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simple rooms, most with shared bathroom. Look for the ' quartos/dormidas' sign out
front.
Casa da Alcáçova
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( 243 304 030; www.alcacova.com ; Largo da Alcáçova 3; s from €85, d €125-160; ) With the
atmosphere of a stylish country retreat, but right in the city, this historic secluded manor
house is set by its own section of the city walls, offering utterly spectacular views from
the ramparts and many of the rooms. The interior is just as special, with antique furniture,
an atmosphere of classy but relaxed elegance, and sumptuous rooms with good bath-
rooms.
Extras include a lovely pool area and a summer lounge with the foundations of a Ro-
man temple in the middle of it. Service is faultless and welcoming. Rooms by the pool are
cheaper and good for families. Did we mention the views? Yes, but they're worth men-
tioning again.
HISTORIC HOTEL €€€
Eating & Drinking
As you'd expect of a student-packed agricultural town, Santarém is well off for good-
value restaurants.
Taberna do Quinzena
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( www.quinzena.com ; Rua Pedro de Santarém 93; mains €6-9; lunch & dinner Mon-Sat) If you don't mind
drawing a few locals' stares, this atmospheric neighbourhood hang-out is well worth a
visit. Walls plastered with brightly coloured bullfighting posters are a reminder that this
was once a macho refuge, though women can now join the boys for a simple but delicious
plate of grilled pork or fish, washed down with cheap local Ribatejo wine straight from
the barrel. A second branch, Taberna do Quinzena II OFFLINE MAP GOOGLE MAP (Cerca da Mecheira
20; mains €6-9;
lunch & dinner Mon-Sat) is near the bus station.
O Saloio
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( 243 327 656; Travessa do Montalvo 11; mains €6-12; lunch & dinner Mon-Fri, lunch Sat) This cosy,
tiled, family-friendly tasca (tavern) is a neighbourhood favourite thanks to its authentic
PORTUGUESE
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