Located in Central Portugal, Santarem is a region that has become one of the important tourist destinations in the world today. This region offers a spectacular view of the surrounding area and is beautifully dotted with several intriguing churches that

are visited by numerous religious tourists today. One of the most interesting features of this Portuguese region is its whitewashed houses. Known frequently as the bullfighting capital of the country, you will get to see some very exciting bull-fights during July and October. The 17th century palatial baroque Marvila Church is a highly frequented site. The carved altars, painted ceiling, Manueline doorway, and diamond-modeled 17th century tiles, renders an exceptionally beautiful look to this cathedral. On booking one of the holiday rentals Santarem Portugal, you might be lucky to draw heavy discounts.

The most impressive building of this region is the Graca Church that has an excellent rose window, which has been made out of a single stone structure. It is also the home to the tomb of Pedro Alvares Cabral and the sarcophagus of Pedro de Menezes. The archeological museum of the Church of Sao Joao de Alporao houses a fascinating Romanesque-Gothic Church of the 12th century. Also, impressive is the Santissimo Milagre Church of the 14th century that has a small crystal flask which is considered to hold the blood of Christ. You will get to have a panoramic view of the surrounding region from the Torre das Cabacas minaret. Another worth-visiting site is the 15th century castle of Margraves of Ourem, located in the picturesque city of Ourem. Make one of the holiday homes Santarem to experience a kingly accommodation that you have never experienced before.

On visiting Santarem in the month of June, you can be a part of one of the biggest events of this region known as Feira de Ribatejo. This is celebrated with folk dances, music, and also thrilling bullfighting events. If you are more interested in the gastronomic culture of the region, do not miss the October national gastronomic fair that is held for a continuous period of 10 days. Majority of the Santarem houses being located in close proximity to the shopping centers, offer plenty of opportunities to the shopping enthusiasts to pick-up some popular local curios.