Rio Maior Travel Guide

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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.
Lisbon District featuring a sunset, modern architecture and a bay or harbour
Estremadura featuring heritage architecture and night scenes
Salinas de Rio Maior.

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Hotel Santa Maria

Hotel Santa Maria

4 out of 5
Rua de Santo Antonio, 79 Ourem
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fátima. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
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Hotel Santa Maria
Mercure Fátima

Mercure Fátima

4 out of 5
Rua Conego Manuel Nunes Formigao 4 Ourem Santarém
The price is £62 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
£62
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fátima. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (507 reviews)
First, the location is FANTASTIC if you want to spend quality time at the Sanctuary of Fatima. It's just 100 steps to the Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity. Second, the staff there are great. Very friendly, efficient and accommodating. Third, the room is comfortable and well designed! So many power ...

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Mercure Fátima
Hotel Praia

Hotel Praia

4 out of 5
Avenida Vieira Guimaraes 39 Nazaré
The price is £71 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
£71
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nazaré. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (716 reviews)
Great stay!!

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Hotel Praia
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CASA DO MAR - HOUSE BY THE SEA -

CASA DO MAR - HOUSE BY THE SEA -

Areia Branca/ Ortsteil Casal Labrusque
Stay at this beach villa in Lourinha. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a beach locale. Popular attractions Praia da Areia Branca and Lourinha Museum are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (93 reviews)
This is a stunning location overlooking the surfers in the Atlantic below. The property was extremely well equipped, clean, spacious, and high quality. Khristina was extremely welcoming, well informed, and responsive. Great place for relaxing and touring surrounding villages.

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

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Apartamentos Turísticos da Nazaré

Apartamentos Turísticos da Nazaré

3 out of 5
Avenida Vieira Guimarães n33 CC Nazaré Leiria
Stay at this apartment in Nazaré. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and premium TV channels. Popular attractions Nazaré Beach and Promontório do Sítio are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (25 reviews)
Great location, supermarket next door and one minute to the beach. We stayed in 3B and had a view of the surf over the rooftops. Apartment was very modern and clean. Will stay again.

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Apartamentos Turísticos da Nazaré
Ocean View Apartments - Ocean View

Ocean View Apartments - Ocean View

3 out of 5
Av. Paimogo 80 Lourinha Lisboa
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Ocean View Apartments - Ocean View
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