DISCOVER LOURINHÃ: VISIT, EAT AND SLEEP

A FEW MILES FROM THE CAPITAL, LOURINHÃ IS INCREASINGLY SOUGHT AFTER THOSE WHO WANT TO BREAK FREE FROM THE ROUTINE AND TO ENJOY THE BEST THE WEST MAY OFFER.

Lourinhã is provided with 8 miles of coastline, with perfect beaches to fully enjoy the sun and the sea.

In the capital of the dinosaurs, travel back in time to the era of the dinosaurs by visiting the Dinosaur Urban Display, the Lourinhã Museum, and the Dino Parque Lourinhã.

Take the opportunity to explore the nature and walk through the several walking paths.

Dino Parque

If you enjoy the history of the Iberian Peninsula, you might want to visit the Battle of Vimeiro Interpretation Centre, a touristic infrastructure referenced for its mobility accessible features.

Walking down the streets of the village of Moledo, you will be able to contemplate the art works of the Public Art Display that perpetuate the love of King Pedro I and Inês de Castro.

Through the Paths of the Battle of Vimeiro

Moledo’s Public Art Display

Consider a visit to Vale Cornaga and its watermills, testimonies of the past and history of this territory.

Discover the windmills at Moita dos Ferreiros and other examples spread around the municipality of Lourinhã.

Pinhôa windmills

Pinhôa windmills

Porto Dinheiro Beach

Discover the traditions around the sea, by paying a visit to the Olhar o Mar (Looking at the Sea) museum space, and the traditions around the land, by tasting the Aguardente (Brandy) DOC Lourinhã, produced in the only Portuguese wine region dedicated to the production of wine-based brandies.

 

VISIT

In a natural setting with an area of 10 hectares, this Dinosaur Park allows you to see so... READ MORE
Considered both in Portugal and elsewhere as a reputed scientific reference, the Museum ... READ MORE
Obligatory passing point for all the military history enthusiasts, the BVIC, strategicall... READ MORE
Moledo's Public Art Display is the result of a partnership between the local council and ... READ MORE
All together there are five windmills in the Municipality that were restored and can be v... READ MORE
This beach constitutes an attractive coordinate for the tourism of the region. It has all ... READ MORE
The Dinosaur Urban Display follows a trail across the town of Lourinhã that leads to th... READ MORE
Every day during the high season, the fishermen’s beach fills up with onlookers watchin... READ MORE
In Ribamar, a traditional fishing village, this museum space is dedicated to divulge the ... READ MORE

SLEEP

Installed in a typical rural property, with a windmill and the entire rustic wing fully rehabilitated, the Quinta do Molinu proposes a vacation in the countryside, without having to give up any of the modern-day amenities, such as a covered swimming pool and a jacuzzi.... READ MORE
Located at Atalaia da Lourinhã, close to Peralta and Porto das Barcas beaches, the Noiva do Mar four-star touristic apartments provide a relaxed and private, family ambiance. The site is composed by the accommodation unit, a SPA, restaurant, bar and an event room, dedicated to wedding parties, ... READ MORE
Modern apartments surrounding a swimming pool, 1,5-mile from Zimbral Beach, that are the ... READ MORE
A short distance away from Areia Branca Beach and the Dino Parque, the Laurus Hotel provi... READ MORE
In the village of Seixal, a few minutes’ walk away from Praia da Areia Branca, Rex Sur... READ MORE

EAT

With a rustic décor and a wide offer of the best recipes and local wines, the Barracão ... READ MORE
"Appetizers, ice-cold beer and a good atmosphere ". This is how this restaurant located a... READ MORE
Close to Praia de Porto Dinheiro, Chico Neto invites you to taste its famous stew. It ove... READ MORE

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TO DO

The ‘PR4 – From the Dinosaurs to the Rocks’, stretches from the coastal zone – Porto Dinheiro Beach – to the west slope of the Cabeço da Pedra do Sino, also known as "Rocha" (“Rock”). One can either start the walk at the village of Ribamar or at Porto Dinheiro Beach.... READ MORE
Lourinhã is the only Demarcated Region of Quality Wine Spirits in Portugal. Adega Cooperativa da Lourinhã is the first producer of brandy DOC Lourinhã, mention "attributed by the Regional Wine Commission of Lisbon. This spirit came about 30 years ago after studies were carried out at the D... READ MORE
Three miles from downtown Lourinhã, Areia Branca beach is sought for its surfing qualiti... READ MORE
This walking, 11-mile-long circuit path crosses several settlements where important acti... READ MORE
Find out more about dinosaurs with this ‘peddypaper’ integrated in Lourinhã’s Urba... READ MORE

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