Best places: Tourist attractions in Rio de Mouro, Portugal

Early 20th century-built palace & gardens with underground passages, a chapel & museum, plus events.

Part of a historic estate, this ceremonial well features a spiral staircase into a tunnel system.

Ornate 19th-century mansion with Moorish, Gothic & Indian influences, set in botanical gardens.

Founded in 1968 by the Portuguese Air Force, aviation museum housing restored planes & equipment.

👍👍 The palace is nothing short of amazing and breathtaking. The most beautiful one in the area, in my opinion. Take a walk around the gardens for a relaxing experience. The entrance and exit are on a somewhat steep hill, so be aware and wear comfortable shoes.

Paths offering panoramic views encircle this cliff-top Moorish castle, built in the 10th century.

Grand, 18th-century summer retreat & royal palace with ornate state rooms & gardens.

25-acre landscaped park with large sculptures of 20 prominent Portuguese poets, plus water features.

👍 Came through to visit the Nacional Stadium and were pleasantly surprised to stumble upon this park. Really lovely green space with plenty of thing to do. So well kept and good to see so many staff taking care of it!

Public park known for is wide array of plants, flowers & trees, plus tennis courts & pathways.

👍👍 Great spot to workout or just take a walk and enjoy the nature!

👍 Vila Sassetti is a 19th century Lombard style villa situated on the hillside between Moorish Castle and the historic city centre. The property has been a hotel and private residency and makes for an attractive building which can be viewed from the town by looking up towards the castle. If you take...

👍👍 If you like adventure and hiking, this is the perfect place! The zip line had been on my bucket list for a long time and I finally did it! The place is a nature reserve, and it is possible to do activities in the park for both adults and children in complete safety. There you will find young and c...

11th century Moorish palace with notable tile collection plus ornate courtyards & rooms.

Popular surfing & swimming spot in a sheltered bay, with views from an adjoining rocky clifftop.

1600s gunpowder factory & warehouses, now a museum set in parkland with open-air concerts & dining.

😐 Beautiful palace and garden BUT IT IS CLOSED FOR CONSTRUCTION. Aug 2022. They have no idea when it is going to be reopened. No information on the website that it was closed...You can still visit the gardens which are very nice. Especially the Poet Cascade. Park just outside the palace is also worth...

Tours of an Alpine chalet–inspired 19th-century house & gardens, built by King Fernando II.

👍👍 Update: Summer has come - a paid zone with sun beds and umbrellas has appeared. Well, there were more people.... If you get by train, then this is the nearest beach worthy of Lisbon. It takes 5 minutes to walk from the station. There is a cafe and a McDonald's nearby.