What to do and see in Santarem District, Central Portugal: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do

January 21, 2022 Darwin Bolte

Discover the best top things to do in Santarem District, Portugal including 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, Igreja da Graca.
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1. Basilica de Nossa Senhora do Rosario de Fatima

Rua de Rainha Santa Isabel 26, Fatima 2495-424 Portugal +351 249 539 600 [email protected] http://www.fatima.pt/en/pages/identity-and-mission
Excellent
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4.5 based on 5,063 reviews

Basilica de Nossa Senhora do Rosario de Fatima

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.

2. Castelo do Bode

Tomar Portugal http://www.tomarportugal.com/attractions/castelo-bode-tomar
Excellent
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4.5 based on 141 reviews

Castelo do Bode

3. Igreja de Santa Maria dos Olivais

Avenida da Horta D'El Rei, Tomar 2300-304 Portugal +351 21 853 6632 http://www.paroquia-santamariaolivais.org
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4.5 based on 187 reviews

Igreja de Santa Maria dos Olivais

4. Aqueduto dos Pegoes

Aqueduto do Convento de Cristo Vale dos Pegões, Tomar 2305-203 Portugal +351 249 315 089 [email protected] http://www.conventocristo.gov.pt/pt/index.php?s=white&pid=191&identificador=ct1110_pt
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4.5 based on 428 reviews

Aqueduto dos Pegoes

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.

5. Natural Monument of the Dinosaur Footprints

Estrada de Fatima Serra de Aire, Ourem 2490-216 Portugal +351 249 530 160 http://www.pegadasdedinossaurios.org/html/home.htm
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4.5 based on 120 reviews

Natural Monument of the Dinosaur Footprints

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.

6. Medieval Town of Ourem, Portugal

Rua dos Castelos de Ourem, Ourem 2490-756 Portugal +351 249 540 900 http://www.ourem.pt
Excellent
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4.5 based on 80 reviews

Medieval Town of Ourem, Portugal

7. Basilica da Santissima Trindade

Cova da Iria - Santuario de Nossa Senhora de Fatima, Fatima 2496 Portugal +351 249 539 600 http://www.santuario-fatima.pt
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4.5 based on 1,147 reviews

Basilica da Santissima Trindade

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.

8. Castelo de Tomar

Colina do Castelo, Tomar 2300-000 Portugal +351 249 315 089 http://www.conventocristo.pt/pt/index.php?s=white&pid=185
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4.5 based on 1,130 reviews

Castelo de Tomar

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.

9. Basilica de Nossa Senhora de Fatima

Cova de iria, Ourem Portugal +351 249 539 600 http://www.fatima.pt/pt
Excellent
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4.5 based on 175 reviews

Basilica de Nossa Senhora de Fatima

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.

10. Igreja da Graca

Largo Pedro Alvares Cabral, Santarem 2000-091 Portugal +351 243 304 441 http://www.patrimoniocultural.pt/pt/patrimonio/patrimonio-imovel/pesquisa-do-patrimonio/classificado-ou-em-vias-de-classificacao/geral/view/70431
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4.5 based on 123 reviews

Igreja da Graca

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