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Location
São José das Matas - Evendos, Mação, Portugal
Casa do Tempo is located between Mação and Gavião, in the heart of the country, in a quiet rural area surrounded by nature. Access is easy, and the roads are in good condition, although the last few meters are on a narrow, paved rural road, typical of the Portuguese countryside. We recommend traveling with time to spare, the journey is part of the experience.
🚘 From Lisbon (about 1h45)
Leave Lisbon via the A1 towards Torres Novas.
Take the A23 (exit 7) towards Abrantes / Castelo Branco.
Exit at Mação (exit 12) and follow the signs for Ortiga and then São José das Matas/Evendos.
Casa do Tempo is about 15 minutes from the village of Mação.
🚘 From Porto (about 2 hours and 30 minutes)
Take the A1 to Coimbra Sul.
Take the A13 towards Tomar/Abrantes.
Continue on the A23 until the Mação exit (12).
Follow the national road to São José das Matas – Evendos.
🚘 From the Algarve (about 3.5 hours)
Take the A2 to Lisbon, then the A12/A13 to Santarém/Torres Novas.
Take the A23 towards Abrantes / Castelo Branco.
Exit at Mação (12) and follow the local signs to the house.
🚘 From Beira Interior (Castelo Branco, Covilhã, Fundão — 1h30–2h00)
Take the A23 towards Abrantes / Torres Novas.
Exit at Mação (12) and follow the national road to São José das Matas – Evendos.
🚆 By train
The nearest train station is Belver–Gavião Station, located about 15 minutes by car from Casa do Tempo. This line connects Lisbon (Santa Apolónia or Oriente) and Entroncamento to Beira Baixa.
How to get there:
From Lisbon – Santa Apolónia or Oriente → Intercidades da Beira Baixa train, towards Castelo Branco / Covilhã.
Stop at Belver–Gavião Station.
From there, we recommend requesting local transportation (by advance request to Casa do Tempo or by calling Mr. José Pousadas, +351 916 844 971).
Tip: The train journey along the Tagus River is one of the most beautiful in Portugal, it is worth taking your time and enjoying the scenery.