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It's a world for itself, this area, dominated by the river Tejo, and where bulls are created in freedom, with a proud people very zealous about their traditions and cultural references. Bullfight, folklore, fado and wine are the strongest of them, and everything gets its climax each June, when it occurs, always in Santarém, the National Fair of Agriculture.
Capital of the district, Santarém is a city full of personality, and proud of his character and traditions. Without any outstanding monument, it has many Gothic examples and small beautiful details fill the city. More than to see Santarém it's important to live Santarém and its marriage to the river.
Castles are almost always fascinating -- many are impressive, in size and girth, impregnable, and simply dominating the landscape. Some are fairytale like, and either it evokes feigned terror in the visitor because of a dark history, or it is just simply dreamlike, a castle of princesses and knights in armour. The Castelo do Almourol is the latter, and more. Situated in a small rocky outcrop, actually a tiny island, along the banks of the Tagus river, it offers a fantastic view of both the river, in this section, here more shallow and seemingly more still, and the countryside around. If only for the panorama one sees from the top of this tiny castle, it is worth traveling to Almourol to visit. There is not much to see inside, there are the usual turrets, doors, steps...but be sure to climb up the top and enjoy the view. It is, for me, one of the most beautiful location of a castle and...
Golegã has a long-standing and deep-rooted equestrian tradition, and is known as the country's horse capital. Every year, around November, the town holds holds a prestigious one-week fair which exhibits the best of purebred Lusitano horses, bred and raised in the country and which are sold around the world.This all began in 1833 when the Marquis of Pombal encouraged the exhibition of horses. Today, the fair is a celebration to all things equestrian, attended by many visitors coming not just from elsewhere in the country, but from abroad as well. During this week, the center of the town becomes a big fairground and exhibition ring surrounded by numerous stalls. The horses are groomed to perfection, each attempting to outdo or outshine the other. Shows and dressage and gymkhana events are open to the public for free. The horsemen and women who come to the fair are attired in traditional...
If you are in this region of Portugal, you shouldn't miss Castelo de Almourol. It's built in the middle of the river, on a small island.You go to the island by boat (0,75 EUR round trip). It's a small but enjoyable trip.
A small village (not listed in VT) where I had friends but never had visited until... dancing took me there, with time enough to a brief visit.
Sardoal is a beautiful village you shouldn't miss at all. It is one of the most well preserved villages of Portugal.
Hotel dos Templarios Tomar
2 Reviews and 92 Opinions Big, stylish room, beautiful htl surrounding and view from the room, spa facilities, not that good...
Cruz Alta Fátima
1 Review and 9 Opinions This is probably one of the nicest hotels I have stayed in this price range in Europe. The hotel is...
Santarem Hotel Santarém
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