Historic landmarks
Main monuments, best viewpoints, and what’s worth your time in Cartaxo.
Private Transfers in Cartaxo — Airport & Day Trips
Private and reliable transfers in Cartaxo – airport, hotel, business travel and day trips across Portugal.
Explore the best of Cartaxo
Cartaxo is a destination in Portugal, about 66 km from Lisbon Airport.
Weather
24°C
Partly cloudy
Lisbon time 15:01 • 25 Oct 2026
Nearest airport
LIS
66 km
Lisbon Airport (LIS) · 66 km
Region
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Portugal
Population
23,186
Residents
Landmarks · Cuisine · Hotels
Hotels & stays
Book the right stay in Cartaxo: best areas, smart picks, and options for every budget.
Stone cross do Cartaxo
Cruzeiro do Cartaxo tem a designação «Monumento Nacional» na fonte ligada a Cartaxo e Vale da Pinta.
Pillory do Cartaxo
Pelourinho do Cartaxo tem a designação «Imóvel de Interesse Público» na fonte ligada a Cartaxo e Vale da Pinta.
Cartaxo Wine Museum
Cartaxo Wine Museum is the small civic museum of Cartaxo, telling the story of the town through
Nossa Senhora da Purificação Church
Nossa Senhora da Purificação Church is a historic place of worship in Cartaxo, with a quiet
Sopa da pedra
Sopa da pedra has fed communities in the Tejo river corridor of central Portugal for generations, built on the honest pairing of local ingredients and slow
Torricado com bacalhau
Few dishes capture the character of the Tejo river corridor of central Portugal as directly as Torricado com bacalhau — unpretentious, seasonal and deeply
Migas ribatejanas
Migas ribatejanas is one of the defining dishes of the Tejo river corridor of central Portugal, combining simple local ingredients with techniques refined over
Vinhos do Cartaxo
Cartaxo built a strong wine reputation within the Tejo region, linking local identity directly to viticulture and cellar culture.
Doce de uva
Doce de uva is one of the Tejo river corridor of central Portugal's most cherished sweet traditions, tied to local ingredients and a long pastry heritage.
Cartaxo travel guide & FAQ
Guide to Cartaxo
Cartaxo is a municipality in the district of Santarém, NUTS III Lezíria do Tejo (NUTS II Alentejo, code 1406). According to INE, Census 2021, the resident population was 23,186. Source: INE, Census 2021, dados.gov.pt.
Places associated with Cartaxo: Cartaxo Wine Museum and Nossa Senhora da Purificação Church. Opening hours, ticket prices and heritage classification are not cited here; the monument search is at imovel.patrimoniocultural.gov.pt.
Regional products and dishes to look for: Pastéis de Belém, Ginjinha and Queijadas de Sintra. The national DOP/IGP register is at DGADR.
The nearest airport recorded on this page is Lisbon Airport (LIS), 66 km away. Journey time is not stated where it is not confirmed.
In the same region, the visit combines with Almeirim, Azambuja, Coruche and Chamusca.
Confirmed monuments for Cartaxo: 2. Cruzeiro do Cartaxo (Monumento Nacional), Pelourinho do Cartaxo (Imóvel de Interesse Público).
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers, so you can book with confidence.
Cartaxo had 23186 residents in 2021, in the district of Santarém. Source: INE.
On this page: Stone cross do Cartaxo and Pillory do Cartaxo.
Regional cooking points to Sopa da pedra, Torricado com bacalhau and Migas ribatejanas.
Yes. gotoo trips and transfers runs the transfer to Cartaxo from Lisbon Airport (LIS), 66 km away.
Map of Cartaxo
Highlights
- Resident population in 2021: 23,186 (INE, Census 2021)
- Places: Cartaxo Wine Museum and Nossa Senhora da Purificação Church
- Regional products: Pastéis de Belém and Ginjinha
- Reference airport: Lisbon Airport (LIS), 66 km
Private transfers in Cartaxo
- ✓ Fixed price · no surprises
- ✓ Up to 90 min airport waiting included
- ✓ Professional licensed driver
Getting to Cartaxo
Cartaxo sits about 66 km from Lisbon Airport, roughly 55 minutes by road. Public transport often means changes and waiting, and may leave you a walk from where you want to be. A private transfer takes you door-to-door, with a fixed price and no connections — from €52 from Lisbon Airport.
Events in Cartaxo
Upcoming festivals, exhibitions and cultural events in Cartaxo, with dates and venues. Information is updated regularly from official tourism sources.
Feira de Todos os Santos e ExpoCartaxo
Feira de Todos os Santos e ExpoCartaxo runs from 29 October to 1 November 2026 at Pavilhão Municipal de Exposições – Cartaxo in Cartaxo.
The Feira de Todos os Santos is a long-standing traditional fair held in Cartaxo, bringing together seasonal produce, dried fruits, crafts, local wines, and gastronomy. Running alongside it, ExpoCartaxo gathers wine producers from the region, reflecting the area's strong winemaking heritage. The event draws visitors from across Portugal for several days of local culture and community gathering.
Venue: Pavilhão Municipal de Exposições – Cartaxo
Mimi Cat (Cartaxo)
Mimi Cat (Cartaxo) takes place on 21 November 2026 at Centro Cultural Município do Cartaxo - Cartaxo in Cartaxo.
Mimicat brings her intimate 'Pouco a Pouco' tour to an auditorium setting, where stage design mimics the warmth of a home environment. The show blends songs, personal stories, and conversation in a relaxed format designed to foster a genuine connection between artist and audience. It's a performance built around emotion, memory, and authenticity.
Venue: Centro Cultural Município do Cartaxo - Cartaxo