Hotels in Santarem District, Portugal

Santarém District sits in central Portugal along the Tagus River, famous for its Gothic churches and the Tejo wine region. Summers are hot (averaging 33°C/91°F), ideal for hot air ballooning over the golden plains or kayaking on the Tagus; winters are mild (around 16°C/61°F), perfect for exploring the 12th-century Monastery of Alcobaça without the crowds. The district offers a quiet interior of vineyards and medieval towns like Óbidos, while the coast near Nazaré brings massive winter waves for surfers.