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chiosan Jun 29th, 2010 03:23 AM

Central Portugal
 
Tomar.

Any help I give give please contact me.

adrienne Jun 29th, 2010 03:44 AM

What do you want to know about Tomar? It's a lovely town. You will have to ask a question if you want help with Tomar.

travfirst Jun 29th, 2010 05:26 AM

lot's of information about Tomar:
http://www.golisbon.com/portugal/cities/tomar.html
If you have only few hours you can stop to see the Convent of Christ or stay overnight as we did.

taconictraveler Jun 29th, 2010 05:59 AM

We went to Tomar many years ago. I think this advice still holds true:

It has the most intricate Manueline architecture of almost any place in Portugal, and worth seeing,

Our friend who lived in Lisbon told us that when we got hungry at mid-day, we should follow the crowd. Wherever most people are going for lunch is where you should go.

We did. It was a little place by a river at the edge of a park, and all we did was order "whatever they're having." which turned out to be the freshest grilled fish I ever had, with a salad dressed with Portuguese olive oil, which is very very light, and some Vinho Verde. HEAVEN.

That's all I can tell you about Tomar but it was a long time ago. That whole route from Lisbon north taking the road thru Tomar was one of our best drives to date.

I know you will enjoy it! Bon voyage.

Sher Jun 29th, 2010 06:28 AM

I read the post that the OP is wanting to GIVE information about Tomar. But I see I am in the minority.

taconictraveler Jun 29th, 2010 06:32 AM

Oh, how funny!! Sher: you are of course completely correct!!

adrienne Jun 29th, 2010 07:57 AM

Excellent deduction, Sher! I guess I'm so used to people asking for help that I assumed the OP was doing the same.


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