The largely landlocked Santarem Region of Portugal may not be something of a mainstay among the annual tourist hoards, though this doesn't mean it is an area without charms from both an aesthetic and investment standpoint. Boasting a strong local economy and an even stronger pull with discerning travellers seeking seclusion and both long and short-term lets alike, it's more than possible to generate good yields in excess of 5 per cent with the right properties. Property prices are following the standard Portuguese trend of slowly but surely accelerating, which is making all key areas considerably more interesting to investors.