The city of Santarém, considered Portugal’s capital of Gothic architecture, is located just 6 Km away. It boasts several Gothic churches and convents, an outdoor food market and stunning views over the plains and the Tagus valley. The old town, with its many Gothic monuments and narrow cobbled streets makes for a very pleasant stroll.
Dating back to the 18th Century, the Quinta da Cabrita estate is located just 6 km away from Santarém, known for its many churches and astonishing gothic architecture. Be it summer or winter, the beautiful rural landscape of gentle hills and infinite meadows invites you to go for long walks or even to explore your surroundings on horseback. One of region’s main riding centres is located just 600 metres away from Quinta da Cabrita. Golf enthusiasts will find one of the best golf courses in the Iberian Peninsula at the Golden Eagle Golf Course near the town of Rio Maior, just 20 Km away.
PORTUGAL’S CAPITAL OF GOTHIC ARCHITECTURE
SANTARÉM
FOOD
LOCAL GASTRONOMY
Today’s modern visitors weigh gastronomic richness as a crucial element of their travels, and the region’s local cuisine will not disappoint. Food lovers will have the opportunity to discover some of Ribatejo’s unique dishes and flavours, while sipping a glass of our locally produced wines which rank amongst the best in the country.
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LEISURE
HORSEBACK RIDING
Just 5 minutes away from Quinta da Cabrita, the riding centre at Quinta do Pinheiro can cater for a wide range of abilities from beginners to advanced riders. Whether you are looking for riding lessons or simply want to experience the natural beauty of your surroundings on horseback, Quinta do Pinheiro provides excellent equestrian facilities which include indoor and outdoor riding arenas, as well as direct access to the charming surroundings that offer anbidyllic setting for a leisurely ride on beautiful Lusitano horses.
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SPORTS
GOLF
Golf enthusiasts will find one of the best golf courses in the Iberian Peninsula at the Quinta do Brinçal Golf Club near, just away.
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PENICHE AND FOZ DO ARELHO
THE BEACH
For beach lovers, surfers and walkers, the Silver Coast offers an almost unbroken stretch of wide, sandy beaches along the impressive Atlantic Coast. Whether you opt for a dive in the clear waters of Foz do Arelho beach, or for a stroll around the quaint fishing village of Peniche, the unpretentious beauty of the Silver Coat will not leave you indifferent.
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