Date: 13 October 2025
Title: Tomar, Portugal: City of Templars
Join us as we wander through the enchanting medieval city of Tomar, Portugal — one of our favorite destinations in Central Portugal! Steeped in history, Tomar is best known for its fascinating connection to the Knights Templar and the magnificent Convent of Christ, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
In this episode, we go beyond the famous Templar Castle and explore the many other gems that make Tomar so special — from the Tomar Synagogue and the scenic Nabão River Park to the city’s delicious local cuisine and the colorful Festa dos Tabuleiros, one of Portugal’s most unique traditional festivals.
We wrap up our journey with a visit to the stunning Almourol Castle and the Contemporary Art Museum in Vila Nova da Barquinha, rounding out an unforgettable adventure through Portugal’s Templar Route.
How far is Tomar from Lisbon?
Headquarters of the Templars
A short history of the Templars as we know it
Tomar’s Templar Castle and Convent of Christ
[10:55] Nabão River Park
[14:02] Le P’tit fraçais–(a little French) is the pastry shop
[15:20] Synagogue and Jewish Museum
[17:15] Igreja São João Baptista
[18:45] Taverna Antiqua
[20:00] Insensato Café and Livraria
[21:30] Festa do Tabuleiros or festival of trays–correction– it is every 4 years, not every year
[23:40] Almoural Castle
[Museum in Vila Nova Barquinha
What Tomar feels like
What’s up next
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