The National Forest of the Seven Hills (in Portuguese, Mata Nacional dos Sete Montes) is the main green park and public garden in the city of Tomar. With about 39 hectares, it’s also called Fence of the Convent of Christ (in Portuguese, Cerca do Convento de Cristo), as it was owned by the Order of Christ until the extinction of religious orders in 1834.

Nowadays, the National Forest of the Seven Hills is the ideal place in Tomar for walking, doing sports, relaxing, socializing, having picnics, and, of course, enjoying nature and the outdoors. Here, you’ll find several picnic parks and hiking trails, as well as a children’s playground and other points of interest – such as the Environmental Interpretation Center, the Charolinha, the Olive Oil Press, and the Cadeira d’El Rei Water Tank!