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Mafra
Discover the Unique Forest, its history and biodiversity, through a range of experiences that allow you to enjoy Tapada de Mafra to the fullest.
The guided electric vehicle tour offers an environmentally sustainable and quiet way to explore the estate, making it ideal for observing and interpreting the landscape and wildlife. Travelling through the main valley and one of the highest points of the Tapada, you will have the opportunity to admire some of its most iconic species, including fallow deer, red deer and wild boar, as well as enjoy privileged views over the forest.
Duration: 75 minutes
This ticket also includes:
- Two experiences at the amphitheatre:
• Birds of Prey in Flight
Duration: 30 minutes (10:30 am / 4:30 pm)
• Bees and the Forest (Beekeeping Workshop)
Duration: 45 minutes (12:30 pm / 2:00 pm)
- One walking trail available
Although currently using temporary signage, the trail can be explored independently, allowing you to discover and enjoy the forest at your own pace.
If you prefer, you may also use the marked trails for running or cycling.
New: Opening of a New Exhibition!
When you take part in the Summer Programme, you will also gain access to the newly inaugurated exhibition “A Natural Heritage with History – King Carlos I”.
At the heart of the most distinguished area of Tapada de Mafra, Celebredo, stands the iconic Hunting Pavilion of King Carlos I. Built in 1893 on the foundations of a former manor house dating from the late 18th century (attributed to Queen Maria I), this emblematic building now opens its doors to host this exciting new exhibition.
How to visit the exhibition:
You may visit the exhibition during your walking route through the Tapada. Simply ensure that you plan your walk so that you arrive at the Hunting Pavilion during opening hours.
Opening Hours:
• Weekdays: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (closed from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm)
• Weekends: 11:30 am to 1:00 pm and 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm
More than an exhibition of objects, this display is an invitation to step into King Carlos I's “Refuge of Silence”, revealing a heritage that survived the transition between political regimes and which today stands as a meeting point between History, Art and Nature.
