploring Porto Alto and the larger Samora Correia area.

Porto Alto
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Alhandra

While there might not be top attractions in Alhandra, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Palha Blanco Bullfight Arena and Jardim Municipal Constantino Palha.

Alhandra
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Centro Histórico

If you're spending some time in Centro Histórico, Tagus Valley is a top sight worth visiting.

Centro Histórico
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Alenquer Historic Center

If you're spending some time in Alenquer Historic Center, Alenquer City Hall and Alenquer Wine Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Alenquer Historic Center
Hotel Dos Templarios

Hotel Dos Templarios

4 out of 5
Largo Candido Dos Reis 1 Tomar
The price is CA $145 per night from Mar 28 to Mar 29
CA $145
CA $154 total
Mar 28 - Mar 29
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Tomar. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
Did not try but looked very nice.

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

Hotel Dos Templarios
Lezíria Parque Hotel

Lezíria Parque Hotel

4 out of 5
Avenida Barranco de Cegos, N 22 Vila Franca de Xira
The price is CA $100 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
CA $100
CA $107 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Vila Franca de Xira. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Jardim Municipal ...
Lezíria Parque Hotel
Hotel Umu

Hotel Umu

3 out of 5
Avenida Bernardo Santareno Santarém
The price is CA $110 per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
CA $110
CA $117 total
Mar 23 - Mar 24
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Santarém. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Garden of the Republic and Convento de São ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (194 reviews)
The shower in my room was very tiny and there is no way of avoiding getting the bathroom floor wet. Probably why there's a drain in the bathroom floor. The night stand, shelves and suitcase stands look like someone built them from plain wood and put them in the room. No "real" furniture except for ...

Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026

Hotel Umu
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Villa ''Les oliviers'', Tomar, Portugal centre

Villa ''Les oliviers'', Tomar, Portugal centre

Unknown Santarem District
Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in Tomar. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Convento de Cristo and Nossa ...
10/10 Exceptional! (94 reviews)
Very clean, comfortable, nicely set up apartment. We

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

Villa ''Les oliviers'', Tomar, Portugal centre
Family House, halfway Lisbon/Fatima, lovely garden, private pool

Family House, halfway Lisbon/Fatima, lovely garden, private pool

Casais dos Penedos - Pontével Santarém
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Cartaxo. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden.
10/10 Exceptional! (51 reviews)
Avaliação da estadia – 5 estrelas
Tivemos uma estadia absolutamente fantástica nesta casa de férias. A casa é muito boa, espaçosa, confortável e bem cuidada. Destacamos especialmente a piscina, que é excelente – perfeita para relaxar durante o dia e dar uns bons mergulhos..A área exterior superou as expectativas: muito agradável, ...

Reviewed on Jul 22, 2025

Family House, halfway Lisbon/Fatima, lovely garden, private pool
Tranquil stone cottage by lovely lake.

Tranquil stone cottage by lovely lake.

Serra Serra de Tomar
Book a stay at this family-friendly cottage in Tomar. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Aldeia Do Mato River Beach and Castelo ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (47 reviews)
Fantastic home - clean and roomy! no a/c but with windows open the cross breeze was briliant.

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025

Tranquil stone cottage by lovely lake.
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Popular places to visit

As Salinas Naturais de Rio Maior, também conhecidas como Salinas da Fonte da Bica, estão situadas no sopé da Serra dos Candeeiros, a três quilómetros de Rio Maior, em Portugal. São compartimentos – talhos - feitos de cimento ou de pedra, de tamanho variado e pouco fundos, para onde, por regueiras, é conduzida a água salgada que se tira de um poço. Presentemente, a água é elevada por meio de um motor e distribuída segundo um sistema conjuntamente aceite e respeitado (nem sempre) por todos os proprietários. Os esgoteiros, as eiras e as casas de madeira para armazenagem do sal, completam o conjunto do que é denominado Marinhas de Sal de Rio Maior. Uma mina de sal-gema, muito extensa e profunda, segundo os técnicos, atravessada por uma corrente subterrânea que alimenta um poço, faz com que a água dele extraída seja salgada, sete vezes mais salgada que a do mar. Da sua exposição ao sol e ao vento e consequente evaporação da água obtêm-se o sal, depositado no fundo dos talhos e que depois é colocado em montes, em forma de pirâmides, para secar até ser recolhido. O processo é rudimentar e semelhante ao usado nas salinas da beira-mar. Só há diferença no vale pitoresco que as rodeia, no poço, no estilo próprio dos marinheiros

Rio Maior Salt Flats

Learn about the local history of Rio Maior with a stop at Rio Maior Salt Flats. Take in the museums while you're in the area.

Rio Maior Salt Flats
Conqueer the castle.

Almourol Castle

After visiting Almourol Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Vila Nova da Barquinha. Visit the spas in this walkable area, or simply enjoy its bars.

Almourol Castle

Mira de Aire Caves

Explore the great outdoors at Mira de Aire Caves, a lovely green space in Mira de Aire. While in this relaxing area, find time to visit its stunning cathedral.

Mira de Aire Caves

Natural Park of Aire and Candeeiros Mountains

Explore the great outdoors at Natural Park of Aire and Candeeiros Mountains, a lovely green space in Porto de Mos. Discover the area's museums and monuments.

Natural Park of Aire and Candeeiros Mountains

Castelo de Bode Dam

You can find out about the history of São Pedro de Tomar with a visit to Castelo de Bode Dam.

Castelo de Bode Dam

CNEMA

Learn about the events happening at CNEMA during your trip to Marvila. Discover the area's museums and monuments.

CNEMA

Things to do

Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Tramcar Tours

Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Tramcar Tours

CA $61
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Tramcar Tours
Trolley in Lisbon

Hills Tramcar Hop-on Hop-off Tour

CA $40
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Hills Tramcar Hop-on Hop-off Tour
The remarkable Pena Palace

Sintra-Cascais-Pena Palace 8-People Small Group Tour from Lisbon

CA $75
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Sintra-Cascais-Pena Palace 8-People Small Group Tour from Lisbon
City Sightseeing Lisbon Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Lisbon Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Optional Extras

CA $58
per adult
City Sightseeing Lisbon Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Optional Extras
Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour with Optional Bus Tour Combos

Lisbon Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Combos

CA $45
per adult
Lisbon Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Combos
Small group tour to Sintra, Pena Palace, pass by Regaleira, Cabo Roca, Cascais

Small Group Tour to Sintra, Pena Palace, Cabo Roca and Cascais

CA $91
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Small Group Tour to Sintra, Pena Palace, Cabo Roca and Cascais
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Cities near Ribatejo

Vineyard in Portugal

Palmela

Batalha Monastery featuring a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Batalha

This aqueduct brings water from the countryside into the Knights Templar castle of Tomar. The structure is magnificent and you can walk across the top of it.

Tomar

"The Monastery of Santa Maria d'Alcobaça, north of Lisbon, was founded in the 12th century by King Alfonso I. Its size, the purity of its architectural style, the beauty of the materials and the care with which it was built make this a masterpiece of Cistercian Gothic art." UNESCO

Alcobaça

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