Jerónimos Monastery
Lisbon, Portugal
A Manueline monastery of carved limestone built with spice-trade wealth, with Vasco da Gama’s tomb in the church. Closed on Mondays; buy tickets ahead and expect queues at midday.
- Nearest town
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 38.6979, -9.2065
- Editor's pick
- ★
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–June and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Portugal: Electronic tolls by number plate. Some motorways only have electronic tolls; register your plate or rent a transponder. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- Lisboa CampingCampsite3 km from Jerónimos MonasteryTentsCaravansWi-Fi
- Parque de Campismo INATEL da CaparicaCampsite6 km from Jerónimos Monastery
- Orbitur Costa da CaparicaCampsite6 km from Jerónimos MonasteryTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Fábrica do Braço de PrataMotorhome stopover11 km from Jerónimos MonasteryMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalWi-FiFree
- Montijo GardenMotorhome stopover21 km from Jerónimos MonasteryCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Orbitur GuinchoCampsite23 km from Jerónimos MonasteryTentsCaravans
All campsites in Portugal · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Jerónimos Monastery?
Jerónimos Monastery is in Lisbon, Portugal, at GPS 38.6979, -9.2065. It is about 19 km from Cascais.
Can you camp near Jerónimos Monastery?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Lisboa Camping, about 3 km away; within 25 km there are 24 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Jerónimos Monastery?
Jerónimos Monastery is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Lisbon to Sintra along the Cascais coast.
What is there to see near Jerónimos Monastery?
Places worth a stop nearby: Belém Tower (1 km), Cristo Rei (4 km), Palácio da Pena (19 km) and Castle of the Moors (19 km).
When is the best time to visit Jerónimos Monastery?
The most pleasant months are usually April–June and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)