Tonight
Quinta das Murtas
Sintra
8.8Very good
Two nights Sintra base €190 for the stay
Our stay
The Sintra base for the palace day, €190 for the two nights.
Day 03 of 10
Tomar, Nazaré and Sintra
Costa Nova → Tomar → Nazaré → Sintra
The longest day in the car. Tomar in the morning, Nazaré in the afternoon, then Sintra for dinner and a short look at the center.
362 kmTotal distance4 hrDriving time08:00Recommended departure
The longest day in the car. Tomar in the morning, Nazaré in the afternoon, then Sintra for dinner and a short look at the center.
362 km4 hr08:00
Top priority
Today’s highlights
The three stops we would protect first.
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The stops
Travel time, priorities and our practical take.
01
Convento de Cristo
Must do
The Tomar visit, €12 and about two hours.
Our take
A truly impressive place, rich in history and architectural beauty. A must-see in Tomar, where every corner tells a story and takes you back in time!
02
Mouchão parking
Practical stop
The car park noted for leaving the car in Tomar.
Our take
Visit the beautiful park and go to the main square for lunch.
03
Praça da República & Lunch
Scenic stop
The main square of beautiful Tomar. Eat around here before the drive to Nazaré.
Our take
After visiting the main square, it’s lovely to wander through the charming streets of the town centre and soak up the local atmosphere.
04
Farol de Nazaré
Scenic stop
The first Nazaré stop, above the beach. Try to park the car near the Santuario de Nossa Senhora da Nazaré.
Our take
Walk around the praca looking for all the viewpoints.
05
Nazaré beach
Must do
Beach and a swim, then leave at 17:30.
Our take
The swim is there, but the departure time matters more than staying into the late afternoon.
06
Sintra center and the National Palace
Scenic stop
Go and park to the hotel, then walk through the old center and a look at the national palace. Pena is the next day.
Our take
Tonight is only a first look. Pena and Monserrate are tomorrow, with times already chosen.
Decision support
Running late?
Protect the parts that make this day work.
Keep — top priorityConvento de CristoLeave Nazaré at 17:30
Flexible — nice to haveA long swim in NazaréThe National Palace tonight
Dinner
Cantinho da Vila
Sintra
Reservation confirmed, 20:30Our verdict
A little bit of everything Portugal has to offer!
A beautiful day filled with contrasting landscapes, from medieval Tomar, through Nazaré’s wild Atlantic charm to Sintra’s fairytale atmosphere.
