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Located in the heart of Ribatejo, Cartaxo has been known as the Wine Capital since 2002. For a long time, the municipality's economic and social development has been linked to wine production and the cultivation of its many vineyards. Furthermore, one of the biggest events that takes place annually in the city is the Wine Festival, where regional gastronomy is also a highlight. The All Saints' Fair is another traditional festival that has attracted thousands of visitors since the 17th century. As is the case in most Ribatejo municipalities, Cartaxo intensely embraces the bullfighting spirit, and the bullring occupies a prominent place in the city. The landscape is remarkably rich, with fertile agricultural fields, and the passage of the Tagus River adds to its beauty.

What to do in Cartaxo

Parque Municipal Quinta das Pratas

Cartaxo

This sports and cultural complex is the largest green space in the city and a favorite spot for the residents of Cartaxo, and not only them. Besides a large lawn and an area with large trees, including a "hidden" bandstand, it houses facilities such as municipal swimming pools, tennis courts, and four rings for other sports. It also has a …

Palhota

Cartaxo

It belongs to the parish of Valada and is one of the few fishing villages of Avieiros, who came from the Vieira de Leiria area, that still maintain their characteristics. The writer Alves Redol, known for writing about the Tagus River and its people, was one of the most famous inhabitants of this typical fishing village. The houses are colorful …

Centro Cultural Município do Cartaxo

Cartaxo

It was inaugurated in 2005 on the site where the old Cine-Teatro Ribatejo operated for half a century, closing in 1988. The building features contemporary architecture, with a predominantly glass facade, and aims to be a diverse space offering cultural events. It has two performance halls, which allow not only the screening of films, but also the presentation of plays …

Museu Rural e do Vinho do Cartaxo

Cartaxo

Open since 1985, it is one of the oldest museums in the country dedicated to the theme of wine. It aims to promote traditions linked to the rural world, especially wine production and vine cultivation. It evokes the history and the different steps necessary for wine production, from planting the vines to bottling. It has a typical tavern, a restored …

Praia Fluvial de Valada / Fluvina de Valada

Cartaxo

It is one of the must-see spots in the riverside parish of Valada. Fluvina welcomes small and medium-sized recreational boats and is a pleasant leisure area, from where it is possible to contemplate a beautiful panoramic view over the Tagus River and the floodplain fields. It is also quite popular with fans of water sports and, right next to it, …

Poço de São Bartolomeu

Cartaxo

It is one of the landmarks of the town of Vale da Pinta and, according to legend, King Afonso Henriques drank water there before the Battle of Ourique. The name of the well, believed to have been built in the …

Mercado Municipal do Cartaxo

Cartaxo

It is known locally as "praça" (square) and is a building, inaugurated in 1947, that occupies a vast area, very close to the city center. There you can find fresh products such as fruits, vegetables, fish, meat, bread, and food …

Capela do Senhor dos Passos

Cartaxo

It has a peculiar location, as it is surrounded by two houses on a street close to the main church and the city center. Built in the 16th century, this chapel, of Manueline religious architecture, is attached to a manor …

Cruzeiro do Cartaxo

Cartaxo

On one side of the main church, facing a small garden, stands this Manueline cross. The sculpture, made from a single stone, features delicate lacework and the image of the Crucified Lord of Sorrows. Elements such as a cross with …

Estátua de Marcelino Mesquita

Cartaxo

It honors one of the greatest names in Cartago's culture. Despite having graduated in medicine, Marcelino Mesquita distinguished himself as a poet and playwright. Born in 1856, he was also a journalist, writer, and member of parliament. The statue is …

Monumento Comemorativo à Batalha de Ourique

Cartaxo

Located in the center of the parish of Vila Chã de Ourique, this monument commemorates the Battle of Ourique, fought between Afonso Henriques and the Muslims in 1139, a battle which some historians believe took place in this location. The …

Praça de Touros do Cartaxo

Cartaxo

The town has a long tradition of bullfighting, and its bullring, located near the city's courthouse, remains very popular with aficionados. It has a capacity of five thousand spectators and was inaugurated in 1874. It has a classic style, with …

Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Purificação

Cartaxo

This is the main church of Pontével, a town located about five kilometers from the municipal seat. It is believed to have been founded in 1302 and has been rebuilt several times, most recently in the 17th century. Some of …

Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Expectação / Igreja Matriz de Valada

Cartaxo

Located practically on one of the banks of the Tagus River, the Parish Church of Valada is very old, probably dating back to 1211. It has undergone several renovations over the years, the last of which took place at the …

Igreja de São João Baptista / Igreja Matriz do Cartaxo

Cartaxo

Its patron saint is Saint John the Baptist, and it was built in the 14th century, being rebuilt three centuries later. The tower was demolished by an earthquake in 1909, and inside, it has a single nave, while the wooden …

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Where to eat in Cartaxo

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Where to sleep in Cartaxo

Clube da Lapa
Clube da Lapa

This space features a different concept, because the same infrastructure runs a residential, with pastry for breakfast, restaurant and gym.

Hotel Quinta das Pratas
Hotel Quinta das Pratas

3 star

Located near the city centre, in the tourist complex and sporty Quinta das Pratas, allows a quiet stay in a space composed of 28 well-appointed rooms. It featu…

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Near Cartaxo

Abrantes

Abrantes

Located at the junction of the Ribatejo, Beira Baixa, and Alentejo regions, Abrantes presents an extremely varied landscape. To the north, extensive …

Ferreira do Zêzere

Ferreira do Zêzere

Ferreira do Zêzere is located in the far north of Ribatejo, yet its landscape bears little resemblance to the region's typical floodplains. Deep vall…

Salvaterra de Magos

Salvaterra de Magos

Salvaterra de Magos is located in the Ribatejo floodplains, near the Tagus River. It's a region with strong traditions, particularly in bullfighting.…

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,…