Title: Best Cottages in Rio Maior in 2026 | Expedia.co.uk

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![As Salinas Naturais de Rio Maior, também conhecidas como Salinas da Fonte da Bica, estão situadas no sopé da Serra dos Candeeiros, a três quilómetros de Rio Maior, em Portugal.

São compartimentos – talhos - feitos de cimento ou de pedra, de tamanho variado e pouco fundos, para onde, por regueiras, é conduzida a água salgada que se tira de um poço.

Presentemente, a água é elevada por meio de um motor e distribuída segundo um sistema conjuntamente aceite e respeitado (nem sempre) por todos os proprietários. Os esgoteiros, as eiras e as casas de madeira para armazenagem do sal, completam o conjunto do que é denominado Marinhas de Sal de Rio Maior.

Uma mina de sal-gema, muito extensa e profunda, segundo os técnicos, atravessada por uma corrente subterrânea que alimenta um poço, faz com que a água dele extraída seja salgada, sete vezes mais salgada que a do mar. Da sua exposição ao sol e ao vento e consequente evaporação da água obtêm-se o sal, depositado no fundo dos talhos e que depois é colocado em montes, em forma de pirâmides, para secar até ser recolhido.

O processo é rudimentar e semelhante ao usado nas salinas da beira-mar. Só há diferença no vale pitoresco que as rodeia, no poço, no estilo próprio dos marinheiros (como são conhecidos os homens que trabalham nas salinas), nas casas de madeira e no ar campestre que se respira.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182248/21123626-9cf2-4c89-8836-653091c8058c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium)

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## Our top choices for Rio Maior cottages

![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77820000/77811400/77811305/8a7b0ddd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77820000/77811400/77811305/ff5b34a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77820000/77811400/77811305/71e295a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77820000/77811400/77811305/e566bc05.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Cottage in Caldas da Rainha

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Caldas-Da-Rainha-Hotels-Mother-Home-Carril.h77811305.Hotel-Information)

10/10

Exceptional

(3 reviews)

"Great accommodation, lovely spot good value, recommended. "

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

David S.

£63

includes taxes & fees

28 Feb - 1 Mar

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Caldas-Da-Rainha-Hotels-Mother-Home-Carril.h77811305.Hotel-Information)

![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93250000/93240700/93240652/a08ecff8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93250000/93240700/93240652/fddf9873.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93250000/93240700/93240652/3fba930b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93250000/93240700/93240652/973b58e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Cottage in Caldas da Rainha

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Caldas-Da-Rainha-Hotels-Mae-Home-Story.h93240652.Hotel-Information)

9.6/10

Exceptional

(5 reviews)

"It was a lovely, clean house with everything one could need. The owner was always quick to respond to any questions I had. Outside of the city, so you will definitely need a car. But Caldas da Rainha and Óbidos are a conveniently nearby. It also has a spacious, well fenced yard that kept my escape artist dog safe. I highly recommend it."

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Nancy

£69

includes taxes & fees

4 Mar - 5 Mar

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Caldas-Da-Rainha-Hotels-Mae-Home-Story.h93240652.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117270000/117260200/117260152/7bff5334.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Cabana do Boticário | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117270000/117260200/117260152/5d2541d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Cabana 11 | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117270000/117260200/117260152/35ae7763.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Cabana 18 | Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117270000/117260200/117260152/1469c131.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Cottage in Alcobaça

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Alcobaca-Hotels-Parque-Dos-Monges.h117260152.Hotel-Information)

9.0/10

Wonderful

(2 reviews)

"É uma experiência única. A jangada para a ilha é um toque fenomenal, algo que acho que toda a gente devia experimentar. Os animais espalhados pelo parque é ótimo para crianças e amantes de animais. Tem imensas atividades, ótimo para famílias e afins. Sem dúvida que voltaremos."

![Portugal](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/pt.svg)

Rafael

£87

includes taxes & fees

3 Mar - 4 Mar

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Alcobaca-Hotels-Parque-Dos-Monges.h117260152.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120040000/120039400/120039394/c02ecf39.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120040000/120039400/120039394/036edabd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120040000/120039400/120039394/f372e2b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120040000/120039400/120039394/54bc33c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Cottage in Cadaval

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lisbon-District-Hotels-Cottage-Casa-Das-Alfazemas-With-Shared-Pool.h120039394.Hotel-Information)

£272

includes taxes & fees

2 Mar - 3 Mar

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lisbon-District-Hotels-Cottage-Casa-Das-Alfazemas-With-Shared-Pool.h120039394.Hotel-Information)

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Cottages

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Condos

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Private holiday homes

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## Top Rio Maior Hotel Reviews

![Hotel Oceano](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6110000/6101400/6101305/644ec0e3_y.jpg)

### Hotel Oceano

10/10 Excellent

"Room was hrs"

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Nazare-Hotels-Hotel-Oceano.h6101305.Hotel-Information)

![Hotel Santa Maria](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/1000000/990300/990250/32b5cafa_y.jpg)

### Hotel Santa Maria

10/10 Excellent

"A very peaceful and solemn hotel in Fatima. We'll definitely choose this hotel again if we decide to go back. 100% recommended!"

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Fatima-Hotels-Hotel-Santa-Maria.h990250.Hotel-Information)

![ Casa Senhoras Rainhas - Óbidos - by Unlock Hotels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4810000/4802500/4802466/25540e3c_y.jpg)

###  Casa Senhoras Rainhas - Óbidos - by Unlock Hotels

10/10 Excellent

"well located..very clean"

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Obidos-Hotels-Casa-Senhoras-Rainhas-Obidos-By-Unlock-Hotels.h4802466.Hotel-Information)

![By The Sea ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57260000/57253300/57253299/8cdd70f5_y.jpg)

### By The Sea 

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean, the staff was excellent. Loved the breakfast!"

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Nazare-Hotels-By-The-Sea.h57253299.Hotel-Information)

![Mercure Fátima](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60340000/60335700/60335611/b38487eb_y.jpg)

### Mercure Fátima

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect in every detail "

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Fatima-Hotels-Mercure-Fatima.h60335611.Hotel-Information)

![Hotel Estrela de Fatima](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/570000/561800/561701/dce7631b_y.jpg)

### Hotel Estrela de Fatima

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were very professional and welcoming"

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Fatima-Hotels-Hotel-Estrela-De-Fatima.h561701.Hotel-Information)

![Hotel Magic - RNET 3505](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22980000/22970800/22970754/535170bb_y.jpg)

### Hotel Magic - RNET 3505

10/10 Excellent

"Spotless room, very friendly staff , great referrals for dinner "

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Nazare-Hotels-Hotel-Magic.h22970754.Hotel-Information)

![Hotel Praia](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3900000/3891900/3891860/04efa6ed_y.jpg)

### Hotel Praia

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful room. Nice hotel. "

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Nazare-Hotels-Hotel-Praia.h3891860.Hotel-Information)

![Pousada Castelo de Óbidos - Historic Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9140000/9132800/9132784/f7d2f9f7_y.jpg)

### Pousada Castelo de Óbidos - Historic Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Unique experience and gorgeous grounds. "

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Obidos-Hotels-Pousada-Castelo-De-Obidos-Historic-Hotel.h9132784.Hotel-Information)

## Find out more about Rio Maior

## Rio Maior Cottages information

| Number of reviews | 10          |
| ----------------- | ----------- |
| Accommodation     | 74 Cottages |
| Lowest Price      | £63         |
| Highest Price     | £272        |