Location: Santarem in Portugal
Nearest Airport:
Lisbon at 80
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Nearest Train:
Santarém at 5
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Nearest Motorway:
Santarém at 4
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Nearest Beach:
beach at 50
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Car: recommended
Azoia de Baixo is a perfect location for touring as it is very close to many places of interest like Santarém, Lisbon, Fátima, Óbidos, Tomar and Coimbra inland and Nazaré, Peniche, Aveiro etc. on the cost, all within 1 hour driving. Porto is also only 2 hours drive away, and the Algarve has direct motorway access and is about 3 hours away. Santarém also has very good train connections and the trip to Lisbon only takes 45m which enabling day visits.The cottage is in the Ribatejo region, on the Tagus river north of Lisbon. It is known for its farming, horses, bull-fighting and wine production but is also a region steeped in historical monuments. The countryside is ideal for walking and cycling. This is not an area of mass tourism. The people in this region are very honest and friendly and you are assured of a warm welcome. The regional food is excellent. There are open markets every weekend somewhere close by, and the towns have large supermarkets and all the likely needs for your stay