Buy a House in Tomar, Central Portugal

Tomar is built around the Nabão river and the Convento de Cristo, the Templar castle and monastery that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The historic centre is walkable, the pace is quiet, and Lisbon is within a driveable distance. Many buyers are retirees or remote workers who prefer an inland town with year-round life, not a seasonal resort.

If you want the Atlantic as well, look west at Leiria and then the coast at Nazaré, Alcobaça and Caldas da Rainha, all roughly an hour's drive or less. Coimbra is the larger university city to the north, and Óbidos is a walled town with a pricier market.

Get a Portuguese tax number (NIF) first, and use a lawyer to check the land registry and the caderneta predial. Rural plots need particular care: confirm whether land is buildable and whether old buildings are legally registered. Transfer tax (IMT) for non-residents was reported to change to a flat 7.5% in 2026, so verify the current rate. The golden-visa property route closed in October 2023.

Start with our Portugal buying guide, compare mortgage options and browse homes under €100k if you want a renovation project.