Information

Fatima is a contemporary spiritual reserve.
Its geography doesn’t coincide exactly with the urban fabric.
Its topography is not just what you see.
Pilgrims know that Fatima begins much earlier
and continues long afterwards.

Cardinal José Tolentino Mendonça – “Chegar a Fátima a pé” @ iMissio, 10/10/2021

You can walk the Fátima Walking Routes all year round. However, it is in spring, summer and autumn that you will find the best conditions. In summer, you can expect a few days of high temperatures, but you can also adjust your timetable, taking the opportunity to leave early in the morning. The journeys we propose are suitable for the area to be travelled, but you can set longer or shorter journeys according to your interests and availability.

On each journey, the starting and finishing points are always a public place, next to a monument, church or chapel that is significant as a religious space and of cultural value. Throughout each journey, especially in towns, pilgrims and walkers will find places to get water and food, hostels, and other types of accommodation. We recommend you always find out what is available in advance. In order to walk the Ways of Fatima with the itineraries we have suggested, you should make the necessary preparations, taking into account the general conditions of each of the Ways along the entire route and the specific conditions of each journey or stage (day walk).

Orientation

Signage in the territory along the tracks of the Fátima Walking Routes lead includes the symbols of the brand and its image, with its graphic representation and colour. However, until the extensive process of signposting all the Fátima Walking Routes in Portuguese territory is completed, you may find simpler forms of signposting such as blue arrows. We suggest that you consult the map of the Way you intend to walk, which is an essential tool along the route. 

Pilgrim’s Credentials for the Fátima Walking Routes

Over the centuries, all those who embarked on a pilgrimage to a holy place enjoyed safe conduct to help them through the difficulties of their journey. Nowadays, walkers and pilgrims have access to the Pilgrim’s Credential, which helps them identify themselves and which is also proof of the completion of these cultural and spiritual itineraries. 

What is the Credential for? 

The credential is like a passport, certifying your passage through the various stages of the Ways of Fatima. It can be stamped at each stop made during the walk, at a host organisation which will use its own stamp for this purpose (tourist office, parish, hotel, hostel, restaurant, or other institution). It thus certifies that the Way of Fatima has taken place.
The only official and valid credential is the one issued by the National Culture Centre. 

Where can I get the Credential?

The credential can be picked up at the headquarters of the National Culture Centre (CNC) in Lisbon. It can also be requested from the CNC by email ([email protected]) or telephone (+351 21 346 67 22). It can be sent by post, with the cost of the respective postage being the responsibility of those who request it.

It is also available at some sites of reference officially recognised by the National Culture Centre:

Camino de Santiago Hostels

Carmel of St Teresa in Coimbra

Sacavém Ceramics Museum

Lisbon Cathedral

Porto Cathedral

Tourist Offices

In order to ensure the continued production of Credentials, the National Culture Centre would appreciate a voluntary donation of €2 per credential, which can be transferred to the following NIB/IBAN: PT 50 0033 0000 4523 7586 5850 5. 

Preparing for the journey

To make the pilgrimage, define a plan of stages suited to your physical condition and the accommodation options available. On average, each stage, corresponding to a walking day, is around 25-30 kilometres in length. You should take into account the degree of difficulty of the route and the time of year when you intend to do the Way. The climate in Portugal is mild, but it varies from region to region, according to relief, latitude and proximity to the sea.

Before, during and after the walk, good hydration is essential. We recommend that you wear comfortable clothing and a rucksack that fits your body and in which you carry only the essentials.

Respect the Rules of Conduct recommended for walking routes and experience the Fátima Walking Routes aware of your contribution to nature conservation, the protection of biodiversity and the environment.

Useful contacts - The Northern Route

Useful information on health and safety in the municipalities that make up the Northern Route. 

Valença 

Health 
Health Centre of Valença: +351 251 800 020 

Police
National Republican Guard (GNR) – Territorial Post of Valença: +351 251 801 010

Paredes de Coura 

Health
Health Centre of Paredes de Coura: +351 251 780 320 / +351 251 782 192 / +351 251 780 326 / +351 251 780 328

Police
National Republican Guard (GNR) – Territorial Post of Paredes de Coura: +351 251 782 123 

Ponte de Lima 

Health 
Hospital of Conde de Bertiandos: +351 258 909 500 

Police
Public Security Police (PSP) – Police Station of Ponte de Lima: +351 258 941 113
National Republican Guard (GNR) – Territorial Post of Ponte de Lima: +351 258 900 240 

Barcelos 

Health 
Hospital Santa Maria Maior de Barcelos: +351 253 809 200
Private Hospital of Barcelos: +351 253 839 250

Police 
Public Security Police (PSP) – Police Station of Barcelos: +351 253 802 570 

Póvoa de Varzim 

Health 
Hospital Centre Póvoa de Varzim / Unit of Póvoa de Varzim: +351 252 690 600
Hospital da Luz Póvoa de Varzim: +351 252 690 900 

Police
Public Security Police (PSP) – Police Station of Póvoa de Varzim: +351 252 298 190
National Republican Guard (GNR) – Territorial Post of Póvoa de Varzim: +351 252 240 350 

Vila do Conde 

Health
Hospital Centre Póvoa de Varzim / Unit of Vila do Conde: +351 252 299 100 

Police
Public Security Police (PSP) – Police Station of Vila do Conde: +351 252 640 710
National Republican Guard (GNR) – Territorial Post of Vila do Conde: +351 252 640 160

Maia 

Health 
Trofa Saúde Hospital in Maia: +351 229 980 940

Police 
Public Security Police (PSP) – Police Station of Maia: +351 229 479 690
National Republican Guard (GNR) – Territorial Post of Maia: +351 229 867 430

Matosinhos 

Health 
Hospital Pedro Hispano: +351 229 391 000
Trofa Saúde Hospital in Matosinhos: +351 229 980 900

Police
Public Security Police (PSP) – Police Station of Matosinhos: +351 229 399 040
National Republican Guard (GNR) – Territorial Detachment of Matosinhos: +351 229 982 940

Porto 

Health
Hospital Centre of Porto: +351 222 077 500
Hospital de Santa Maria – Porto: +351 225 082 000
Hospital CUF Porto: +351 220 039 000
Hospital da Lapa: +351 225 502 828
University Hospital of S. João: +351 225 512 100
Hospital São Francisco do Porto: +351 222 062 100
Hospital of Ordem da Trindade: +351 222 075 900
Hospital of Magalhães Lemos: +351 226 192 400 

Police
Public Security Police (PSP) – Metropolitan Command of Porto: +351 222 092 000
National Republican Guard (GNR) – Territorial Command of Porto: +351 223 399 600

Vila Nova de Gaia 

Health 
Hospital Centre of Vila Nova de Gaia/Espinho: +351 227 865 100
Trofa Saúde Hospital in Gaia :+351 220 439 600
Hospital da Luz Arrábida: +351 220 039 000 

Police
Public Security Police (PSP) – Police Station of Vila Nova de Gaia: +351 227 878 370
National Republican Guard (GNR) – Territorial Detachment of Vila Nova de Gaia: +351 227 862 000

Santa Maria da Feira 

Health 
Hospital of São Sebastião: +351 256 379 700
Health Centre of Santa Maria da Feira: +351 256 371 440 

Police
Public Security Police (PSP) – Police Station of Santa Maria da Feira: +351 256 300 030
National Republican Guard (GNR) – Territorial Post of Santa Maria da Feira: +351 256 377 260

São João da Madeira 

Health
Hospital de São João da Madeira: +351 256 837 500
Trofa Saúde Hospital in São João da Madeira: +351 256 247 700

Police
Public Security Police (PSP) – Police Station of São João da Madeira: +351 256 815 000

Oliveira de Azeméis 

Health 
Hospital São Miguel: +351 256 600 800 

Police
National Republican Guard (GNR) – Territorial Post of Oliveira de Azeméis: +351 256 600 740 

Albergaria-a-Velha 

Health
Health Centre of Albergaria-a-Velha: +351 234 523 213 

Police
National Republican Guard (GNR) – Territorial Post of Albergaria-a-Velha: +351 234 521 237 

Águeda 

Health 
District Hospital of Águeda: +351 234 611 000

Police
National Republican Guard (GNR) – Territorial Post of Águeda: +351 234 622 417 

Anadia 

Health 
Hospital José Luciano de Castro: +351 231 510 420

Police
National Republican Guard (GNR) – Territorial Post of Anadia: +351 231 512 341

Mealhada 

Health
Misericórdia da Mealhada Hospital: +351 231 209 050

Police 
National Republican Guard (GNR) – Territorial Post of Mealhada: +351 231 202 351 

Coimbra 

Health 
University Hospitals of Coimbra: +351 239 400 400
General Hospital: +351 239 800 100 / +351 239 488 700
Paediatric Hospital: +351 239 800 100 / +351 239 488 700
Health Centre of Celas: +351 239 790 820
Health Centre of São Martinho do Bispo: +351 239 802 900
Health Centre of Santa Clara: +351 239 802 110
Health Centre Fernão de Magalhães: +351 239 856 110 

Police
Public Security Police (PSP): +351 239 797 640
National Republican Guard (GNR) – Territorial Command of Coimbra: +351 239 794 300 

Condeixa-a-Nova 

Health 
Family Health Unit of Condeixa: +351 239 940 170 

Police 
National Republican Guard (GNR) – Territorial Post of Condeixa-a-Nova: +351 239 940 250 

Penela 

Health 
Family Health Unit of Penela: +351 239 560 200

Police
National Republican Guard (GNR) – Territorial Post of Penela: +351 239 569 135

Ansião 

Health 
Personalised Health Care Unit of Ansião: +351 236 670 150
Hospital Fundação Nossa Senhora da Guia: +351 236 620 200

Police
National Republican Guard (GNR) – Territorial Post of Ansião: +351 236 670 800

Alvaiázere 

Health
Personalised Health Care Unit of Alvaiázere: +351 236 670 150 

Police
National Republican Guard (GNR) – Territorial Post of Alvaiázere: +351 236 650 030

Ourém 

Health 
Health Centre of Ourém: +351 249 540 630
Health Centre of Fátima: +351 249 531 836

Police
Public Security Police (PSP) – Police Station of Ourém: +351 249 540 440
National Republican Guard (GNR) – Territorial Post of Fátima: +351 249 530 580
National Republican Guard (GNR) – Territorial Post of Ourém: +351 249 540 310  

Useful contacts - The Nazare Route

Useful information on health and safety in the municipalities that make up the Nazaré Route. 

Nazaré 

Health 
Hospital Centre of Nossa Senhora da Nazaré: +351 262 552 323
Clínica do Sítio: +351 262 568 410
Health Centre of Nazaré: +351 262 569 120

Police
Public Security Police (PSP) – Police Station of Nazaré: +351 262 550 070
National Republican Guard (GNR) – Territorial Post of Valado dos Frades: +351 262 577 177 

Alcobaça 

Health 
Hospital Bernardino Lopes de Oliveira: +351 262 590 400
Health Centre of Alcobaça: +351 262 590 510
Hospital Centre of São Francisco: +351 262 580 050 

Police
Public Security Police (PSP) – Alcobaça Police Station: +351 262 505 650
National Republican Guard (GNR) – Territorial Post of Alcobaça: +351 262 580 100 

Porto de Mós 

Health 
Health Centre of Porto de Mós: +351 244 499 200

Police
National Republican Guard (GNR) – Territorial Post of Porto de Mós: +351 244 480 080 

Batalha 

Health
Nossa Senhora da Conceição Hospital Centre – Brancas: +351 244 769 430
Health Centre of Batalha: +351 244 769 920 

Police
National Republican Guard (GNR) – Territorial Post of Batalha: +351 244 769 120 

Ourém 

Health
Health Centre of Ourém: +351 249 540 630
Health Centre of Fátima: +351 249 531 836 

Police
Public Security Police (PSP) – Police Station of Ourém: +351 249 540 440
National Republican Guard (GNR) – Territorial Post of Fátima: +351 249 530 580
National Republican Guard (GNR) – Territorial Post of Ourém: +351 249 540 310

Useful contacts - The Tagus Route

Useful information on health and safety in the municipalities that make up the Tagus Route.

Lisboa

Health 
Hospital Santa Maria: +351 217 805 000 /+351 217 805 111 /+351 217 805 222 | www.chlc.min-saude.pt
Hospital São José+351 218 841 000 | www.chlc.min-saude.pt
Hospital S. Louis: +351 213 216 500 | www.hslouis.pt
British Hospital Lisbon XXI: +351 217 104 600 | www.british-hospital.pt
Hospital Cuf: +351 213 926 100 /+351 210 025 200 | www.hospitalcufinfantesanto.pt
Hospital Cuf Descobertas: +351 210 025 200 | www.hospitalcufdescobertas.pt
Hospital da Luz: +351 217 104 400 | www.hospitaldaluz.pt
Hospital dos Lusíadas: +351 217 704 040 | www.hpplusiadas.pt
Hospital do SAMS: +351 210 499 999 | www.sams.pt

Police 
Public Security Police (PSP) – Metropolitan Command of Lisbon: +351 217 654 242 / +351 965 990 000
Public Security Police (PSP) – Lisbon Tourist Police Station: +351 213 421 623
National Republican Guard (GNR) – General Command: +351 213 217 000 

Loures 

Health 
Hospital Beatriz Ângelo: +351 219 847 200 | www.hbeatrizangelo.pt  

Police 
Public Security Police (PSP) – Divisão Policial Loures: +351 219 946 760 

Vila Franca de Xira 

Health
Hospital Vila Franca de Xira: +351 263 006 500 | www.hospitalvilafrancadexira.pt 

Police 
Public Security Police (PSP) – Vila Franca de Xira – 90th Police Station: +351 263 279 070
National Republican Guard (GNR) – Vila Franca de Xira Territorial Detachment: +351 263 247 360 

Azambuja 

Polícia 
National Republican Guard (GNR) – Azambuja Territorial Post: +351 263 418 841

Cartaxo 

Police
Public Security Police (PSP) – Cartaxo Police Station: +351 243 702 022
National Republican Guard (GNR) – Cartaxo Territorial Post: +351 243 703 190

Santarém 

Health
District Hospital of Santarém: +351 243 300 200 / +351 243 370 578 | www.hds.min-saude.pt

Police
Public Security Police (PSP) – Santarém District Command +351 243 322 022 / +351 962 089 952 / +351 962 091 175
National Republican Guard (GNR) – Santarém Territorial Command: +351 243 304 500

Alenquer 

Health 
Alenquer Health Centre: +351 263 731 340 

Police
National Republican Guard (GNR) – Alenquer Territorial Detachment: +351 263 247 340

Alcanena 

Police 
National Republican Guard (GNR) – Territorial Post of Alcanena: +351 249 882 385

Batalha 

Health
Nossa Senhora da Conceição Hospital Centre – Brancas: +351 244 769 430
Batalha Health Centre: +351 244 769 920

Police
National Republican Guard (GNR) – Territorial Post of Batalha: +351 244 769 120 

Ourém 

Health
Health Centre of Ourém: +351 249 540 630
Health Centre of Fátima: +351 249 531 836 

Police
Public Security Police (PSP) – Ourém Police Station: +351 249 540 440
National Republican Guard (GNR) – Territorial Post of Fátima: +351 249 530 580
National Republican Guard (GNR) – Territorial Post of Ourém: +351 249 540 310