Guidebook for Bizelga, near Tomar
Sightseeing
One of the great monuments of Portugal, a living illustration of Portuguese architecture from the 12th to the 19th c. Concerts and mediaeval dining in the great friar's hall throughout the summer.
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Convento de Cristo
8 Estrada do ConventoOne of the great monuments of Portugal, a living illustration of Portuguese architecture from the 12th to the 19th c. Concerts and mediaeval dining in the great friar's hall throughout the summer.
This charming little Templar castle, on an island in the middle of the Tagus, would enchant Cinderela, adults and children alike.
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Castelo de Almourol
This charming little Templar castle, on an island in the middle of the Tagus, would enchant Cinderela, adults and children alike.
Enjoy water sports at this great reservoir, a few km. from Bizelga. Kayak to Constancia in the cristaline Zêzere, take a day boat-trip, or enjoy many nautical sports. / Amusez-vous à ce grand reservoir de Castelo do Bode, près de Bizelga.
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Castelo do Bode
Enjoy water sports at this great reservoir, a few km. from Bizelga. Kayak to Constancia in the cristaline Zêzere, take a day boat-trip, or enjoy many nautical sports. / Amusez-vous à ce grand reservoir de Castelo do Bode, près de Bizelga.
Less than 1 hr away. Spend the day exploring this famous ancient town, with its roman traces, mediaeval convents, spectacular university, one of the oldest in Europe (World Heritage site).
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Coimbra
Less than 1 hr away. Spend the day exploring this famous ancient town, with its roman traces, mediaeval convents, spectacular university, one of the oldest in Europe (World Heritage site).
About 1 hr away. Well worth a visit to meander in the beautifully preserved walled town. Lunch at the pousada.
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Óbidos Municipality
About 1 hr away. Well worth a visit to meander in the beautifully preserved walled town. Lunch at the pousada.
Food Scene
Portuguese/international. Some unusual dishes, try the scrambled eggs with wild mushrooms. Excellent meat. Acceptable prices, a lovely drive not far from Bizelga.
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Restaurante A luria
34 R. da AlegriaPortuguese/international. Some unusual dishes, try the scrambled eggs with wild mushrooms. Excellent meat. Acceptable prices, a lovely drive not far from Bizelga.
One of the well-known restaurants of Portugal. Typical Portuguese food with a very special touch. Delicious though somewhat "heavy". Not cheap, but worth a visit!
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Chico Elias
92A R. Conde de TomarOne of the well-known restaurants of Portugal. Typical Portuguese food with a very special touch. Delicious though somewhat "heavy". Not cheap, but worth a visit!
A favorite. Go for Casa das Ratas for picturesque, Casa Matreno for more comfort. Tasty, plentiful dishes, inexpensive. On a pedestrian street where children can play while you wait for the food.
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Casa Matreno & Casa das Ratas
7 R. Dr. Joaquim JacintoA favorite. Go for Casa das Ratas for picturesque, Casa Matreno for more comfort. Tasty, plentiful dishes, inexpensive. On a pedestrian street where children can play while you wait for the food.
5 min. from Bizelga, a fast, good meal with not much imagination, specialty suckling pork, good sandwiches, quick service, good for the whole family, reasonable prices.
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Manjar Dos Templários - Busca Paladares,Lda
5 min. from Bizelga, a fast, good meal with not much imagination, specialty suckling pork, good sandwiches, quick service, good for the whole family, reasonable prices.
Well known in Tomar, and very pretty location, but the cuisine and service, for the price, leave much to be desired.
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Restaurante Bela Vista
N°68 R. Marquês de PombalWell known in Tomar, and very pretty location, but the cuisine and service, for the price, leave much to be desired.
Restaurante TomaZ
31 Tv. ArcosR. dos Arcos 31 - Tomar
Simple international cuisine, correct prices.
At Constancia, pretty location, good food, nice service, reasonable prices.
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Restaurante D. José Pinhão
4 R. Luís de CamõesAt Constancia, pretty location, good food, nice service, reasonable prices.
Well appoionted, gorgeous view over the reservoir and Zêzere river, excellent Portuguese food, good wine list, very pleasant service. Correct prices for the good quality.
Alverangel
Well appoionted, gorgeous view over the reservoir and Zêzere river, excellent Portuguese food, good wine list, very pleasant service. Correct prices for the good quality.
Excellent fish, meat, wines, including the house wine. Nice place with good service. Correct prices.
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Restaurante A Grelha do Zêzere
37 R. Maria VasquesExcellent fish, meat, wines, including the house wine. Nice place with good service. Correct prices.
Everything Else
Kayak from here to Almourol Cstle, wher you will be picked up. Fun for the whole family.
Also great Observatory to observe planets and stars - good for whole family. Ring 249 739 084 to organize English-language explanations.
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Constância
Kayak from here to Almourol Cstle, wher you will be picked up. Fun for the whole family.
Also great Observatory to observe planets and stars - good for whole family. Ring 249 739 084 to organize English-language explanations.
Visit this famous sanctuary with its markings of faith and hope throughout.
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Santuario de Nuestra Señora de Fátima
Visit this famous sanctuary with its markings of faith and hope throughout.
Consejos para la ciudad
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Booklet in cottage
There is a booklet in the cottage with:
- sites to see in the neighbourhood
- activities for all ages
- suggested restaurants (including some lesser-known ones)
- goings-on and country festivals in the heighbourhood