Abrantes

Abrantes is one of the largest counties in the country. It Is located at the junction of the regions of Ribatejo, Beira Baixa and Alentejo, featuring an extremely varied landscape. To the North, extensive pine forests and the albufeira of Castelo de Bode, to the South the lezíria do Tejo and the typical Alentejo landscape. The name Abrantes probably derives from Aurantes, due to the amount of gold that was taken from the river sands. It is often called "Flower City", largely because of the festivities in which its inhabitants adorn the streets with flowers. The city of Abrantes is a commercial and industrial hub of the fertile agricultural region. It has metallurgical and metalworking industry. In gastronomy, especially the famous "Palha de Abrantes" and the tigeladas stand out.

What to do in Abrantes

Travel Guide

Up to date tourist information about the city's top attractions

The best river beaches in Central Portugal

From the Serra da Estrela area to the Santarém and Portalegre districts there are beautiful freshwater beaches.

Where to eat in Abrantes

Where to sleep in Abrantes

Monte da Várzea
Monte da Várzea

O Monte da Várzea, em Alvega, rodadeado por 105 hectares de férteis terras junto ao Tejo, é um espaço de conforto, lazer e qualidade de vida, que proporciona r…

Quinta de Coalhos
Quinta de Coalhos

Chalet style of the "Belle Époque", inserted in a farm with 10 acres along the banks of the Tagus. In their vicinity, has a wooded area and a nice garden. The …

Near Abrantes

Ferreira do Zêzere

Ferreira do Zêzere


Ferreira do Zêzere's landscape, although it is located at the northern end of Ribatejo, has little to do with the typical lezíria. Deep valleys, pine…

Golegã

Golegã


Golegã is known throughout the country as the "Horse Capital City", due to its historical links to bullfighting traditions. In the heart of Ribatejo,…

Alpiarça

Alpiarça


Alpiarça is a municipality in Ribatejo belonging to the district of Santarém and has only one parish. Its geographical location, on the left bank of …

Constância

Constância


This is one of the most beautiful villages in Portugal. Located in the middle of the Ribatejo region, on the north bank of the Tagus River, Constânci…