There are far too many places of interest and local attractions to list them all but here are a few of our favourites.  If your time is limited don't hesitate to ask us to help you plan an itinerary. Click on a highlighted place name to be taken to the relevant Caracara page to obtain more information.
Óbidos	Known as the Wedding Present town, picture postcard perfect Óbidos is Portugal's best preserved 15th century medieval town. Perched on the top of a hill it commands striking views over the surrounding countryside. The town itself is enclosed within battlements that you can walk around. Stop in one of the quaint arts and crafts shops before imbibing a glass of the local liqueur Ginjina, a smooth Cherry Brandy produced using local fruit. Walk the bougainvillea dressed streets, get your camera out and live the moment.
The Basilica in Fátima Lisbon	Fátima hosts Portugal's most famous shrine and is visited by Roman Catholics from around the globe. The Virgin Mary is reputed to have appeared there to three peasant children in 1917. The Esplanade and Basilica can hold up to a million people. Incorporated into the crown of Our Lady of Fátima is the bullet removed from Pope John Paul the second
The Arco Rua da Augusta Catch a local tram	Lisbon  is a great mix of the past and the present and is undoubtedly one of Europe's best capital cities to visit. Visit Saint George's Castle to have a great view of the city.  Take a tourist bus, hop onto a tram or ascend a funicular railway to get yourself around. Just 10 minutes from Caracara you can hop onto a rural train or a super fast Inter City and be in the centre of Lisbon in just 54 minutes. Lisbon also has an excellent Metro system that will move you quickly between sites. It also has an excellent tram network if you want to see more, as you travel between destinations. Check out tram number 28 for a day's sight seeing enjoyment.
The Belém Tower	Built between 1515 and 1519 the Torre de Belém was constructed as a fortress and originally stood well out into the river Tejo. The great earthquake of 1755 however altered forever the flow of the river with the result that it now stands on the water's edge although still surrounded on three sides by the sea. The combination of Gothic, Venetian and Byzantine elements in the construction make the building unique.
Castelo de Bode Lake   The lakeside village of Dornes	Just a 5 minute drive from Caracara is the Castelo de Bode man made lake, stretching more than 60Kms in length. This beautiful lake is surrounded by eucalyptus and pine forests through which snake trails suitable for walkers and cyclists alike. Encounter many small villages nestling in the hills around the lake and stop for a while to admire the stunning views. The lake is a magnet for all types of water sports and there are plenty of small fluvial beaches to access swimming points.  Take a cruise down the lake during the Summer and have an on board meal. Visit the picturesque village of Dornes, built on a small peninsular jutting into the lake and housing one of Portugal's oldest churches. Sit in a cafe and enjoy the superb panoramic view of the lake and surrounding forest
	The 14th hole at the Golden Eagle golf course.  The course is just 45 minutes away from your accommodation. We can arrange for reduced green fees at all local courses - often up to 50% of advertised prices.                   This second photo is of the signature 12th hole where your tee shot is on to a green sitting on a small island!    This course recently hosted the Portuguese Ladies Open
	The magnificent Praia del Rei course is just a 1 hour drive from the accommodation. Consistently voted one of the Top 15 courses in Europe. Discounted green fees can be arranged.               Try your hand at the full sized figure of eight Go-Carting track just a 20 minute drive away in Abrantes Enjoy the thrill of driving at speed close to the ground!!!
Batalha	Batalha's abbey is one of Europe's Gothic masterpiece and is a must see for anyone coming to the area. In the vast interior are 16th century stained glass windows of exceptional beauty. The magnificent Gothic doorway stands almost 50 feet high. Close by are the underground caves of Mira de Aire with many curiously shaped rock formations.
Alcobaça	Portugal's largest church and Europe's greatest Cistercian monastery. Construction started in 1178 and was finally completed in 1253. Within the next 50 years Alcobaça  became the richest and most powerful monastery in all of Portugal. Alcobaça was declared a World Heritage Site in 1985.