Discover the Charm of Palhota

Getting There

• Car

  If you are traveling by car, start from the city of Santarém, which is a central location in Ribatejo. Take the A1 motorway heading south. Continue for about 30 km and then take exit 6 towards the N3. Follow the N3 for approximately 15 km until you reach the town of Almeirim. From Almeirim, follow signs for Aldeia do Souto, and then take the local roads leading to Beco da Palhota. The drive should take around 45 minutes in total, and you may want to use a GPS for precise navigation.

• Public Transportation

  To reach Palhota using public transportation, start by taking a train from Lisbon to Santarém. The journey takes about 1 hour and trains run frequently. Once you arrive in Santarém, take a bus to Almeirim. The bus ride will take approximately 30 minutes. From Almeirim, you will need to arrange a taxi or rideshare to take you the remaining 10 km to Beco da Palhota in Aldeia do Souto, as public transportation options are limited for this final leg. Ensure to check the bus schedules ahead of time for availability and costs.

• Taxi/Rideshare

  If you prefer a more direct route from Santarém or Almeirim, you can use taxi services or rideshare apps like Uber. From Santarém, the taxi ride to Beco da Palhota will take approximately 30 minutes and cost around €30-€40. From Almeirim, it should take about 15 minutes and cost approximately €10-€15. This is a convenient option if you have luggage or prefer not to navigate local buses.