Interactive maps of hiking and biking routes around Tomar
1. You can zoom in/out using your mouse wheel, as well as move the map of Tomar with your mouse.2. This interactive map presents two modes: 'Biking Routes' and 'Hiking Routes'. Use the '+' button on the map to switch between them.
Railway and landscape maps of Tomar area
This Tomar map has two modes: 'Railway Network' and 'Landscape & Rural Map'. Use the '+' button on the map to navigate.City tours, excursions and tickets in Tomar and surroundings
Portugal - moving around the country
The most popular form of public transport is the bus. They make trips within the same city as well as neighboring regions, and far-away places of the country. Absolutely all buses are technically sound, their passenger compartments are clean and neat, and the most comfortable conditions for traveling are created. Bus tickets are sold at roadside newspaper kiosks. On average, a trip around the city costs 1 euro. If you buy a ticket in advance, you can save a little. There is an opportunity to purchase a multi-day pass. The price for a 3-day ticket is about 4 Euros. In the capital, in addition to buses, trams and funicular are used as public transport. There are metros in Lisbon. If you plan to travel frequently around the city, it is best to purchase a universal travel card that gives you the right to ride on the metro, trams, buses and lifts. The fare for a week costs only 12 Euros. … OpenOverview of festivals and celebrations in Portugal
The Portuguese are known to celebrate with joy all kinds of holidays and festivals. The reasons for celebrations could range from pilgrimages, honoring the memory of numerous saints, as well as fair events. Inhabitants of the northern regions of the country celebrate local holidays by indulging in dances, various musical events, as well as traditional amusements and shows with fireworks. An indispensable attribute of the festivities is the spectacle of the bullfight with the prohibition of killing an animal. … OpenPhotogallery of Tomar sights
Our guide to Tomar
Travel guide to Tomar
An interesting historical symbol is the monastery of the Order of Christ. Its construction began in 1160. Currently, a unique huge old monastery is a landmark of world importance and is numbered among the world heritage of UNESCO. Its outward appearance resembles an ancient fortress. It was actually built as a fortification for warrior monks. Only later the huge stone building was converted into a monastery. The … Open
Tomar sightseeing
In the entertainment program will surely include the visit to the local synagogue, which is located on Rua Dr.Joaquim Jacinto Street. It was built in the beginning of the 15th century and this is one of the oldest synagogues in Portugal. Nowadays the synagogue was converted into a museum named after the great scientist Abraham Zacuto. Not far away from this sight is located another remarkable cultural institution, … Open