Major city · Portugal
Alenquer
Spend one day in Alenquer; see the castle and bridge, eat locally, and stay overnight if you need a rest before heading back to Lisbon.
Alenquer is a small town 30 min north of Lisbon with a medieval castle and the Lezíria Bridge. Its sights are close together, so a half‑day visit covers the highlights; add a night if you prefer not to rush back to Lisbon.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Mar–May, 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 ▾
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 Alenquer112 ▾
- Police / Ambulance / Fire112
- SNS 24 health line808 24 24 24
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Alenquer, 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
- SafetyAlenquer is generally safe; petty theft is low but keep an eye on belongings in crowded buses.
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use cafés.Portugal-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police / ambulance / fire · 808 24 24 24 SNS 24 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 (About 30 min by car via A1).
- Getting aroundNo rail station; use the A1 motorway exit 4.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee2026 estimatecheck
- Museum or sight ticketCastle entry2026 estimatecheck
- Budget bedGuesthouse or budget hotel room, a night, per person€44 (≈ US$55)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €45 (≈ US$55) · Mid €70 (≈ US$85) · High €100 (≈ US$120)
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 (About 30 min by car via A1)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Feb
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Mar
Best
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
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
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
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Dec
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C) low), wettest Dec (11 rain days), driest Jul (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Alenquer: 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)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
10 rd
Feb
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
Mar
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
4 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
5 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9 rd
Nov
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
10 rd
Dec
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
11 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
No rail station; use the A1 motorway exit 4. Bus from Lisbon Campo Grande (Boa Viagem route 3) takes ~45 min (check). Within town walk or local taxi.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Lisbon
goDoor to door: ≈1 h (check)
Bus from Alenquer to Lisbon Campo Grande, about 45 min (check)
Good for a day‑trip if you stay longer in Alenquer.
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.
AL Embaixador
Budget guesthouse in the town centre; €44–46 per night.
Quinta da Torre – Casas de Campo
Rural cottages near Ota, about 10 min drive from town.
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
- €45–65 (≈ US$55–80) excl. bed
- Mid
- €65–90 (≈ US$80–110) excl. bed
- High
- €90 (≈ US$110)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse or budget hotel room2 × 1 night × €55 | €110 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €70 | €140 |
| Bus Lisbon ↔ Alenquer (round trip)2 × €12 · check | €24 |
| Meal at Casta 852 × €12 · check | €24 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €30 |
| Trip total≈ €164 per person per day, bed included | €328≈ US$400 |
AL Embaixador price €44‑46 per night.
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee2026 estimate | check |
| Meal at Restaurante a Prensa2026 estimate | check |
| Bus ticket Lisbon → Alenquer2026 estimate | check |
| Castle entry2026 estimate | check |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Check bus timetables for return trips to Lisbon, especially on weekends.
Emergency numbers
- Police / Ambulance / Fire
- 112
- SNS 24 health line
- 808 24 24 24
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My bed tonight
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Para este endereço, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police / Ambulance / Fire112
- SNS 24 health line808 24 24 24
Embassy
US consulate in Lisbon; other embassies in Lisbon.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Lisbon → Alenquer bus: about €6 (≈ US$7), 45 min (check)
- Taxi town centre → castle: ≈ €5–8
Say or show
- Desculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (deʃˈkuɫpɨ)
- Obrigado — Thank you (obɾiˈɡadu)
- Quanto custa? — How much is it? (ˈkwɐ̃tu ˈkustɐ)
- Onde fica a paragem? — Where is the bus stop? (ˈõdɨ ˈfikɐ ɐ pɐˈɾaʒẽ)
- Posso pagar com cartão? — Can I pay by card? (ˈpɔsu pɐˈɡaɾ kõ ˈkaɾtɐ̃w)
- Casa de banho, por favor — Restroom, please (ˈkaza dɨ ˈbɐɲu poɾ fɐˈvoɾ)
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 Alenquer. 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: Mar–May, 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 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 1 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at AL Embaixador for a relaxed schedule.
- Combine with a visit to nearby Óbidos (≈30 min by car).
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