What to do · Ericeira and Mafra
Tapada Nacional de Mafra
Information
- Duration
- 2 h 30
- Season
- All year; the deer rut in autumn
- Who it's for
- Families and walkers; also by mountain bike
The fenced woodland that served as the palace's hunting reserve, with 282 years of history, red deer, fallow deer and wild boar. You enter by the Portão do Codeçal, about 5 km from Mafra, and explore along signposted trails on foot, by mountain bike or running; there are also guided activities, such as the deer rut in autumn or firefly watching in spring.
From 9 November to 8 December 2026 it is open from 9:00 to 18:00, with last entry for walking or cycling routes at 16:00; the hours change by season, so check its website. Tickets are bought at the ticket office or online.
As a familyWith teenagers
