Routes and Hiking Trails

Route Description: Starting from Santarém, take the EN3 towards Cartaxo/Lisbon. Just after the Asseca bridge, turn right and pass through Póvoa da Isenta and Atalaia. Stop at the entrance of Almoster to visit its Convent. This 13thcentury Gothic building reveals a magnificent interior adorned with 17th-century polychrome tiles. The woodcarvings, paintings, frescoes, side altars, and sculptures found here are truly remarkable.

After your visit, return to the road and let the rolling landscape of the "Bairro"—marked by extensive olive groves—captivate you. It is an open invitation to appreciate the heritage and the people who have shaped this scenery over generations. Along the way, you will pass through several charming villages: Moçarria, Abitureiras, Joanino, Bairro D. Constança, Tremês, and Santos, until you reach Póvoa de Santarém.

Once there, follow the signs to Quinta da Ribeirinha, a delightful estate featuring a traditional restaurant set in an old olive oil mill and a shop selling local products. As a member of the Tejo Wine Route, here you can enjoy tastings of their excellent wines and sparkling wines, discover the secrets of each grape variety with an oenologist, or indulge in a meal that perfectly combines tradition, refinement, and warm hospitality.

Continue your journey following the map towards Quinta de Vale de Lobos. This was the home of the famous historian, politician, and novelist Alexandre Herculano, whose legacy is also linked to the production of the first virgin olive oil in Portugal. At the estate, you can participate in an olive oil tasting and a guided tour of the olive groves. These unique moments offer a rare glimpse into a heritage preserved by history and carefully maintained by the current owners.

.Finally, head back to Santarém. If you have time and haven't done so yet, take a moment to explore the city and its many points of interest.

Important Notes for Visitors: Booking Required: Visits to Quinta de Vale de Lobos must be booked in advance.
Contact: (+351) 243 429 264
Travel Tip: The "Bairro" region is famous for its agricultural richness; keep an eye out for local shops selling fresh olive oil and regional wine along the route.

Leave Santarém via the EN 362 towards Romeira. Once there, turn right onto the road that leads to Azóia de Baixo. Just ahead of this charming village, prepare for your first mandatory stop: Quinta de Vale de Lobos. This was the residence of the historian, politician, and novelist Alexandre Herculano, whose legacy is also tied to the production of the first virgin olive oil in Portugal. Here, you can enjoy a tasting of this local product and take a guided tour through the olive groves—moments that confirm the historical importance of this estate, beautifully preserved by its current owners.

Continue to Póvoa de Santarém and follow the signs for Quinta da Ribeirinha. This welcoming estate features a traditional restaurant housed in a former olive oil mill and a shop selling regional products, handicrafts, and estategrown wines. As a member of the Tejo Wine Route, you can partake in tastings of their excellent wines and sparkling wines, uncover the secrets of different grape varieties with an oenologist, or indulge in a refined meal where tradition and quality service meet.

To further explore the region's rich flavors, we recommend a technical visit to the Adega Cooperativa de Alcanhões. Producers of the renowned Ribatejo nectars Cardeal Dom Guilherme, Terras do Paço, and Adiafa, it is the perfect place to find a gift for friends back home.

Resume your journey towards Vale de Figueira and take the "country road" (estrada do campo) that runs parallel to the Tagus River. Immerse yourself in the deep nature of the Lezíria as you head toward Ribeira de Santarém. The landscape shifts from olive groves to vast, geometrically perfect vineyards. On the horizon, the proud and commanding walls of Santarém stand as a testament to the city's sovereign power throughout history.

The Ribeira de Santarém, an ancient borough once vital to Tagus river traffic, invites curiosity. Explore its historic houses, narrow alleys, and notable sites such as the Church of Santa Cruz, the Palhais Fountain, the Alcorce Bridge, the Santa Iria Monument, or the beautiful tile panels at the railway station. Your journey concludes here—Santarém is just a stone's throw away.

Important Notes for Visitors
Advance Booking Required: Visits to Quinta de Vale de Lobos and Adega Cooperativa de Alcanhões must be scheduled in advance.

Quinta de Vale de Lobos: Tlf.: 243 429 264

Adega Cooperativa de Alcanhões: 243429151