Top Things to do in Santarem District
The 10 Best Points of Interest & Landmarks in Santarem District, Central Portugal
Discover the best top things to do in Santarem District, Portugal including Monumental Celestino Graca, Basilica de Nossa Senhora do Rosario de Fatima, Castelo do Bode, A Ginjinha d'Castelo de Ourem, Valinhos Sanctuary, Casa De Francisco & Jacinta Marto, Casa De Lucia, Marinhas de Sal, Salinas de Rio Maior, Basilica of the Holy Trinity.
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1. Monumental Celestino Graca
2. Basilica de Nossa Senhora do Rosario de Fatima
Overall Ratings
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. A Ginjinha d'Castelo de Ourem
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 140 reviews
The house "Ginginha The Castle" is a business for almost 100 years. From traditional old grocery store, in 1993 it became the Bar - Traditional Tavern "Ginjinha The Castle", making it one of the landmarks to visit for those in the historical area of Ourém. Taste the traditional cherry liqueur and treat yourself!
Reviewed By hans-jaguar - Santa Comba Dao, Portugal
Just in front of the church and on the way to the castle, you have the old house who is called the "Ginginha The Castle" . This old shop is existing already for more than a 100 years. In that time it was a traditional old grocery store, which you will see on the interior with still the original old balcony etc. But in the year 1993 it got turned into a Bar - Traditional Tavern "Ginjinha The Castle", make a short stop over in the shop, you will like it, after you have taste the traditional cherry liqueur!
5. Valinhos Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 311 reviews
Reviewed By Jydeoo - Lagos, Nigeria
The path up the little hill to the Valinhos Sanctuary is lined with pious images of the Via Crucis. The Sanctuary itself house a small chapel with a scene of the Crucifixion topside. A good place to pray, and also with magnificent views.
6. Casa De Francisco & Jacinta Marto
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 553 reviews
Reviewed By alittletoolate - Doncaster, United Kingdom
irrespective of your beliefs this is a well maintained simple house that is quite humbling and if you don't mind walking from fatima there is an excellent footpath(via sacra valinhos-aljustrel)that is an absolute pleasure to walk along and do follow every footpath as i am sure what you will see will impress you as much as it impressed me.
7. Casa De Lucia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 474 reviews
Reviewed By WickedWalt - Baton Rouge, United States
Visiting Lucia's home certainly helps to understand why Mary appeared in such a location. Very devout family. Even more special was to visit with Lucia's 90+ niece who lives across the stree.
8. Marinhas de Sal
9. Salinas de Rio Maior
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 139 reviews
As Salinas de Rio Maior tem muitos séculos de existência comprovada. Com efeito já em 1177, Pero d'Aragão e Sancha Soares, venderam a quinta parte das Salinas de Rio Maior à Ordem dos Templários. Local onde a história e a tradição esperam por si. Visitas Guiadas, experiências, workshops de sal, degustação dos melhores produtos regionais nos restaurantes. Programas completos de 1 , 2, e 4 horas ao seu dispor. AVENTURE-SE e fale connosco. Esperamos por si nas Salinas de Rio Maior.
Reviewed By the0d0rusb
I visit quite often the Salinas. Inteesting to see the water and solt basins and the way they produce the solt. It border one side traditional wooden barm-type buidings. They are used as bars and shops, Shops are selling bric-a-brac, different solts, local pottery etc. Some of the bars have an outside area from where one can overlook the Salinas. Although being a tourist attraction,, prices for food and drinks are very reasonable. At peaktimes parking can be a problem, but so far I always found somewhere to park.
