Top Things to do in Mafra
What to do and see in Mafra, Central Portugal: The Best Hidden Gems Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Mafra, Portugal including Ericeira Sup, Ericeira Bike, Quinta de Sant'Ana, Claustrophilia Ericeira, Aldeia Tipica Jose Franco, Manzwine, Jardim do Cerco.
Restaurants in Mafra
1. Ericeira Sup
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 39 reviews
Welcome to "ERICEIRA SUP" Stand Up Paddle Experience ... Your next stop "ERICEIRA SUP" was born from the passion and desire to promote the best that Ericeira World Surfing Reserve has to offer. Our services include beginners, intermediate, advanced levels, surfing waves for experts, sup training and yoga sup. Let us take you on some memorable sup experiences.
2. Ericeira Bike
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 36 reviews
Mountain Bike Tour Guides and bike rental company, from coastal scenic bike tours, to trail/all mountain adventures deep in the countryside, we offer tours suitable for families or experienced bike riders alike. Included in your tour: MIAS certified guide; Quality gear; On ride assistance; Individual Water bottle; Ride Insurance. Prices from 30€ to 75€. RNAAT 893/2017
3. Quinta de Sant'Ana
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 69 reviews
Quinta de Sant’Ana is a stunningly beautiful, family-run property, just 30 minutes drive from Lisbon. A unique micro climate of cool nights, misty mornings and hot afternoons, result in fresh mineral white wines and elegant complex reds. Owners James and Ann Frost live on the estate with their seven boys and welcome visitors who wish to taste their wines. Winemaker: Antonio Macanita.
Reviewed By Denatracy
We cannot thank our wedding coordinator Alex and all the staff at Quinta de Sant'Ana enough for making our wedding day so incredibly fantastic. It was like a fairytale dream come true!! The venue itself is literally mind-blowingly beautiful, the food is out of this world and the wine, well, magnificent. All our guests were blown away by the beauty of the venue and level of service they received on the day. John and I cannot thank you enough for how well you looked after us and everyone else. You will always hold a very special place in our hearts and we cannot wait to plan a family reunion to be there again. Thank you so much for giving us the best day we could have ever dreamed of and more!! Dena and John xxx (3/8/19)
4. Claustrophilia Ericeira
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 69 reviews
Live escape game is the transposition of the well known point & click games of the 80s into reality, where the search, the puzzle solving and the excitement remain, but the experience becomes tangible, with real puzzles... and real stress. You need to find real objects, combine and use them across dozens of logical and ability games, until you get finally to the very last puzzle, which gives you the key to freedom. You need to work in team, watch every detail, every hint to accomplish the game. Prepare yourself, we created the puzzles in a way that you need to use your brain capacity on it's maximum level, to push your limits and of course to have a lot of fun behind the padlocks.
Reviewed By CazzyWarwickshire
We had two groups visiting Ericeira and as some of us had done an escape room before decided to give this a go. We were not disappointed the puzzles were really inventive and we all had a great time with group 1 achieving a 52 minute time and group 2 narrowly missing being locked in - 59 minutes. Would definitely recommend & Viktor was very helpful via email and during the stay
5. Aldeia Tipica Jose Franco
6. Manzwine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
Manzwine is not only a wine project but also the revival of a tradition. Come to visit our project and taste the unique and precious single-varietal white wine made with the grape Jampal. Manzwine is the only certified producer in the world of this grape. It's for sure one of a kind. Visit the winery, museum, roman bridge and finish with tasting of 6 wines!
Reviewed By paulandc0 - Sintra, Portugal
I had discovered the Jampal the day before so decided to drive to Cheleiros. Excellent reception from Sonia who briefed me passionately while giving me the tour of the facilities ???? and got me to taste a few wines. All were good, except possibly for the red Platónico (their entry wine) and some were excellent. Excellent, but where prices are concerned, you get lower prices in Burgundy (where I am from) for the same level of quality. 14.50€ for the Jampal for instance (count 13€ in Burgundy) and 80€ for their best red, which was superb. In my mind, Portugal was associated with good wines at amazingly good prices.
7. Jardim do Cerco
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 99 reviews
It is the Baroque garden par excellence and a must stop for anyone visiting Mafra. Jardim do Cerco is an illuminated work, maintained in detail and detail for the population and visitors. Water mirrors, wide paths, leafy trees and a century-old daughter-in-law still in operation are some of the attractions of this garden inspired by Versailles. This place is the perfect transition between the walled vastness of Tapada Real and the monumentality of the National Palace of Mafra, which stands on one of its flanks. The forest and gardens extend over eight hectares, with offers of nooks, shadows, waterfalls or even a peculiar garden: Horta dos Frades, where the plants used in medicinal products (pharmacy) are in sight when they were built. , ordered by D. João V. In Jardim do Cerco there is a space called Horto das Aromáticas , which features around 39 species of plants used for medicinal and seasoning purposes. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2019
Reviewed By eddg2019
When you are done touring the vast National Palace of Mafra, this garden offers a lovely, quiet oasis in which to contemplate all that you have just seen. As you exit the palace, turn right and go around the side of the building where you will see the charming Jardim do Cerco (Garden of the Siege). It is a perfect place to spend some time in nature before going back to Lisbon. There is an aviary, containing a variety of birds, a fountain, an herb garden, and a children’s playground.
