National Fair of the Bull

The Portuguese city of Santarém is organising its 4th “National Fair of the Bull” (Feira do Touro) between February 17th and 19th 2006.

Santarém is the lively capital of Ribatejo: in contrast to Alentejo, vast green plains stretch into the horizon, often flooded by the river Tagus. The whole region is proud of its tradition of horse and bull-rearing; the bullfights in Santarém are famous as well as its large, annual agricultural fair.

In itself, Santarém offers interesting churches and the well-known Jardim das Portas do Sol, gardens enclosed by the city´s medieval walls and with magnificent views over

Check the programme.