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Cartaxo
Spend a half‑day in Cartaxo for its wine museum and historic school museum; add a night if you want a B&B stay.
Cartaxo, the self‑styled Capital of Wine in Ribatejo, sits on the A1 motorway and has a regional train stop (Setil). Its two small museums and a handful of local taverns can be explored in a few hours, so one day is enough unless you prefer an overnight B&B.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat)
- Airport
- LIS
- Nights
- 0–1
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Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Iberia ↗Plan meals on the Iberian clock: Spanish kitchens serve lunch from about 13:30–14:00 and dinner from 20:30–21:00; Portugal eats an hour or so earlier. Early evenings are for tapas or petiscos, not full meals.
- Iberia ↗Inland Spain and Portugal (Seville, Córdoba, Madrid, the Alentejo) pass 40 °C in heatwaves from late June to August: sightsee before 11:00 and after 18:00, and keep July–August for the coasts and the green north.
- Iberia ↗Andorra and Gibraltar have their own border and customs rules and are reached only through Spain (or France for Andorra); read their pages before adding them, especially if you hold a limited Schengen visa.
- Portugal ↗Portugal is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
- Portugal ↗Alfa Pendular and Intercidades trains assign seats: book Lisbon–Porto ahead in summer and on holiday weekends.
- Portugal ↗Many motorways, including the Algarve's A22, use electronic tolls only: ask the hire company for a transponder before you drive off.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Cartaxo112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Cartaxo, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Portugal-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckEU plans roam at home prices; others should check or buy an eSIM.Portugal-wide
- Tap waterSafe to drink from the tap everywhere; tap water in restaurants is on request.Portugal-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% for good service.Portugal-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Portugal-wide
- SafetyCartaxo is low‑risk; typical petty‑theft precautions apply, especially on trains and in crowded markets.
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use cafés.Portugal-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 112 fire & ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums and palaces close on Monday; small shops close at lunch and on Sunday.Portugal-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportLIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado (30 min by car on A1; main international gateway).
- Getting aroundSetil regional train (Linha do Norte) connects Lisbon, Entroncamento and Tomar; Intercity buses (Rede Expressos, Rodoviária do Tejo) stop in Cartaxo…
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€0.80–1.20 (≈ US$1–2)
- Metro or bus rideBus ticket (Lisbon‑Cartaxo)€9–12 (≈ US$11–14)
- Budget bedB&B room (D'Vine), a night, per person€38 (≈ US$45)
- Mid-range bedBoutique hotel room (Marchanta), a night, per room€96 (≈ US$120)
- High-end bedBoutique hotel room (Marchanta), a night, per room€104 (≈ US$130)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €30 (≈ US$35) · Mid €45 (≈ US$55) · High €70 (≈ US$85)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado (30 min by car on A1; main international gateway)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Feb
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16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Mar
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18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Apr
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
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18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Dec
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jul (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Cartaxo: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
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16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
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21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
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24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
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28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
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Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
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Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
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Nov
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
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Dec
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
12 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Setil regional train (Linha do Norte) connects Lisbon, Entroncamento and Tomar; Intercity buses (Rede Expressos, Rodoviária do Tejo) stop in Cartaxo; the A1 motorway provides fast car access.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Santarém
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Regional train from Setil, about 20 min, or car 30 km (19 mi) via A1Regional train from Setil, about 20 min, or car 19 mi (30 km) via A1
Historic town with castle and convents.
Tomar
cautionDoor to door: ≈1 h
Regional train from Setil, about 30 min, or car 45 km (28 mi) via A1Regional train from Setil, about 30 min, or car 28 mi (45 km) via A1
Check opening hours of Convento de Cristo.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
D'Vine B&B
Country‑house B&B with pool; 15:00 check‑in, 12:00 check‑outCountry‑house B&B with pool; 3:00 PM check‑in, 12:00 PM check‑out
Marchanta Equestrian Tourism
Boutique hotel with equestrian centre; 16:30 check‑in, 11:00 check‑outBoutique hotel with equestrian centre; 4:30 PM check‑in, 11:00 AM check‑out
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €30–45 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- €45–70 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
Trip budget
| B&B room (D'Vine)1 × 1 night × €38 | €38 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × €30 | €30 |
| Setil regional train round‑trip (Lisbon‑Cartaxo)1 × €7 | €7 |
| Bus ticket (Lisbon‑Cartaxo, one way)1 × €9 | €9 |
| eSIM, 7‑day data1 × €15 | €15 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €10 |
| Trip total≈ €109 per person per day, bed included | €109≈ US$130 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €0.80–1.20 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Pastel de nata | €0.80–1.20 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Meal at a tavern | €8–12 (≈ US$10–14) |
| Regional train ticket (Lisbon‑Cartaxo) | €5–7 (≈ US$6–9) |
| Bus ticket (Lisbon‑Cartaxo) | €9–12 (≈ US$11–14) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Regional train timetables change seasonally – check CP schedule before travel.
- Bus lines may have reduced Sunday service; verify times on the operator’s site.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire & ambulance
- 112
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Emergency
- Police112
- Fire & ambulance112
- Medical emergency112
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Lisbon → Cartaxo (train): about €6 (≈ US$7) one way, 30 min
- Lisbon → Cartaxo (bus): about €10 (≈ US$12) one way, 1 h
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Cartaxo. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (heat) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at D'Vine for a relaxed wine‑tasting morning.
- Combine Cartaxo with a day in Santarém for a fuller Ribatejo experience.
Sources
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