Murtais

Murtais is a hamlet in Mafra, Lisbon District. Murtais is situated nearby to the hamlet Quintal, as well as near Montesouros.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Fort of Zambujal and Museu Nacional da Música.

Fort of Zambujal

Protected area

Photo: Roundtheworld, CC BY-SA 4.0.

The Fort of Zambujal, also referred to as the Fort of Casas Velhas, is located near the town of Zambujal-Casas Velhas, in the parish of Carvoeira, municipality of Mafra, Lisbon District, Portugal.

The Museu da Música is a museum in the Palace of Mafra, Portugal. The museum primarily features musical instruments; among its holdings is a 1725 Stradivarius cello once owned and played by King Luís I of Portugal (ruled 1861–1889. Museu Nacional da Música is situated 4 km east of Murtais.

Aldeia típica de José Franco

Theme park

Photo: Juntas, Public domain.

Aldeia típica de José Franco is a theme park, which is situated 2½ km northeast of Murtais.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Carvoeira and Ericeira.

Carvoeira

Village

Photo: Vitor Oliveira, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Carvoeira is a village.

Ericeira

Photo: Alvesgaspar, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Ericeira is an adorable seaside resort and fishing town in Greater Lisbon, Estremadura, Portugal. Full of stories and traditions, "Vila Velha" is made up of narrow streets and typical houses, unique monuments and splendid Atlantic landscapes.