Discover Almeirim: Tagus Plain, Wine and Culture

Almeirim lies on an open plain in the Tagus Valley and combines landscapes, Portuguese history, religious traditions and viticulture. The banks of the Tagus and the Ribeira de Alpiarça are mentioned around Almeirim as places of great tourist interest. This gives you various starting points for planning your trip: you can focus on nature and relaxation, explore historical topics or get to know the Tejo wine region.

Tagus landscapes and wine region

The banks of the Tagus and the Ribeira de Alpiarça are defining landscape features. Those who enjoy structuring their days around different themes will therefore find Almeirim to be a starting point between riverside landscapes, regional culture and wine. The Tejo Wine Route 118 is approximately 150 kilometres long, crosses the Vinhos do Tejo wine region on the left bank of the Tagus and passes through seven municipalities, including Almeirim. The approximate length of the route makes it an independent component of a trip for anyone wishing to connect several stops in the wine region.

In Almeirim, Quinta da Alorna has 220 hectares of vineyards. A guided tour includes Vinha do Bosque, the winery and the barrel room, as well as a wine tasting on the balcony of the Palácio, subject to possible changes, and a visit to the wine shop. During the grape harvest, Falua – Sociedade de Vinhos offered winery tours and wine tastings. This offer was reserved exclusively for adults and groups of at least ten people. When choosing your holiday apartment, you can therefore consider whether wine and regional culinary culture are among the main focuses of your trip.

History and religious buildings

Almeirim was founded in 1411 by Dom João I following the establishment of the royal Coutada Real de Almeirim; its territory was delimited in 1424. Portuguese political history is also connected with the town: the Portuguese Cortes were convened in Almeirim twice, once by Dom João III for the swearing-in of Prince Dom João and later by Cardinal Dom Henrique because of the succession to the throne.

The Igreja Matriz de S. João Baptista has a single nave, a simple façade with Baroque features and a bell tower. São João Baptista is celebrated in Almeirim every year on 24 June with a pilgrimage. The Ermida do Calvário also has a single nave; its wall and vault paintings depict the Passion of Christ. During the procession of Senhor Jesus dos Passos, the religious ceremony of the Encontro takes place at the chapel. These sites and traditions are particularly suitable for planning a trip that combines architecture, history and local customs.

Active and cultural excursions

The Barragem dos Gagos reservoir in Fazendas de Almeirim provides a green setting for fishing and relaxation. There are car parks, barbecue areas and fishing spots there. The Kartódromo de Almeirim has a 920-metre-long track that has been homologated by the Federação de Automobilismo e Karting as Grade II. This allows peaceful landscape experiences and a sporting excursion to be included in your travel plans without every day of your holiday having to be the same.

The Museu Municipal de Almeirim is located in the building of the Centro Coordenador de Transportes. It preserves and presents the municipality's movable cultural heritage. Following the modernisation of its image and sound technology, the Cine Teatro de Almeirim was expected to show films again on the first weekend of each month, on Fridays and Saturdays. When planning your days, it is worthwhile to weigh up cultural visits, regional wine offerings and activities by the water according to the interests of your travel group.

Getting there and choosing accommodation

Almeirim is served by the EN 114 and EN 118 roads as well as the IC 10. The Salgueiro Maia Bridge and the A13 connect Almeirim to the A1 and A2 motorway corridors. These transport links help with general travel planning and with deciding whether you want to use your holiday apartment primarily as a base for culture, wine, landscapes or changing excursions. A holiday apartment or holiday home in Almeirim can provide the right setting for a trip whose daily programme alternates between history, nature and regional experiences.

For additional orientation, you can also find the page Almeirim. Other destination pages for planning your own trip are São Nicolau, Alpiarça Municipality, Cartaxo, Abrantes, Mação, Alcanena and Chamusca.

For the higher-level travel overview: Santarem.