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Bombarral
Spend a half‑day visiting Buddha Eden and Dom José, stay one night at Hotel Comendador; otherwise skip if short on time.
Bombarral is a small town in the Oeste region, known for vineyards, the Buddha Eden garden and a Bib Gourmand restaurant. It is reachable by train or bus from Lisbon in about 1 h and is best explored in a few hours with a night stay for a relaxed pace.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat, limited opening hours)
- Airport
- LIS
- Nights
- 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 ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- 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 Bombarral112 ▾
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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 Bombarral, 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
- SafetyBombarral is low‑risk; typical caution with traffic on rural roads and keep valuables secure in public places.
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use cafés.Portugal-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 112 Health (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 Airport (About 1 h by train or bus).
- Getting aroundTown is walkable; regional train (CP Linha do Oeste) stops at Bombarral station; bus terminal (Rodoviária do Oeste) serves Lisbon…
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€1–2 (≈ US$2–3)
- Metro or bus rideLocal bus ticket€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- Museum or sight ticketBuddha Eden entry€5 (≈ US$6)
- Budget bedHotel Comendador double room, a night, per room€48 (≈ US$60)
- Mid-range bedHotel Comendador double room, a night, per room€55 (≈ US$65)
- High-end bedHotel Comendador double room, a night, per room€63 (≈ US$75)
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 Airport (About 1 h by train or bus)
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
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Apr
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Care
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Care
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°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
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15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Mixed: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C) low), wettest Dec (10 rain days), driest Jul (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Bombarral: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
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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Feb
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
8 rd
Mar
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
7 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
4 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
3 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
4 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8 rd
Nov
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
Dec
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
10 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
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Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Town is walkable; regional train (CP Linha do Oeste) stops at Bombarral station; bus terminal (Rodoviária do Oeste) serves Lisbon, Óbidos and Caldas da Rainha.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Caldas da Rainha
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
CP regional train, about 30 min
Historic ceramics city, good for a quick stroll.
Óbidos
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Bus from Rodoviária do Oeste, about 45 min
Walled medieval town with castle.
Nazaré
cautionDoor to door: ≈1 h
Bus via Caldas da Rainha, about 45 min
Coastal town, popular for big‑wave surfing; check tide schedule.
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.
Hotel Comendador
Three‑star, 48–63 € per night, free breakfast, central location
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
- High
- €70 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel Comendador double room1 × 1 night × €55 | €55 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €45 | €90 |
| CP regional train Lisbon‑Bombarral round‑trip2 × €8 | €15 |
| Buddha Eden entry2 × €5 | €10 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €17 |
| Trip total≈ €94 per person per day, bed included | €187≈ US$250 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Pastry | €1.5–3 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Meal at Dom José | €25–40 (≈ US$30–50) |
| Buddha Eden entry | €5 (≈ US$6) |
| Local bus ticket | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus and train timetables change seasonally – check the PDF schedules.
- Buddha Eden closes on 1 Jan and 25 Dec; arrive before 18:00.Buddha Eden closes on 1 Jan and 25 Dec; arrive before 6:00 PM.
- Restaurant Dom José requires reservation for dinner on weekends.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Health
- 112
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Emergency
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- Health112
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Lisbon → Bombarral train: about €7.5 (≈ US$9) one way (check schedule)
- Bus Rodoviária do Oeste to Caldas da Rainha: ≈ €2.30
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 Bombarral. 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–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (heat, limited opening hours) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a wine‑tour day to nearby vineyards (check opening times).
- Combine with a night in Caldas da Rainha for more dining options.
Sources
- officialBombarral municipal tourism page
- officialBombarral official website
- officialBuddha Eden official site
- officialCP train schedules
- secondaryRodoviária do Oeste timetable PDF
- secondaryWikivoyage: Bombarral, revision 4259980 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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