Experiences available from 18 march

Spring brings beauty, mild temperatures, nature in abundance, an immense joy when we see the young of different species.

Similar to last year, we keep tickets sold separately on weekdays and grouped in “Day Pass” at weekends.

Bring your picnic! There is a picnic area in our forest, use it!
The picnic area is for the exclusive use of our visitors, and is close to other facilities (toilets, cafeteria and shop) and next to the car park.

Please note that it is not allowed to feed the animals or bring pets

WEEKDAYS

-Footpath
There are 4 marked and signposted trails that you can do independently, with different levels of difficulty and duration.
We provide a free audio guide system where you can access more information and, in addition to this, it allows you to locate yourself in real time without the traditional use of printed maps, making the visit more sustainable.

Single ticket from 4 years onwards: 5 euros

Pay attention to the regulated visiting hours of the Tapada Nacional de Mafra, and especially the closing time, which is displayed at the ticket office.
-Once the doors have closed, we are not responsible for ensuring that visitors can leave.
-On the directional signs you will find the arrow with the colour and name of the footpath.
-ALL walks start at the directional sign behind our ticket office.

Blue Footpath – 4.5km
Time needed 1h to 2h to be done calmly and fully.
If you have small children, or in a pram, it’s hot or you simply can’t or don’t like long walks, then the blue footpath is ideal.

All the other trails are roughly the same length, an average of 8km, what makes them different is the valley slopes they cover! Due to the topography and type of terrain we do not recommend this route for families with small children in prams or pushchairs!

The red and green footpath follow the same slope, the gorse path. They pass through an area of pasture, much frequented by herds of fallow deer especially at dusk.
They go through different valleys until they reach the top, which is common.
The descent is steeper on the red route, but has more shade, while the green route the descent is gentler, but exposed to the sun!

Red footpath: 8km
Estimated time: more than 2 hours.
Difficulty degree: Moderate

Green footpath: 8kms
Estimated time: 3 hours.
Difficulty degree: Moderate

Yellow footpath: 8kms
Follow the opposite slope of the two paths; green and red.
It goes through an area with less visitors and still finds the largest cork oak in the Tapada. It is so imposing that it has earned the status of tree of public interest.
A very rich and calm trail, it crosses one of the highest areas of the Forest which gives it a view of the Enchanted Forest and increases the probability of seeing birds of prey.
Estimated time: 3 hours.
Difficulty degree: Moderate

-Mountain Bike Tour
Bring your bike and opt for a ride on wheels.
There are two routes to choose from: white or yellow (8 to 14 km).

Single ticket from 4 years onwards: 6 euros

-Forest Run
Medium difficulty
Distance 14 Km.
Single ticket for ages 4 and up: 5 euros

-Eco-Tour
A visit by electric car, more sustainable and ecological through the main valley.
With the use of an audio guide
This experience is available every day, but at different times on weekends and national holidays. Check the timetables.

Note: Does not include access to other experiences.

Duration: 45 minutes
Distance: about 7.5 km through the main valley
Adult ticket (>12 years): 10.5 euros
Child ticket from 1 to 3 years old: 5 euros
Child ticket for children aged 4 to 12 years: 7.5 euros
Senior ticket (+65 years old): 8.5 euros

WEEKENDS AND NATIONAL HOLIDAYS

At weekends and national holidays the experiences come in groups! (7 and 25 April/ 01 May /8 June)

The “Day Pass” allow the autonomy of those who visit us.

It is the visitor who chooses the sequence of experiences, meaning that he can enter at 9am, organise his day according to his preferences; for example, do the morning walk, followed by the flight of birds of prey, have a break for lunch, resume or not the experiences in the afternoon and leave when it is more convenient.

Day-pass

1-Trail in the forest
Includes access to the experiences; Footpaths / Mountain Bike Tour / Forest Run/ Bees and the Forest / The flight of birds of prey

2- Adventure Park na Tapada (tree climbing circuit) + Trail in the Forest

3- Walk in the Tapada
Includes access to the experiences; Footpaths/ Bees and the Forest / The flight of birds of prey / A visit in an electric car with a guide “Knowing the Tapada”(11h15 e 15h)

Knowing the Tapada
Visit the Enchanted Forest, its history and biodiversity, on a guided tour.
In an ecologically sustainable visit, enjoying the silence of an electric vehicle, the guide will help to interpret and explain all aspects of the Tapada.
The route runs through the entire main valley, but climbs to one of the highest points, giving you the best view of the entire forest.
Throughout the visit you will be able to contemplate the most emblematic species; fallow deer, deer and wild boar, as well as observe magnificent landscapes.

Duration: 75 min
When you buy your ticket, you are only selecting the time you will enjoy the visit in the electric car.
Timetable: 11h15 and 15h

4- On the footsteps of the King

Includes access to the experiences; Footpaths/ Bees and the Forest / The flight of birds of prey / A visit in an electric car with a guide “On the footsteps of King D. Carlos”(11h25 e 15h10)

On the footsteps of King D. Carlos
The natural heritage combined with the strong historical background makes this forest a unique place.
Get to know the Enchanted Forest, its history and Biodiversity, on a guided tour through the main valley.
In an ecologically sustainable visit, also enjoying the silence of an electric vehicle, the guide will help interpret and tell stories of times past.

With an obligatory stop at the Tapada History Museum, among the equestrian equipment of rare beauty, passing by Animal Traction carts used in the various daily tasks, to the crockery used in the many events that took place here, the visitor goes back in time and is taken to contemplate the exhibited pieces, some of them unique.

Duration: 75 min.
When you buy your ticket, you are only selecting the time you will enjoy the visit in the electric car.
Timetable: 11h25 and 15h10
TNM reserves the right to change or add other times, however, the customer must be informed at the time of purchase.

5 -Eco-Tour- Day Pass

Includes access to the experiences; Footpaths/ Bees and the Forest / The flight of birds of prey / a visit in an electric car with audio-guide “Eco-Tour”(11h40 e 15h20)

Experiences that are part of your day pass, which you can’t miss!

These experiences take place at various times, choose the session whose time suits you best.

Bees and the Forest
The wonderful world of bees! The role of bees in maintaining biodiversity.
How many species are there? Why are they important for nature?
Duration: 45 min
Times:12h45 and 14h15

The Flight of Birds of Prey
In a session that allows some proximity between the visitor and birds of prey, we hope to surprise you with the observation of the majestic flight of nocturnal birds of prey as well as the agile and fast flight of diurnal birds.
The differences between species, the importance of their conservation and aspects of their biology are some of the topics covered, allowing you to discover more about birds of prey.
Duration: 30 min
Times: 10h30 and 16h30

We organize a picnic for you
Traditional basket (34.5€) or healthy basket (38€) for 4 people.

Enjoy our outdoor picnic.
Orders only with a minimum of 48h in advance.
Contact us at rececao@tapadademafra.pt or call 261814240.

Buy your tickets online.

Don’t miss a thing!