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Voykit pocket guide · Portugal
Campo Maior
Spend a half‑day in Campo Maior to see the castle and bone chapel; add a night if you want a relaxed stay at a local hotel or campsite.
Campo Maior is a small Alentejo town (≈8 000 residents) with a 13th‑century castle and a bone chapel. It is reachable by regional bus or car from the A6 motorway. One day covers the main sights; an extra night gives time to enjoy local cuisine and rest.
- Country
- Portugal
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Oct
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (hot, occasional thunderstorms)
- Stay
- 0.5 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR, €). Cards are widely accepted; carry cash for small cafés, markets and rural places.
- Daily spend
- Budget €30–45 excl. bed · Mid €45–70 excl. bed · High €70+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- EU plans roam at home prices; others should check or buy an eSIM.
- Emergency
- Police 112 · Health 112
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin plugs; UK and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Café or pastelaria: Nothing, or leave the small change.; Restaurant: 5–10% for good service.; Taxi: Round up.; Hotel porter: €1–2 a bag.
- Water
- Safe to drink from the tap everywhere; tap water in restaurants is on request.
- Toilets
- Few public toilets; use cafés. Station and shopping-centre toilets are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | €1–2 |
| Meal at Taberna O Ministro | €8–15 |
| Bottle of local wine | €4–7 |
| Bus ticket (regional) | €3–5 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- LIS · Lisbon Portela Airport
- ≈190 km (118 mi) by car≈118 mi (190 km) by car
Typical fares
- Campo Maior ↔ Elvas bus
- ≈ €4 each way, 45 min (check schedule)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Regional bus (Rede Expressos, Rodoviária do Tejo) stops in town; car via A6 and N373 is fastest. Walkable centre for sights.
See and do
Known for
- Castelo de Campo Maior
- Capela dos Ossos
- Alentejo cuisine
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Elvas | Regional bus or car, about 30 km (19 mi) westRegional bus or car, about 19 mi (30 km) west | ≈45 min |
Sleep
- Hotel Santa Beatriz
- Three‑star hotel, pool, free Wi‑Fi, central location.
- Olívale Hotel Rural
- Four‑star rural hotel with pool and garden.
- Camping Os Anjos
- Campsite near the Spanish border, basic facilities.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Desculpedeh-skool-peh |
| Thank you | Obrigadooh-bree-gah-doo |
| How much is it? | Quanto custa?kwahn-too koos-tah |
| Where is the bathroom? | Onde é a casa de banho?ohn-deh eh ah kah-zah deh bah-nyoo |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Two kisses on the cheek socially; handshake in business; avoid: Hugging strangers
- Language: Start with 'bom dia' or 'boa tarde'; avoid: Assuming Spanish will do
- Queues: Wait your turn; take a ticket at pharmacies and post offices; avoid: Pushing onto trams
- Titles: Use 'senhor' and 'senhora' and professional titles ('Doutor'); avoid: First names with older people until invited
- Meals: Relax — service is unhurried; avoid: Asking for Spanish-style tapas late at night in small towns
Scams and watch-outs
- Bus service may be limited on Sundays; check schedules.
- Castle opening hours vary seasonally – verify before visiting.
Generally safe; stay alert for stray dogs and keep valuables secure after dark.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Campo Maior yet. Suggested stay: 0.5 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Castelo de Campo Maior
- Capela dos Ossos
- Alentejo cuisine
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Campo Maior official tourism site: campomaior.pt/
- Wikidata – Campo Maior: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Campo Maior, revision 4972630 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4972630
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/campo-maior). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.