# Things to see in Entroncamento (Portugal): 19 places and when to go

> Entroncamento is a town in Portugal, and this site lists 19 places in and around it, mainly History (10), Nature (5), Wildlife (3). The best known are Castle of Almourol, Cave of Aroeira and National Railway Museum. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 14. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/entroncamento/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Portugal · 39.4641, -8.4742
- **Places:** 19 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/historia/) (10) · [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/naturaleza/) (5) · [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/fauna/) (3) · [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/espiritual/) (2) · [With kids](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/familia/) (2) · [Hiking](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/senderismo/) (2)
- **Best time:** March to October.
- **Also possible:** November to February.
- **Nearest airport:** LIS Lisbon, 95 km as the crow flies

## What to see in Entroncamento

The places in and around Entroncamento, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Castle of Almourol](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/castelo-de-almourol/): Castle in Portugal · 7.8 km
- [Cave of Aroeira](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/gruta-da-aroeira/): Cave and archaeological site in Portugal · 13 km
- [National Railway Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/museu-nacional-ferroviario/): National railway museum in Entroncamento, Portugal · 5 m
- [Boquilobo Bog Natural Reserve](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/paul-do-boquilobo-nature-reserve/): Protected area in Portugal · 9.8 km
- [Castle of Torres Novas](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/castelo-de-torres-novas/): Building in Torres Novas Municipality, Santarém District, Portugal · 6.0 km
- [Grutas existentes na freguesia de Lapas](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/grutas-de-lapas/): Cultural heritage monument in Torres Novas, Portugal · 7.6 km
- [Roman ruins of Villa Cardillio](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/villa-romana-de-cardilio/): Building in Torres Novas Municipality, Santarém District, Portugal · 4.8 km
- [Gruta da Nascente do Almonda](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/gruta-da-nascente-do-almonda/): Cultural heritage monument in Torres Novas, Portugal · 13 km
- [Igreja Matriz da Golegã](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/igreja-matriz-da-golega/): Church building in Golegães Municipality, Santarém District, Portugal · 7.0 km
- [Quinta da Cardiga](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/palacio-da-quinta-da-cardiga/): Building in Golegã Municipality, Santarém District, Portugal · 3.0 km
- [Parque de Astronomia](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/parque-de-astronomia/): With kids · 13 km
- [Praia do Ribatejo Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/ponte-rodo-ferroviaria-de-praia-do-ribatejo/): Bridge · 11 km
- [Antiga Igreja dos Terceiros de São Francisco](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/antiga-igreja-dos-terceiros-de-sao-francisco/): Cultural heritage monument in Chamusca, Portugal · 12 km
- [Pelourinho de Constância](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/pelourinho-de-constancia/): Pillory in Constância, Portugal · 12 km
- [Borboletário Tropical de Constância](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/borboletario-tropical-de-constancia/): With kids · Wildlife · 14 km
- [Caminho Português de Santiago (Santarém-Coímbra)](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/caminho-portugues-de-santiago-santarem-coimbra/): Hiking · 6.6 km
- [Cervejaria do Fernando](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/cervejaria-do-fernando/): Brewery · 16 km
- [Praia Fluvial da Ribeira](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/praia-fluvial-da-ribeira/): Hot spring bath · 9.3 km
- [Trilho Panorâmico do Tejo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/trilho-panoramico-do-tejo/): Hiking · 7.6 km

## When to go to Entroncamento

The best time to visit Entroncamento is **March to October**; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 31 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 30 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 41 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 03 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 10 |
| June | Best time | 14 h 46 |
| July | Best time | 14 h 31 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 33 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 15 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 56 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 47 |
| December | Possible | 9 h 14 |

In June there are 14 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 14. In April, 19 of the 19 places are at their best.

When to go to Portugal in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Entroncamento

The nearest main airport is Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS, Lisbon), 95 km as the crow flies. How to get around Portugal (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=39.4641%2C-8.4742)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=39.4641%2C-8.4742)

## Other towns nearby

- [Abrantes](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/abrantes/): 9 places · 25 km
- [Santarém, Portugal](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/santarem/): 22 places · 32 km
- [Leiria](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/leiria/): 57 places · 42 km
- [Aveiras de Cima](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/aveiras-de-cima/): 18 places · 51 km
- [Caldas da Rainha](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/caldas-da-rainha/): 15 places · 57 km
- [Proença-a-Nova](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/proenca-a-nova/): 6 places · 59 km

And all of Portugal, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Entroncamento?

The best known: [Castle of Almourol](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/castelo-de-almourol/), [Cave of Aroeira](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/gruta-da-aroeira/), [National Railway Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/museu-nacional-ferroviario/), [Boquilobo Bog Natural Reserve](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/paul-do-boquilobo-nature-reserve/), [Castle of Torres Novas](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/castelo-de-torres-novas/). In all, 19 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Entroncamento?

March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 14.

### How do you get to Entroncamento?

The nearest main airport is Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS), 95 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=39.4641%2C-8.4742) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Entroncamento as the destination and these 19 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).