Tomar
Discover Tomar
Tomar is a city of 41,000 people (2011) in Ribatejo, Portugal. Tomar is one of Portugal's historical jewels and, more significantly, was the last Templar town to be commissioned for construction. The town of Tomar (too-MAHR, /tu.ˈmaɾ/) was born inside the walls of the Convento de Cristo, constructed under the orders of Gualdim de Pais, the fourth grand master of the Knights Templar, in the late 12th century.
Taste of Tomar...
Local food specialities include Fatias de Tomar, and Beija-me depressa ("kiss me quickly") made by the Estrelas Confeitery.
Festivals & Events
Experience the vibrant festivals and cultural celebrations of Tomar.
Local food specialities include Fatias de Tomar, and Beija-me depressa ("kiss me quickly") made by the Estrelas Confeitery.
Essential Information
Getting There
Multiple OptionsFrom Lisbon: there is hourly direct train from Lisbon (Santa Apolônia/Oriente), about 2 hr, €8.40. From Porto: several per day, about 3½ hr, €19, need to change in Entrocamento or Lamarosa/Coimbra B. There are two bus companies that connect Tomar: Rede Expressos and Rodoviária do Tejo. Tomar is just over 1 hour from Lisbon. Coming from north or south, the A1 is the most direct route. At km94, take the A23 exit, follow this road until you see the sign for Tomar on the IC3. 5 to 10 minutes later you will see the exit sign for Tomar on the N110. Go there and in a few minutes you will reach your destination. There is also citybus, 2 lines, €1/ticket valid for 1 hr. Tomar is a small city but holds an important ancient past and some of the most important monuments in Portugal....
Getting Around & Staying
Getting Around
There is also citybus, 2 lines, €1/ticket valid for 1 hr. Tomar is a small city but holds an important ancient past and some of the most important monuments in Portugal. The streets and squares of the picturesque centre of Tomar are organised following a chessboard pattern, a rare feature for a mediaeval city, instituted by Prince Henry the Navigator, which later inspired the pattern used for the rebuilding of Lisbon after the earthquake in 1755. Scattered throughout the town there are many interesting houses with Renaissance, Baroque and Romantic façades. By the river Nabão, near the bridge, there is a park and garden that offer nice views of the city and surroundings. Local food specialities include Fatias de Tomar, and Beija-me depressa ("kiss me quickly") made by the Estrelas Confeitery.