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Santarém and the garden in the old walls
Santarém is a historic mid-sized city on a high plateau above the Tejo River. Expect old streets and churches, good viewpoints and a very Portuguese city center. In summer, expect serious heat too. On hot days we think Jardim das Portas do Sol is one of the best places in town to take a dog. The garden sits inside the old city walls, and it has one of the finest viewpoints in the region.
The walk: shade, sniffing and the view
From the top you look out over the Tejo River and the plains below. The park is not very big, but Aba had plenty to sniff. There's a lot of natural shade and places to rest, and the paths were easy on paws, with no glass shards that we saw. Lots of other dogs walk here too, and most of them were on a leash.
This is a gentle walk, not a wild adventure. For us it worked as a calm escape from the city with a great view. When we wanted a break, the two restaurants gave us somewhere to sit down, eat or drink something, and rest properly.
Good to know
- In summer, this garden is a good pick on hot days. It has shade and places to rest.
- Lots of other dogs walk here, and most of them are leashed.
- Bring a landscape camera for the view. You don't need big bird lenses here.
Santarém with a dog: questions
Is Jardim das Portas do Sol in Santarém good for a dog on a hot day?
We think so. On hot days, Jardim das Portas do Sol is one of the best places in Santarém to visit with a dog. We found a lot of natural shade and places to rest.
Is the ground at Jardim das Portas do Sol in Santarém paw-friendly?
Yes, the ground at Jardim das Portas do Sol was paw-friendly for Aba. We didn't find any glass shards. The park isn't very big, but it has lots of good spots for sniffing.
Where can we eat or drink with a dog at Jardim das Portas do Sol in Santarém?
Jardim das Portas do Sol has two nice restaurants. You can sit down there for something to eat or drink and take a proper break. With Aba in summer, the garden was the perfect stop for us.
Are there other dogs at Jardim das Portas do Sol in Santarém?
Yes. Many other dogs go for walks at Jardim das Portas do Sol too.