Lourinhã

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Lourinhã is a municipality located in the western region of Portugal, about 60 kilometers from Lisbon. The economy is based primarily on fishing, agriculture, and, increasingly, tourism. Lourinhã is well known as the Dinosaur Capital of Portugal due to the discovery of fossils in the region. Some of these can be visited at the Lourinhã Museum. You can also hike the Dinosaur Route, a 10-kilometer trail that connects the Lourinhã Museum to Paimogo Fort, or explore the famous Dino Park. High-quality brandies have been produced in this area since the 20th century, and the Lourinhã Demarcated Region was created here to protect the quality of these products.

What to do in Lourinhã

Percurso Pedestre da Rota dos Dinossauros (PR1)

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The PR1 "Dinosaur Route" route begins at the Lourinhã Museum and ends at Fort Paimogo. Along the way, you can visit the Convent of Santo Antônio, the Church of Misericórdia, and the Castle Church. It passes beaches including Areia Branca, Vale Frades, Caniçal, and Paimogo.

Museu da Lourinhã

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Founded in 1984 by the Lourinhã Ethnology and Archaeology Group, the Lourinhã Museum boasts the largest collection of Upper Jurassic dinosaur fossils in the Iberian Peninsula and one of the most important in the world.

Dino Parque Lourinhã

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Journey back in time over 300 million years at Dino Parque, Portugal's largest open-air museum and the largest exhibition of Upper Jurassic dinosaur fossils in Iberia. Explore the four trails, which represent some of the most important periods in Earth's history (the late Paleozoic, the Triassic, the Jurassic, and the Cretaceous) and showcase approximately 120 dinosaur models.

Parque Natural Fonte Lima

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Park with a 10,000 m² green area, offering a range of facilities such as a picnic area, playground, café, access for people with reduced mobility, and restrooms.

Praia de Vale de Frades

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A very rocky beach surrounded by cliffs of rare beauty, it's mainly visited by sport fishermen. There's a small tavern here serving traditional dishes at affordable prices.

Praia de Valmitão / Praia de Ribamar

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The beach is located in a small rocky valley covered in undergrowth. Beachgoers can rent tents, and hikers can climb a cliff and enjoy magnificent sea views.

Forte no Lugar de Paimogo / Forte de Nossa Senhora

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A small, bastioned fort with a regular plan, considered an important example of 17th-century military architecture. Built after restoration, it has remained unchanged to this day. It was part of the fortified line that runs from Peniche to Cascais and …

Igreja do Convento de Santo António / Antiga Igreja Matriz da Lourinhã

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Conventual church that belonged to the Franciscan Convent, founded in 1598. The interior features a single nave covered by a barrel vault and decorated with 18th-century tile ashlars. Of particular note are a 16th-century painting, an 18th-century carved altarpiece, a …

Convento de Santo António

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The National Monument classification covers the former Convent of Santo António da Lourinhã, including the Church of Santo António, also known as the Church of the Convent of Santo António da Lourinhã and the Church of Our Lady of the …

Praia de Porto Dinheiro

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Surrounded by large cliffs, this beach is located in a small fishing village and has a small harbor. Here you'll find traditional restaurants and pleasant terraces.

Igreja de Santa Maria do Castelo

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A Gothic temple whose decorative design extends beyond the church's structure. The main façade features a portal topped by a rose window. The three-nave interior features eight arches supported by columns with capitals decorated with phytomorphic motifs. A highlight is …

Praia da Areia Branca

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A central white sand beach with a coastline of approximately 20 km: Costa de Prata. This beach is frequented mostly by young people and surfers, and it's worth noting that there's a youth hostel nearby. It offers vacationers a variety …

Percurso dos Moinhos da Pinhôa

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The municipality of Lourinhã has many windmills that, even if not used for agricultural purposes, are worth a visit. In Moita de Ferreiros, five restored windmills have been converted into cafés and bars, adding to the landscape's beauty.

Praia do Paimogo

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A beach surrounded by cliffs, used almost exclusively by fishermen, as it has a harbor. Paimogo Fort, located here, dates back to 1674 and represents a valuable example of military architecture. It has a small, traditional restaurant with affordable prices.

Adega Cooperativa da Lourinhã

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The "Lourinhã" DOC Brandy is produced in the only demarcated region for brandy in Portugal: the Demarcated Region of Wine Brandies in Portugal. The recommended grape varieties are Alicante, Alvadurão, Broal Espinho, Marquinhas, Malvásia Rei (Seminário), and Tália, and the …

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Where to eat in Lourinhã

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Where to sleep in Lourinhã

Casal da Serrana
Casal da Serrana

Casa de Turismo Rural, with four bedrooms, with bathroom, and surrounded by vineyards.

Underdog Surf House
Underdog Surf House

House located near praia da Areia Branca. The decor is simple and has barbecue facilities in the garden. The rental of the House gives to 14 people.

Quinta do Rol
Quinta do Rol

Rol's farm is located in an area which offers a quiet and relaxing landscape, in a quiet location, about forty minutes (70 km) of Lisbon, able to provide a bre…

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