Tag archives for Santarém
Hiking in Vale da Trave (Santarém)
Vale da Trave is a village from Alcanede parish, municipality of Santarém, also known as "Land of Herbalists", as indeed I could prove watching the wooden board at the village entrance. This designation, now brand image, is due to the fact that in this village, the plants are being used…
Quarry of Vale de Meios (Santarém)
Dinosaurs fascinate almost all children but also most adults. The curiosity by their habits, the way they lived and how they gone, cuts across all age groups resulting in several studies and theories on the subject. When I arrived at Quarry of "Vale de Meios" in Pé da Pedreira, parish…
Walking Discovering the Historic Centre of the City of Santarém (Santarém)
I have repeatedly go by next to Santarém, in trips to the south of Portugal, but actually never had the opportunity to stop and calmly know the capital of the Ribatejo. Today was the day. This hike begins near the beautiful market of Santarém, opened in 1930. My eyes immediately jump out…
Hiking Trail “Discover Alcanede” (Santarém)
At about 23 kms northwest of Santarém is Alcanede parish, just outside the Natural Park of "Serra d'Aire e Candeeiros". That's why this is a prime location for discovering this natural park and that was my intention when staying at Meio Center during the weekend. I arrived on Friday late…
Hiking, Walking and Trekking in Santarém
The District of Santarém includes the following municipalities: Abrantes, Alcanena, Almeirim, Alpiarça, Benavente, Cartaxo, Chamusca, Constância, Coruche, Entroncamento, Ferreira do Zêzere, Golegã, Mação, Ourém, Rio Maior, Salvaterra de Magos, Santarém, Sardoal, Tomar, Torres Novas and Vila Nova da Barquinha. Click on the image to see the hikes I've made in…