City or town
Things to see in Santarém, Portugal (Portugal): 22 places and when to go
Santarém, Portugal is a town in Portugal, and this site lists 22 places in and around it, mainly History (17), Temples (5), Nature (5). The best known are Salvaterra de Magos, Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral, Santarém and Igreja da Graça. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 15. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Portugal · 39.231, -8.682
- Places
- 22 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (17) · Temples (5) · Nature (5) · Wildlife (4) · Museums and art (2) · Food and drink (2)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- LIS Lisbon, 64 km as the crow flies
What to see in Santarém, Portugal
The places in and around Santarém, Portugal, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Salvaterra de MagosHistory · Temples24 km
- Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral, SantarémChurch building in Santarém, Santarém District, Portugal743 m
- Igreja da GraçaChurch building in Santarém, Santarém District, Portugal448 m
- Anta-Capela de AlcobertasChurch building in Rio Maior Municipality, Santarém District, Portugal28 km
- Concheiros de MugeCultural heritage monument in Salvaterra de Magos, Portugal14 km
- Salinas da Fonte da BicaCultural heritage monument in Rio Maior, Portugal27 km
- Villa Romana de Rio MaiorBuilding in Rio Maior Municipality, Santarém District, Portugal25 km
- Castle of AlcanedeBuilding in Santarém, Santarém District, Portugal24 km
- Fonte das Figueiras (vulgarmente dita «Fonte Mourisca»)History770 m
- Igreja de São João de AlporãoChurch building in Santarém, Santarém District, Portugal535 m
- Pelourinho de BenaventePillory in Benavente, Portugal30 km
- Câmara Municipal de BenaventeCastle30 km
- Pelourinho de AlcanedeCultural heritage monument in Santarém, Portugal24 km
- Caminho de TejoHiking22 km
- Complexo Aquático de SantarémWith kids3.2 km
- Estação arqueológica da Quinta da GouchaProtected area6.5 km
- Fonte de Santo AntónioHistory30 km
- Alviela CaveCave in Portugal24 km
- Mercado Municipal de SantarémCultural heritage monument in Santarém, Portugal882 m
- Pelourinho de SantarémCultural heritage monument in Santarém, Portugal566 m
- Quinta do Casal MonteiroWinery3.8 km
- Reserva Natural Local do Paul da GouxaProtected area8.8 km
When to go to Santarém, Portugal
The best time to visit Santarém, Portugal is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:32
- FebPossible10:31
- MarBest time11:42
- AprBest time13:02
- MayBest time14:09
- JunBest time14:45
- JulBest time14:30
- AugBest time13:32
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time10:57
- NovPossible9:48
- DecPossible9:15
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 15. In April, 22 of the 22 places are at their best.
When to go to Portugal in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Santarém, Portugal
The nearest main airport is Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS, Lisbon), 64 km as the crow flies. How to get around Portugal (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
Other towns nearby
- Aveiras de Cima18 places22 km
- Entroncamento19 places32 km
- Caldas da Rainha15 places43 km
- Alverca do Ribatejo e Sobralinho21 places48 km
- Abrantes9 places50 km
- Lourinhã19 places54 km
And all of Portugal, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Santarém, Portugal?
The best known: Salvaterra de Magos, Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral, Santarém, Igreja da Graça, Anta-Capela de Alcobertas, Concheiros de Muge. In all, 22 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Santarém, Portugal?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 15.
How do you get to Santarém, Portugal?
The nearest main airport is Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS), 64 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Santarém, Portugal as the destination and these 22 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
Keep reading
- PortugalBefore travelling to Portugal: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, entry only takes an ID card (DNI): Portugal is in the EU and Sch…
- History1006 places for history in Portugal, from University of Coimbra to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: March to October. Each with its own season by altitude and dayl
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, from Wikidata, CC0, cities from Natural Earth and airports from OurAirports. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.