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Mafra National Palace

Mafra, Portugal

History

A huge 18th-century palace, basilica and convent with a rococo library of 36,000 books, a UNESCO site since 2019. Closed on Tuesdays; big car park on the square in front.

Nearest town
Mafra, Portugal
Category
History & culture
GPS
38.9369, -9.3261

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

  • Area MafraMotorhome stopover
    0 km from Mafra National Palace · 7 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalFree
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Stellplatz Santa SusanaMotorhome stopover
    5 km from Mafra National Palace
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    OSMAdd to trip
  • 4WD SolitaireMotorhome stopover
    10 km from Mafra National Palace
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  • Portela de SintraMotorhome stopover
    15 km from Mafra National Palace
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  • Aldeia da PraiaCampsite
    18 km from Mafra National Palace
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  • quinta 7 nomesCampsite
    18 km from Mafra National Palace
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All campsites in Portugal · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Mafra National Palace?

Mafra National Palace is in Mafra, Portugal, at GPS 38.9369, -9.3261. It is about 8 km from Ericeira.

Can you camp near Mafra National Palace?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Area Mafra, about 0 km away; within 25 km there are 19 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Mafra National Palace?

Mafra National Palace is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Portugal’s Silver Coast: Mafra to the great monasteries.

What is there to see near Mafra National Palace?

Places worth a stop nearby: Azenhas do Mar (16 km), Quinta da Regaleira (17 km), Castle of the Moors (17 km) and Palácio da Pena (18 km).

When is the best time to visit Mafra National Palace?

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)