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
Iron dinosaur roundabout Lourinha