Santarém district, Santarém, Portugal

Places to visit near Tomar

Tomar is a town in Santarém district, Santarém, Portugal, home to about 19,168 people. Within 50 km by road there are 114 places to visit — 34 forts & heritage, 19 churches, 36 caves and 3 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Igreja de Santa Maria Dos Olivais (1 km), Castelo de Tomar (1 km) and Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Conceição (1 km).

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Tomar, Santarém
Tomar, Santarém district, Santarém, Portugal. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Tomar at a glance

Location
Santarém district, Santarém, Portugal
Population
about 19,168
Coordinates
39.6020° N, 8.4092° W
Places within 50 km
114 (31 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and caves

Top places to visit near Tomar

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Tomar: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Tomar

59 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tomar. The closest is Fórum Romano de Tomar (1 km); the best-known is Castelo de Tomar (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Tomar

41 churches within 100 km of Tomar. The closest is Igreja de Santa Maria Dos Olivais (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Tomar

36 caves within 100 km of Tomar. The closest is Gruta Do Caldeirão (6 km); the best-known is Grutas de Lapas (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Tomar

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Tomar. The closest is Cerca Do Convento de Cristo (1 km); the best-known is Serra d'Aire Dinossaur Traceways (20 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Tomar

10 museums within 100 km of Tomar. The closest is Casa Manuel Guimarães (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Tomar

4 waterfalls within 100 km of Tomar. The closest is Açude da Maracha (7 km); the best-known is Waterfall Penedo Furado (19 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Tomar

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 6 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tomar
  2. 1 km Igreja de Santa Maria Dos Olivais · church, Santarém
  3. 1 km Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Conceição · church, Santarém
  4. 1 km Convent of Christ · church, Santarém
  5. 1 km Charola · church, Santarém
  6. 1 km Castelo de Tomar · heritage site, Santarém
  7. 1 km Back to Tomar

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tomar by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3459Fórum Romano de Tomar (1 km)
    Churches1941Igreja de Santa Maria Dos Olivais (1 km)
    Caves3636Gruta Do Caldeirão (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens311Cerca Do Convento de Cristo (1 km)
    Other attractions910Sinagoga de Tomar (1 km)
    Museums410Casa Manuel Guimarães (1 km)
    Waterfalls44Açude da Maracha (7 km)
    Parks14Parque de Astronomia (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Açude da Fábrica de Fiação de Tomar (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints12Algar Do Rebaldo (21 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Almourol (20 km)
    Beaches & coast01Praia Fluvial (58 km)
    Buddhist sites01Mosteiro de Santa Clara-a-Velha (84 km)

    Tomar: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tomar?

    Igreja de Santa Maria Dos Olivais (church, about 1 km), Castelo de Tomar (heritage site, about 1 km), Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Conceição (church, about 1 km), Charola (church, about 1 km), Convent of Christ (church, about 1 km), Capela de São Lourenço (church, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Tomar?

    114 places on Spotwander: 34 forts & heritage, 19 churches, 36 caves, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Tomar?

    Fórum Romano de Tomar, about 1 km by road; Antiga Moagem "A Portuguesa" (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Tomar?

    Igreja de Santa Maria Dos Olivais, about 1 km by road; Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Conceição (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Tomar?

    Gruta Do Caldeirão, about 6 km by road; Buraca Das Andorinhas (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tomar?

    Start in Tomar, visit Igreja de Santa Maria Dos Olivais, then Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Conceição, then Convent of Christ, then Charola, then Castelo de Tomar, and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tomar?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and caves.

    Towns near Tomar

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Tomar’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Tomar on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.