Important Travel Update
Severe weather in January 2026 has caused some road closures and restricted access to some locations in the Lourinha region.

Holidays in Lourinha, Portugal
Lourinha (Lourinha written in Portuguese) is a seaside Portuguese city.
Washed by the cool waters of the Atlantic Ocean, located in the north of the Lisbon district on the west coast of Portugal — about 80 km from Lisbon city centre and the international airport.
- Location
- Oeste region, 63 km north of Lisbon
- Population
- ~25,000 in the municipality
- Area
- 147 km²
- Climate
- Mild summers, cool nights
- Summer temp
- 24–30 °C average
- Beaches
- 12 km of Atlantic coastline

Have you and your family ever visited Lourinha?
It's about time to take your family for a very nice vacation — relaxing time on the beach, visiting touristic and historic places within Lourinha.
Historical Roots
- Roman villa origins
- Founded 1147 by knight Jordan
- Gothic churches & Franciscan monastery
Cultural & Architectural Highlights
- Santa Maria do Castelo Church
- Misericordia Church & Museum
- Santo Antonio Convent
- Paimogo Fort
- Battle of Vimeiro Monument
Dinosaurs & Paleontology
- Lourinha Formation: Jurassic fossils
- Museu da Lourinha: Lourinhasaurus, Dinheirosaurus
- Dino Parque: 180+ life-sized models
Nature & Tourism
- 12 km of beaches
- Rural retreats
- Fonte Lima Park
Economy & Local Products
- Agriculture: potatoes, Rocha pears, vineyards
- Fishing & manufacturing
- Brandy: DOC status
Cuisine
- Quinzena Gastronomica do Polvo
- Polvo à Brás, Polvo panado, Caril de polvo
- Aguardente DOC brandy
- Sonhos com doce de polvo (dessert!)
Festivals & Events
- Aguardente DOC Fest: November
- Distillation demos, cocktails, showcooking
- Noite de Fado: Traditional music
- Enotourism Seminars: Wine & sustainability
5-Day Itinerary
- Day 1: Museum, octopus dinner
- Day 2: Dino Parque, brandy tasting
- Day 3: Coastal bike ride, seafood feast
- Day 4: Berlengas Islands day trip
- Day 5: Market, cooking class, farewell dinner
