Benavente accommodation from NZ$180

Check out the Quinta do Covanco or the Lezíria Parque Hotel. The Quinta do Covanco can be found 25 kilometres from the heart of Benavente. The Lezíria Parque Hotel is 19 kilometres away. You could also make a reservation at the Casa do Alfaro or the Hotel Sao Lourenco.

Once you've gotten a handle on Benavente, why not explore a bit more of the area? The Lisbon and Tagus Valley district has many other things to see. If you're a nature lover, you won't want to miss Lisbon and Tagus Valley's beaches, coastal plains and forests. You should also go to the region's ruins, castles and traditional villages. Popular pastimes in this particular part of Portugal include mountain climbing and hiking.

80 kilometres from Benavente you will find Fatima, where you'll find the Wax Museum, Church of the Most Holy Trinity and Fatima Basilica. The Hotel Santa Maria and Hotel Estrela de Fatima are a few of the short and long-stay options in Fatima. Or, you could stay in Tomar, 90 kilometres to the northeast of Benavente, where you can choose from the Hotel Dos Templarios and Residencial União. Regardless of whether you're passing through or spending a few nights in Tomar, be sure to explore the Convento de Cristo, Praca da Republica and Sao Joao Baptista.

If you like sports and want to see games, you might choose to make a trip to National Stadium, which is 45 kilometres to the southwest of Benavente. The Pousada Palácio de Queluz – Historic Hotel and the Solplay Apartment Hotel are close to the action.

Travellers planning on flying via Portela Airport may choose to stay at the Hotel Real Palacio or the Sana Reno Hotel, which are both conveniently close.