Major city · Portugal
Lourinhã
Spend 1–2 days in Lourinhã: one day for the museum and beach, add a half‑day for Dino Parque if interested.
Lourinhã is a coastal town north of Lisbon with a dinosaur museum, a large beach and a brandy appellation. A full day covers the museum and Praia da Areia Branca; a quick visit to Dino Parque adds another half‑day.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Sep (warm, low rain)
- avoid Oct–Nov (autumn floods)
- Airport
- LIS
- Nights
- 1–2
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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 Lourinhã112 ▾
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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 Lourinhã, 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
- SafetyGenerally safe; watch for occasional beach‑side litter and keep an eye on weather warnings in autumn.
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use cafés.Portugal-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 112 fire and ambulance · 112 Health line (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 Portela Airport (63 km (39 mi) south, about 45 min by car or 55 min by Rápida Azul bus).LIS Lisbon Portela Airport (39 mi (63 km) south, about 45 min by car or 55 min by Rápida Azul bus).
- Getting aroundBus (Rápida Azul) from Lisbon, local taxis, or rental car.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café1–2 €
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))8–12 €
- Budget bedHotel double room, a night, per room€69 (≈ US$85)
- Mid-range bedHotel double room, a night, per room€95 (≈ US$120)
- High-end bedHotel double room, a night, per room€129 (≈ US$150)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €45 (≈ US$55) · Mid €70 (≈ US$85) · High €110 (≈ US$130)
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 Portela Airport (63 km (39 mi) south, about 45 min by car or 55 min by Rápida Azul bus)LIS Lisbon Portela Airport (39 mi (63 km) south, about 45 min by car or 55 min by Rápida Azul bus)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
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13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Mar
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Apr
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Avoid
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
Avoid
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Oct–Nov. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C) low), wettest Dec (14 rain days), driest Jul (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Lourinhã: 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
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
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Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
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Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
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Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
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May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
11 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
13 rd
Dec
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
14 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
Bus (Rápida Azul) from Lisbon, local taxis, or rental car. Walkable beach area; museum reachable by foot from town centre.
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
Car or bus, about 30 min north
Historic town with market and ceramics.
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.
Noiva do Mar
Four‑star hotel near the ocean, 4‑star, 69–129 € per night
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
- €45–70 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- Mid
- €70–110 (≈ US$85–130) excl. bed
- High
- €110 (≈ US$130)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel double room1 × 1 night × €95 | €95 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €70 | €140 |
| Rápida Azul bus round‑trip Lisbon–Lourinhã2 × €8 · check | €16 |
| Museum entry (adult)2 × €4 · check | €8 |
| Dino Parque entry (adult)2 × €13 · check | €26 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €29 |
| Trip total≈ €157 per person per day, bed included | €314≈ US$400 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and long‑distance train passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | 1–2 € |
| Meal (local restaurant) | 9–19 € |
| Bottle of local brandy | 10–20 € |
| Taxi (5 km) | 8–12 € |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Autumn floods can affect roads; check local alerts before travel.
- Museu da Lourinhã closed Mon & Tue; plan visits on other days.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
- Health line
- 112
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Emergency
- Police112
- Fire and ambulance112
Embassy
US Embassy in Lisbon; consular services for Portugal.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Lisbon → Lourinhã bus (Rápida Azul): about €7.80 (≈ US$10), 55 min (check)
- Taxi Lourinhã airport → hotel: ≈ €10–12
Say or show
- Desculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (deh-skool-pe)
- Obrigado — Thank you (ob-ree-gah-doo)
- Quanto custa? — How much is it? (kwahn-too koos-tah)
- Onde é a casa de banho? — Where is the bathroom? (ohn-deh eh ah kah-zah deh bah-nyoo)
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 Lourinhã. 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: May–Sep (warm, low rain) · avoid Oct–Nov (autumn floods) · 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
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a rental car for flexible beach and museum access.
- Use Rápida Azul bus tickets (≈7.80 € round trip) for budget travel.
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