Top Things to do in Santarem District
10 Sights & Landmarks in Santarem District That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Santarem District, Portugal including Convento de Cristo, Basilica de Nossa Senhora do Rosario de Fatima, Castelo do Bode, Igreja de Santa Maria dos Olivais, Aqueduto dos Pegoes, Natural Monument of the Dinosaur Footprints, Medieval Town of Ourem, Portugal, Basilica da Santissima Trindade, Castelo de Tomar, Basilica de Nossa Senhora de Fatima.
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1. Convento de Cristo
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3,164 reviews
Reviewed By Civls444
In order to see as much as possible of this extraordinary architectural and historical jewel you should allow a minimum of two hours. Just when you think you have explored every open room...wait! There is still more to see and marvel at. Don't be afraid to peek behind curtains and venture up small staircases.....
2. Basilica de Nossa Senhora do Rosario de Fatima
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4.5 based on 5,063 reviews
This national shrine is the site where three young peasant shepherds spied a "lady brighter than the sun," which was, many believe, the first of six apparitions of the Virgin Mary in this region of Portugal.
Reviewed By 504marynam - Detroit, United States
It takes a full day trip from Lisbon to visit Fatima, Balthahal monastery, Bleeding host church at Santarem and Fatima. We were a group of 15 and we hired a 15 seater mini bus with a driver from the Mundo do Flamingo travel agency. Their charges are very, very reasonable - just 500 euros for 15 of us to visit these 3 sites. The driver was very friendly and engaging. Fatima was awesome. We saw the Lucia, Jacinto and Francisco's humble homes - very touching, we also got to personally meet Sr. Lucia's 99 year old niece. The Via Sacra - way of the cross garden is very calm and beautiful. The highlight of the trip was the candle light procession at 9.30 pm. Don't miss this event. Very beautiful to see Our Lady revered by some many from all over the world. When we reached back to our Lisbon hotel, it was almost 1.00 am! This place is worth visiting.
3. Castelo do Bode
4. Igreja de Santa Maria dos Olivais
5. Aqueduto dos Pegoes
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 428 reviews
Reviewed By twocreativetravelers - Moorsele, Belgium
We loved how 'uncontrolled' this site was, many tourist spots have all kinds of restrictions but this site offered the visitor total freedom. The Aquaduct is absolutely huge, rising about 100ft at its highest point. We walked on top to about the halfway point when we returned to the starting spot. Beware that on busy days there may only be 1 way traffic up there and there isn't a ton of room to social distance effectively. We're not engineers but clearly the construction we saw here is an amazing feat for the time frame in which it was built. The views are spectacular both from the top across the surroundings as well as from the bottom as you take in the entirety of the aquaduct.
6. Natural Monument of the Dinosaur Footprints
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4.5 based on 120 reviews
Reviewed By KathleenAliciaM - Atlanta, United States
Who would have thought about visiting dinosaur tracks in Portugal? Not us! These particular tracks are off the beaten path - no one there but us and 4 other tourists. You can walk right along the tracks. Loved it.
7. Medieval Town of Ourem, Portugal
8. Basilica da Santissima Trindade
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,147 reviews
Reviewed By LostALot22 - Chicago, United States
This church is huge. I was told that it seats 9000. It's across the square from the old church. It is more modern than the other church and very clean in design. I liked it.
9. Castelo de Tomar
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4.5 based on 1,130 reviews
Reviewed By O180DVjacks - Melbourne, United States
From the first moment you arrive in Tomar, Hold on to your hat, you are in for an experience of a lifetime. The Town of Tomar is a myriad of sweet smelling small passages, streets and squares, cafe's, shops, and small restaurants and eateries to cater to every taste. The food is authentic and delicious....be prepared to gain a few pounds in weight. The Old Town of Tomar is steeped in history, and the best way to see this is a guided tour in a Tuk Tuk., its like a magical mystery tour and the drivers/tour guides are fluent in English, French and German. The Templar Castle and the Convent of Christ is the Icing on a very big cake. Go and be amazed. I will leave it at that.
10. Basilica de Nossa Senhora de Fatima
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 175 reviews
Reviewed By Temper43 - Panama City, Panama
I was so surprised and impressed with my visit to Fatima, the church in itself is impressive and huge, but the whole surroundings gives a lot of peace and respect for the beliefs of thousands of pilgrims.
