Haus zu kaufen in Tomar, Portugal

EXTRAORDINARY FARM with 9.2Ha bathed by a bed of 800mts of the Nabão River, Located just 3 km from the City of Tomar; Property with Diverse Orography offering Agricultural Floodplain and River Bank, Steep and Wooded Slopes and Plateaus with Wide Panoramic Views of the Surrounding Rural Landscape; The Quinta is organized and is Quite Rich in Tree and Shrub Crops that generate income, such as: * Vineyard: About 40 years old and approximately 800 feet; mostly Fernão Pires white grape variety, also known as Maria Gomes, a white variety that originates versatile wines with floral and fruity aromas, described as complex, fresh, wines with alcohol content and structure, and reduced acidity. Its versatility allows it to be used in white wines, sparkling wines, liqueur wines and late harvests. * OLIVE GROVE: About 190 Olive Trees with regular olive production; * CORK OAKS: About 175 trees with cork production generating an average yield of €3,500 per harvest; * EUCALYPTUS: last cut in 2023 generating income of around €3,500;
* STONE PINES FRUIT TREES and HORTICULTURE:
- Orange trees (sweets); Pereiras Pêra Rocha; Conventional Fig Trees and Pingo de Mel; Golden Apple Trees; Nespereiras; Limoeiros, among others. - Delimited and Organized Zones for the Cultivation of Legumes provided with functional conditions for this purpose; LOCATION:
Located in just 3 km from the City of Tomar and Alameda 1 de Março with a front of 1km of Tarmac Road and 2 Independent Accesses; TRANSPORT AND ACCESSIBILITY:
BUSES: - Rodoviária Medio Tejo / Route 5241 – Martinchel / Tomar (3 stops / centre) and also the TUTOMAR Urban Transport Route – Pink Line. -- MAIN HOUSE--
Detached House T4 (2 Floors) with Balcony, Covered Porch, Garage and Large Patios;
Porch Equipped with Central Heating System by Wood Boiler;
Solar Thermal Panel System for Water Heating (DHW); * ANNEXES to the Main House:
- Garage for 6 Vehicles with Wide Gate and/or Warehouse with Small Mill and Plenty of Storage;
- Covered Outdoor Porch with 2 Vehicles Parking Area;
- Large Rustic Wine Cellar with Lagar; - Barbecue / Barbecue with the support of Pantry and Storage;
- House of Firewood and Barn;
- Traditional Wood Oven House; -- SECONDARY HOUSE – Traditional House Detached T1 Ground Floor and Independent with Covered Porch; -- OTHER BUILDINGS –
- Various agricultural support; Chicken coops;
- Large Corral House and Stable for shelter and Treatment of Farm Animals; - Large Kennel Area; -- INFRASTRUCTURE AND SANITATION –
- Water – Public Network Supply;
- 2 Wells, of which one Equipped with Pump and Distribution Circuit for Property Watering and Tank Filling; - 2 Tanks, of which 1 with Natural Spring; TOMAR – CITY / GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION AND SURROUNDINGS: •Tomar is a Portuguese city located in the district of Santarém, in the Central region, also integrating the sub-region of Médio Tejo;
• The municipality of Tomar has an area of 351.2 km²;
• It is bordered to the north by Ferreira do Zêzere, to the east by Abrantes, to the south by Vila Nova da Barquinha, to the west by Torres Novas, and to the northwest by Ourém; • The city of Tomar is crossed by the Nabão River, which is a tributary of the Zêzere River and is part of the Tagus river basin; •Tomar is located relatively in the "middle of the country" in longitudinal terms, that is, it is in an inland position of the mainland. ACCESSIBILITY, ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE AND OTHER CONNECTIONS:
ROAD:
• Tomar is served by the IC9 and A23 roads in the most modern road access. • In terms of connection to the main motorway (A1), Tomar is about 20 km from the exit of the A1 that gives access to the A23 (exit at km 93 of the A1). • For long-distance access and public road transport, Rodoviária do Tejo operates connections that serve the city. BUSES: - Rodoviária Medio Tejo / Route 5241 – Martinchel / Tomar (3 stops / centre) and also the TUTOMAR Urban Transport Route – Pink Line. RAIL:
• Tomar has a railway station serving regional and inter-regional trains;
• Tomar station is the terminus of the "Tomar branch", which connects to the Northern Line (through Lamarosa / Torres Novas / Entroncamento, which in turn connects to Lisbon "Gare do Oriente Station" (1h40 mn). AIR / Small runways
•There is an aerodrome in the vicinity (Valdonas) certified for ultralight aircraft. • The nearest international airport is Lisbon - Humberto Delgado Airport, which is 133 km (1h15mn). REFERENCE CITIES - Distances: • Lisbon: about 133 km;
•Porto: about 213 km;
• Fátima is quite close — it is often used as a reference point for the area — but the exact distance varies depending on the route (I didn't calculate it here). (Tomar and Fátima are relatively close in the central context of Portugal.)
• Torres Novas, Ourém, Abrantes are neighboring municipalities, which are at modest distances (a few tens of km) within the same sub-region.
•Destination•Distance (km)•Travel time Main roads •T. Novas•19 km•~ 15–20 min•EN349 / A13 / IC3
•Ourém•22 km•~ 20 min•IC9 / EN113
•Fátima•30 km•~ 25 min•IC9
•Battle•45 km•~ 35–40 min•IC9
•Leiria•55 km•~ 45 min•IC9 + A1
•Coimbra•80 km•~ 1h00•A13 / IC3
•Nazaré•85 km•~ 1h10•IC9 + A8
•Óbidos•95 km•~ 1h20•IC9 + A8
•Peniche•105 km•~ 1h30•IC9 + A8
•Lisbon•133 km•~ 1h20•A13 + A1
•Porto•213 km•~ 2h15•A13 + A1 / A17 MAIN SIGHTS AND ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE
Tomar is rich in historical, artistic, religious and military heritage. Here are the most outstanding: Monuments and heritage:
1. Convent of Christ (Tomar Castle) This is the ex-libris of the city. Originally built by the Templars (12th century) and later transformed/expanded over the centuries, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site; 2. Aqueduct of the Convent of Christ A remarkable work of engineering of "mid" (early modern) to bring water to the convent, with raised arches in areas; 3. Church of Santa Maria dos Olivais (or Santa Maria do Olival) It has connections to the Templars; in this church (some) of the Templar relics were deposited and in it are the remains of Gualdim Pais, foundational grand master of the city; 4. Church of St. John the Baptist Central church of the city; 5. Synagogue of Tomar It is one of the best preserved medieval synagogues in Portugal, dating from the fifteenth century, before the Jewish expulsion; 6. Convent of São Francisco, Convent of Santa Iria, Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Conceição, Chapel of São Gregório; 7. Chapel / Pantheon, The Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Conceição was also designed to serve as a royal pantheon. In addition to these monuments, the historic center of Tomar, its medieval streets, squares, walls, staircases and slopes add an architectural charm that is worth exploring calmly. LEISURE, RIVERS AND WATER LEISURE — CASTELO DE BODE and surrounding area:
Albufeira / Castelo de Bode Dam
• The Castelo de Bode Dam (and its reservoir) is one of the great natural attractions of the area, and is associated with several water leisure activities. • This reservoir is surrounded by vegetation, in which the pine forest predominates, and offers good conditions for water sports, boat trips, and contact with nature. • There are boat cruises that allow you to get to know corners of the reservoir, including "Ilha do Lombo", which has an inn for those who want to relax for a few days in this quiet isolation. • The Castelo do Bode Nautical Station promotes various nautical activities such as wakeboarding, water skiing, canoeing and other water sports.
• Fluvial Beaches various in Rio and on the Banks of the Dam; These facilities make the reservoir area a focus of river/lake leisure for residents and visitors, especially in the warmer months. WAY OF LIFE
Tomar is often seen as an inland city with balance: it is not a metropolis, but it offers services, heritage, nature and quality of life that many seek to escape the hustle and bustle of the big centres. Some characteristics:
• Relatively small population in the urban core, which allows for a life with less heavy traffic stress (compared to large cities);
• Good offer of culture, tourism, local restaurants with identity (regional gastronomy, wines, traditional sweets of Tomar such as "Fatias de Tomar", "Beija-me depressa" among other cuisines); •Nature and pleasant surroundings, especially with the Nabão River in the city and the Castelo de Bode reservoir nearby as natural leisure options.
• Reasonable infrastructure for a medium-sized city (good road access, rail transport, urban transport such as TUTomar); • It is also a hub for historical tourism, with heritage-driven visitors, which creates economic opportunities in the services, accommodation, catering and cultural activities. MAIN TRADITIONAL EVENTS IN TOMAR: 1. FESTA DOS TABULEIROS
Frequency: Every 4 years (next in 2027)
Time: Early July
Character: Religious, cultural and popular
Origin: 13th century (linked to the cult of the Holy Spirit and the ancient harvest festivals)
Description:
It is the largest and most emblematic event in Tomar, known nationally and internationally. For several days, the city is filled with color, flowers, music and parades.
The most anticipated moment is the Cortejo dos Tabuleiros, where hundreds of girls parade with trays of bread and flowers on their heads, accompanied by costumed pairs.
Main attractions:
• Procession of the Trays (main parade)
• Boys' Parade (children's version)
• Butlers' Parade
• Partial Parades in the parishes
• Distribution of bread and meat ("Pêza")
• Decoration of the streets with paper flowers made by the population
Recognition:
It is one of the oldest festivals in Portugal and the only one in the world, candidate for Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. 2. FEAST OF SANTA IRIA
Frequency: Annual
Season: October (week of the 20th)
Character: Religious and popular
Description:
It celebrates the patron saint of Tomar, Santa Iria, a martyr of the seventh century whose legend is closely linked to the Nabão River.
The festivities include:
• Solemn procession and mass in honor of the saint
• Traditional fair and amusement
• Cultural events and concerts
• Fair of handicrafts and local products
Main location: Banks of the Nabão River, Jardim da Várzea Pequena and historic area. 3. FEAST OF ST. GREGORY
Frequency: Annual
Season: April
Character: Religious and popular
Description:
Traditional festival that honors Saint Gregory, protector of the crops.
It is a rural and community event, with a procession, blessing of the fields and a popular fair.
Musical and gastronomic activities also take place in the rural parishes of the municipality. 4. FEAST OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
Periodicity: Annual (in different parishes)
Season: May / June (Pentecost)
Description:
Linked to the same tradition of the Festa dos Tabuleiros, but celebrated on a smaller scale in several parishes in the municipality.
It includes processions, coronation of the Emperor of the Holy Spirit, blessing of the bread and meat and religious celebrations. 5. TOMAR CARNIVAL
Frequency: Annual
Season: February / March
Description:
One of the most traditional carnivals in the Middle Tagus.
It includes a parade of schools, processions of masks and floats, balls and concerts.
In recent years, it has also taken on a more contemporary character with night parades and street entertainment. 6. FESTIVAL BONS SONS (Cem Soldos)
Location: Aldeia de Cem Soldos (parish of Madalena e Beselga, municipality of Tomar)
Periodicity: Biennial (August, in even-numbered years)
Character: Cultural and musical
Description:
One of the most recognized Portuguese music festivals in the country, entirely organized by the local community.
For four days, the entire village is transformed into a space for concerts, art and gastronomy.
It is an example of sustainability and community participation, with a strong tourist and economic impact. 7. SANTA MARIA DO OLIVAL FAIR
Frequency: Annual
Time: August
Character: Religious and popular
Description:
It takes place around the Church of Santa Maria do Olival, former Templar headquarters.
It includes a free fair, regional cuisine, concerts and historical recreations alluding to the Templars. 8. TAKE TEMPLAR
Periodicity: Biennial (alternate years with the Festa dos Tabuleiros)
Season: July
Character: Historical and cultural
Description:
Historical recreation event that transforms the historic center of Tomar into an authentic medieval village.
There are Templar processions, medieval markets, tournaments, ancient music and street entertainment.
It values the Templar heritage and the role of the city in the Order of the Temple and of Christ. 9. FESTIVAL OF LIVING STATUES
Frequency: Annual
Season: September
Character: Artistic and performative
Description:
Street art event that fills the historic center with artists who interpret human statues.
Each edition has a different theme and attracts thousands of visitors for its originality and interaction with the public. 10. SANTA CITA FAIR AND RURAL EVENTS
Location: Parish of Santa Cita (municipality of Tomar)
Frequency: Annual
Season: Summer
Character: Popular, agricultural and community
Description:
It includes an agricultural fair, regional cuisine, cattle contests, craft exhibitions and popular shows. WEATHER THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
The area of Tomar (and the Castelo de Bode reservoir) is in a region of inland / inland Mediterranean climate, that is, hot and dry summers; moderately cold winters with some precipitation. In general, during the year it is expected to:
Summer:
Hot and dry days, plenty of sunshine, ideal for use of the reservoir / water activities; Autumn:
Gradual cooling, increased rainfall, falling leaves, good for hiking and nature observation; Winter:
Moderate cold (not extreme), chance of rain, overcast skies at times, some wind; Spring:
Rising temperatures, flowering, pleasant transition seasons for outdoor activities. Average temperatures
• The hottest month is August, with average maximum temperatures around 31 °C and average minimums of around 16 °C.
• The coldest month is January, with average minimums around 4 °C and average maximums of around 14 °C. • In winter (cold season) the average daily maximums are around 15 °C, rarely falling below 11 °C or exceeding 21 °C. •Average minimum temperatures in winter are around 5 °C, with rare occurrences below 0 °C. • In transition months (spring/autumn) a moderate amplitude is expected, for example, in November the average maximums are around 17 °C and minimums of 8 °C.
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