Accommodation
Accommodation will be available within the two properties on the site, subject to availability and the programme schedule.
Guests may visit for:
- Personal prayer and reflection
- Quiet countryside breaks
- Church and ministry gatherings
- Small-group retreats
- Times of rest and spiritual renewal
Further information about rooms, facilities, prices and booking arrangements will be published as the project develops.
Retreats and Worship
Silent retreat opportunities will be available on selected dates.
These retreats will offer guests the space to slow down, step away from noise and distraction, and spend focused time in prayer, Scripture, contemplation and rest.
Silent retreats will operate according to a published schedule. Some may be fully silent, while others may include guided prayer, worship or shared reflection at particular times.
Christian worship is planned to take place in the chapel on Sundays.
Visitors and members of the local community will be welcome to join us. Service times and seasonal arrangements will be published on our website and communicated in advance.
Tomar, in central Portugal.
Tomar, Portugal
Mission in Portugal is set in peaceful countryside near Tomar, in central Portugal. Surrounded by open land and natural beauty, the location offers a calm environment for prayer, walking, reflection and spiritual rest, while remaining within easy reach of Tomar’s historic centre.
Tomar is crossed by the River Nabão and is known for its attractive streets, gardens, churches and remarkable architectural heritage. Visitors can explore the historic centre, enjoy peaceful riverside walks and discover a part of Portugal that combines natural tranquillity with centuries of history.
Tomar and the Knights Templar
Tomar is often known as the Templar City because of the important role played by the Knights Templar in its foundation and development.
In 1160, the Knights Templar began building a castle on the hill overlooking Tomar under the leadership of Gualdim Pais, the order’s master in Portugal. The castle became an important stronghold and spiritual centre for the Templars.
At the heart of the castle complex is the Convent of Christ, now recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its oldest place of worship is the Charola, a distinctive circular Templar church associated with the order’s traditions and its spiritual connection to Jerusalem.
Following the suppression of the Knights Templar in the early fourteenth century, much of their work and property in Portugal passed to the newly created Order of Christ. Tomar later became the headquarters of this order, which was closely connected with Prince Henry the Navigator and Portugal’s age of maritime exploration.
Over the centuries, the original Templar fortress developed into an extraordinary complex of chapels, cloisters and monastic buildings. Today, the Convent of Christ remains one of Portugal’s most important historic and spiritual landmarks.
While Mission in Portugal is a new and independent Christian project, its location places it within a region shaped by a long history of faith, worship and Christian community. This rich heritage provides a meaningful setting for a retreat destination dedicated to prayer, renewal and drawing closer to God.
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