Tomar is one of the best day trips from Lisbon. Between the Convent of Christ, the historic centre and the river, you can easily spend a full day there.
If you have a car and the heat gets too much, there is a place nearby that works well as a break.
About 15–20 minutes from Tomar, you’ll find Agroal, an official swimming area built around a natural spring of the Nabão river, with water quality controlled during the bathing season (the water stays around 16ºC all year, so even in August it feels very cold).
In summer, families, groups of friends and many Portuguese emigrants come here to spend a few hours by the water. There is a café-restaurant right next to the river that gets busy at lunch, especially on weekends.
This is not something you plan your whole day around. It’s a short stop that fits well between visits. You cool down, maybe eat something, and then go back to Tomar.
If you are planning day trips from Lisbon, adding stops like this makes the day feel more complete. I included more places like this, plus restaurants and local contacts, in my Lisbon Travel Guide.
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