Location: Rio Maior
Top Things to do in Rio Maior
Top 5 Private Tours in Rio Maior, Central Portugal
Rio Maior (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈʁiu mɐˈjɔɾ]) is a municipality in the Santarém District in Portugal. The population in 2011 was 21,192, in an area of 272.76 km².
Restaurants in Rio Maior
1. Natural Heritage, Caves, Water Springs and Salt Pans from Nazaré
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Enjoy an all-day tour visiting some of the most famous natural sites of western region of Portugal including impressive natural caves in the Serra d’Aire and Candeeiros Natural Park, water springs, Pia do Urso sensory eco-park and the salt-pans of Rio Maior. Go stress free with hotel pick-up and drop-off from accommodations in Nazaré, Portugal.
Inclusions: Driver/local guide, Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Nazar, Local taxes
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, Transfer
Reviewed By Cancebi
From first day to last day,we welcomed with smiling faces. Staffs helped and cared about us very much. They had information about everything with places and other locations. I strongly advise to anyone who goes to Nazare,Leiria,Alcobaca,Obidos. Thanks for everything.
2. Route of the Salter Full Day Private Tour from Lisbon
Discover the day-to-day of the Salter in the extraction of one of the indispensable ingredients for the kitchen, Salt. The Natural Salinas of Rio Maior are located 90 km from Lisbon, being inserted in the heart of the Natural Park of Serras de Aire and Candeeiros. Surrounded by trees and farmland, they are considered a natural wonder, as the sea is 30 km away. The salt water comes from an extensive and deep rock salt mine that dates back 205 million years ago, which is crossed by an underground stream of fresh water that makes it salty. The complex presents itself as a small village of stone streets and wooden houses, next to which the curious tanks of irregular shapes and dimensions stand out, which from spring fill with saltwater giving rise to white salt pyramids. Come and discover with us the daily life of Salineiro and learn from this professional some techniques still used today in the process of collecting artisanal salt.
Inclusions: Especialized Guide / Monitoring services of a Salter, Free Wi-Fi on board, Pickup and drop-off at hotel/accommodation in Lisbon, Private transportation, Driver/Guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, WiFi on board
Exclusions: Lunch, Any additional expenses not covered and agreed in advance
Reviewed By Trip816404
Pedro was both knowledgeable and so helpful. We had a wheelchair with us and Pedro helped us with the chair at all the stops. His knowledge of Fantima was so detailed and he gave fun stories along the way. If you have a chance to do this tour with Pedro you must it was the best day of our trip!
3. Private Tour to Batalha Monastery and Fátima Shrine by the countryside route
Come and visit the Monastery of Batalha, built by King Dom João I in 1386 to thank Our Lady the victory of Portugal at the Battle of Aljubarrota in 1385 against the powerful Spanish army. This battle marks the beginning of the Second Dynasty and opens the way to the great Maritime Discoveries of the 15th and 16th Centuries. The Monastery of Batalha is a masterpiece of Gothic architecture and it took more than a hundred years to be built, spanning several reigns. In 1983 the monument was classified as World Heritage by UNESCO. Travelling 130 km from Lisbon, enables us to discover the hidden natural beauties of Central Portugal. We'll visit the historic Salt Pans of Rio Maior and Serra de Aire and Candeeiros Natural Park. A typical lunch in a local restaurant on the heights is recommended. Leaving Batalha we'll visit the sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima. At Porto de Mós we'll get a sight of the city renaissance-style castle, an unique exemplar of this type in Portugal.
Inclusions: Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Local guide, Bottled water, Wifi Internet onboard
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Reviewed By Martin S
Henrique was our guide for a delightful day designed around our specific interests and temporarily limited mobility. We visited Estoril ( where we learned "Casablanca" was filmed), Cascais, a mountain viewpoint in the Serra da Sintra National Park with spectacular views of the coastline, Sintra itself but briefly because of the crowds, and on the way home, the Queluz Palace. Our day was all the more interesting because with his extensive knowledge of Portuguese history Henrique was able to put everything we saw into a more comprehensive context. Regrettably we don't know Portuguese so his facility with foreign languages was a vital contributor to our enjoyment.The day was also a wonderful eating experience because of Henrique's familiarity with the region, including a morning espresso and traditional pastry at Cascais and delicious lunch at at a restaurant where we are pretty sure the other guests were entirely Portuguese. Without hesitation we thoroughly recommend taking tours with Henrique!
4. 4 × 4 Serra de Aire and Lamps Tour
This tour is conducted by a Nature Guide with a unique and very vast knowledge of the region. With it you will discover the most wonderful corners of this fantastic mountain range. The ecological and geological interpretation of the places visited will be made.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Main Course + 1 Drink + Dessert + Coffee, Entrance to the caves of Mira de Aire, Bottled water, Seasonal fruit, Handmade cookies, Insurance included
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Reviewed By CatarinaG19
Luís who runs the company really knows everything about the region and its natural resources! Amazing morning spent in nature and the difficulty level was 100% accurate!
5. Rio Maior - A well kept Secret!
This tour takes you away from the busy areas of Lisbon and Sintra, still so close and you feel like you are in the middle of a totally different area of Portugal! It will show you a lost Portugal, areas that today are coming back to life because of Tourism but still maintaining their own identity! You will see how the local people used to live and in some cases, still does live and you will learn about our culture and ways of life!! It is amazing how so close to big busy centres we have communities like these and it is a communion between the old and the very old since we can visit one or two monuments which are from our Neolithic period, almost 5000 years ago!!
Inclusions: Walking Sticks can be provided, if required!, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: The lunch of the guide (and driver, if applicable) is to be paid by the guests., Alcoholic Beverages, Gratuities
Reviewed By ChristiaanSmuts
Sofia was an excellent tour guide, very knowledgeable about information as well as unwritten histories of the locations we saw, such as the Moorish Castle. Had a wonderful lunch by the seaside and even some time to walk on the beach, even though it was middle of Winter! (I love dunking my feet in the ocean!) Had some time in the little town itself, quaint and cute little shops and cafes. Many thanks Sofia!
