Vibrant Estremadura will entice you
Come and experience Estremadura and its architecture, monuments and art galleries. This city's university setting, temples and riverfront attract many visitors, as does its cosmopolitan and welcoming location. Take in top local attractions such as Avenida da Liberdade and Rossio Square. If you're looking for accommodation options with space to entertain friends and family, HomeAway has plenty of options to choose from. Many rental homes offer full kitchens and laundry facilities, perfect for big groups.
Sightseeing in and around Estremadura
Do you want to find top things to see and do while you're in town? Venture out of your holiday home and check out everything that makes Estremadura a one-of-a-kind holiday spot. These are some of the most popular attractions to see, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Serra de Montejunto Lookout (10.6 mi / 17.1 km)
- Royal Obidos Golf Course (16.2 mi / 26.1 km)
- West Cliffs Golf Course (16.5 mi / 26.6 km)
- Praia D'El Rey Golf Course (17.7 mi / 28.5 km)
- Norpark - Nazare's Water Park (21.7 mi / 34.8 km)
- Grande Mercado Medieval de Obidos (10.9 mi / 17.5 km)
Exploring the natural features in Estremadura
Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, Estremadura is a great place to get outside. Here are some of the area’s noteworthy features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Buddha Eden (9.4 mi / 15.2 km)
- Serra de Montejunto Lookout (10.6 mi / 17.1 km)
- Dom Carlos I Park (10.9 mi / 17.6 km)
- Obidos Lagoon (14.9 mi / 24 km)
- Natural Park of Aire and Candeeiros Mountains (15.6 mi / 25.1 km)
- Foz do Arelho Beach (16.3 mi / 26.3 km)
Transport to and around Estremadura
The nearest airport is in Lisbon (LIS-Humberto Delgado), located 38.5 mi (61.9 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you could also fly into Cascais (CAT), which is 45.6 mi (73.4 km) away.
If you prefer to travel by train, Caldas Da Rainha Station, Santarem Station and Azambuja Station are the main stations in the city. You can get around Estremadura by jumping on the metro at Odivelas Station, Moscavide Station (Red) or Encarnacao Station.