Cheap Flights to Santarem

Leziria do Tejo’s capital is the lively Santarém city which consists of green plains, stretching to the horizon. The region has some proud traditions like bull and horse breeding. The place is also famous for the bullfights hosted there. Every year, thousands of tourists take cheap flights to Santarém to witness the legendary bullfights and participate in the annual National Agricultural Fair.

Tourists can book any of the excellent hotels in Santarém and make an itinerary to visit the many interesting churches found in the city. People taking cheap flights to Santarém should make it a point to visit the famous Jardim das Portas do Sol which is a garden that is encircled with the medieval walls of the city. The garden also offers excellent views of the river and plains of the district. Every year in November, Golega town hosts an annual horse fair, a colourful affair that attracts many horse-lovers.

From Santarém, one can visit Alpiarca town and the city of Tomar. The former has a fine arts museum called Casa dos Patudos Museum and a lovely parish church which are worth looking at.

Amongst the various monuments and places of interest, Old Castle of Santarém is a must visit. The actual castle’s site is now a beautiful garden offering spectacular views. Situated on high slope above Tagus river, the castle’s towers and walls have been preserved well.

To get a good taste of the cultural heritage of this part of Portugal, a visit to the Archaeological Museum is a must. Duarte de Meneses’s Gothic tomb is not only flamboyant but also the museum’s most treasured possession. Duarte died in a North African battle in 1466 and now the beautiful tomb lies empty.

Cabacas tower is another beautiful sample of ancient architecture. This defensive tower houses a Time Museum which exhibits things that depict the measuring of time over the ages. Fountain of Fig Tree is also a must visit for the rarity it represents in the form of 14th century architecture.

There are some churches and convents that should be visited as well like Convent of Saint Claire, Church of Saint John of Alporao, Cathedral of Santarém, Church of Marvila, Church of Grace and Convent of Saint Francis.