Things to Do in Santarém, Portugal: City Guides
3 cities in Santarém, Portugal.
Things to do in Santarém
Santarém is a region in Portugal’s West and Tagus Valley where layers of history stretch back hundreds of thousands of years, from ancient human remains to vibrant modern towns. Its mix of archaeological sites, historic cities and cultural landmarks makes it a rewarding destination for anyone interested in Portugal’s deep past and living present. Neywo offers a free audio guide for the region, covering 3 cities, 68 narrated places and 6 walking tours in 11 languages.
Exploring Santarém’s highlights
Aroeira Cave and the earliest humans
In the village of Almonda, part of the Zibreira parish, the Aroeira cave yielded the Aroeira 3 skull in 2014. This Homo heidelbergensis find dates to roughly 400 000 years ago and is recognised as the oldest evidence of human habitation in Portugal. Standing at the site reminds visitors that the district’s story begins far before the formation of the nation.
The district today
Santarém district spans a large part of the West and Tagus Valley region, with the city of Santarém as its capital. It is Portugal’s third‑largest district by area and comprises 21 municipalities, among them Abrantes, Coruche, Ourém, Tomar and the capital itself. More than 475 000 residents live across this territory, giving the area a blend of rural charm and urban vitality.
Fátima
Fátima is one of the three cities featured on Neywo, with six narrated places that guide visitors through its most notable sites. Highlights include the Wax Museum of Fátima, the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, the Basilica of the Holy Trinity and the High Cross. The audio guide shares the significance of each location as you walk among them.
Santarém (city)
The capital city also appears on Neywo, offering 40 narrated stops. Among the top points are the Municipal Library Braamcamp Freire, the historic Pelourinho de Santarém, the Castle of Alcanede and the Igreja de Santa Maria de Marvila. Each stop provides a concise story that illuminates the city’s architectural and cultural layers.
Tomar
Tomar completes the trio of Neywo‑covered cities with 22 narrated places. Key sites highlighted in the guide are the Convent of Christ, the Castle of Tomar, the Igreja de São João Baptista, and the Casa da Quinta da Granja (including its pombal, nora, lagar and ancillary buildings). As you approach each spot, the app recounts its role in the region’s heritage.
Discover Santarém with Neywo
Neywo’s free audio guide lets you explore the region at your own pace. The app provides six walking tours that connect the 68 narrated places across Fátima, Santarém and Tomar. As you reach each site, the story plays automatically—no group, no schedule, just you and the narration. Available in 11 languages, the guide turns a simple walk into an immersive journey through Santarém’s ancient roots and living culture.
Ready to experience it? Download Neywo, select the Santarém region, and let the stories unfold as you walk.
Audio tours across Santarém
Every city below has a self-guided walk waiting in the app. Open Neywo wherever you are in Santarém and it builds the route around you.
