Ribatejo And Estremadura Overview

Some of the greatest treasures of Portugal can be found in the region just north of Lisboa. Home to festivals of food, bullfighting, and crafts, the old provinces still maintain a regional character. The Ribatejo is often referred to as the “Heart of Portugal” for its central location and bountiful agricultural production. With the ornate monasteries in Alcobaça and Batalha, the fairy-tale town of Óbidos, and the hallowed sanctuary at Fátima, one of the largest Catholic pilgrimage destinations in the world, Ribatejo boasts some of the country’s finest sights. Its beaches are exquisite too: serrated cliffs and whitewashed fishing villages line Estremadura’s Costa de Prata (Silver Coast), where majestic palaces overlook the oceanic expanse and the undiscovered alleys of charming villages.

Push your limits surfing Supertubos, famously unforgiving beach breaks .
Recharge with a short trip to beautiful and relaxing Nazaré .
Worship the mysterious ways of the Virgin Mary at Fátima .
Haunt the stomping grounds of the Knights Templar at Convento de Cristo .

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