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Biblioteca do Palácio Nacional de Mafra

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Terreiro D. João V - Palácio Nacional de Mafra
2640-492, Mafra

Mafra

The Library occupies the most noble and vast of all the rooms in the National Palace of Mafra. It is one of the most important European libraries, with a collection of about 36,000 volumes, from the 15th to the 19th century, covering diverse topics such as Religion, History, Geography, Medicine and Art, among others. The rich collection includes rare works from the 15th century, several Bibles or the first Encyclopedia. Also, noteworthy is a set of about a thousand banned books.

Praia da Foz do Lizandro

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Praia da Foz do Lizandro
2655, Mafra

Mafra

Pleasant landscape composed of two zones: one of river and the other maritime. Much sought after area, with a lot of shopping and nightlife. It has a walkway that connects the car park and the beach.

Praia da Ericeira/ Praia dos Pescadores

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Largo das Ribas, 5-7
2655, Mafra

Mafra

Beach located in the center of Ericeira, surrounded by high cliffs of rocky coast with a small harbor for fishermen. It is a beach with clean waters and known for its richness in mineral salts. In the surroundings, there is a panoramic promenade and excellent restaurants specializing in fish and seafood.

Praia de São Lourenço

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Praia de São Lourenço
2640-254, Mafra

Mafra

Beach located between cliffs, very beautiful and with thick sand. Here is the São Lourenço Fortress, dating from the 16th century, currently the guard's holiday home. It has a small stage for shows, a first-aid station and a restaurant with a terrace.

Jardim do Cerco de Mafra

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  • leisure

Largo General Humberto Delgado
2640-492, Mafra

Mafra

The only covered area open to the public allows, in its 1187 hectares of forest, contact with countless animal species. The Cerco garden surrounds the building, covering an area of 8 hectares, and works as a transition element between the monument and Tapada de Mafra. The central pond, the water wheel and the small lakes are worth mentioning.

Tapada Nacional de Mafra

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  • leisure

Portão do Codeçal
2640-602, Mafra

Mafra

Built in 1747, the Tapada Nacional de Mafra was created with the aim of providing adequate involvement to the Mafra Palace, to constitute a recreational space for the King and his court and also to supply firewood and other products to the Convent. With an area of 1187 hectares, Tapada has a rich fauna and flora and offers a series of activities to the public, such as walking, mountain biking and train routes, night visits, traditional games and activities for the youngest.

Museu Popular Beatriz Costa

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Centro Cultural da Malveira - Largo da Feira
2665-228, Malveira

Mafra

Beatriz Costa was born on December 14, 1907, in Charneca do Milharado, in Casal Barreiro, in the municipality of Mafra. In recognition of her love for her land, this museum brings together personal objects, doll collections, letters, travel memories, and a documentary that can be seen on video.

Aldeia Típica José Franco

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EN116, 34
2640-401, Mafra

Mafra

Thanks to the meticulous work of José Franco, it is possible to visit one of the most authentic "villages" in the world. Its particularity is that it is small, full of details, such as the reproduction of an elementary school or the grocery store where Aunty Helena serves a glass of wine.

Convento de Mafra / Palácio Nacional de Mafra

  • heritage

Terreiro Dom João V
2640-492, Mafra

Mafra

Convent built by Dom João, in 1711, having as main architect Frederico Ludovice. It is the most luxurious national convent, proof of the richest reign in the country's history. It is of Johannine Baroque style and is inspired by the Spanish model of S. Lourenço of Escorial. It has three distinct elements, the Royal Palace, the convent and the Basilica. The facade is flanked by two large turrets, finding themselves at the Centre the Basilica, flanked by two bell towers. The interior of the Church, where is obvious the classical influence, has a nave, ornamented with marble of several colors, …

Praia da Ribeira d'Ilhas

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Praia da Ribeira de Ilhas
2655-319, Ericeira

Mafra

Rocky beach, with small sand beach and excellent conditions for surfing. It is sheltered under a cliff, from the top of which you can enjoy a fantastic panoramic view. Known as one of the best beaches for surfing, it regularly hosts world championship events. A few meters away is Ericeira Camping, with a wide range of services in the field of camping and caravaning.

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