
Candeeiros Route
Rio Maior - FátimaThe Candeeiros Route is a long-distance walk, around 63 km in total, through the landscape of the Serras de Aire e Candeeiros Natural Park The route starts in the town of Rio Maior, after which the greatest challenge is the ascent of the Candeeiros massif, before continuing to the Sanctuary of Fátima, through the municipalities of Porto de Mós, Batalha and Ourém. The route follows ancient rural paths that link traditional villages set on the slopes, plateaus and valleys of the geocultural area known as the Estremadura Limestone Massif.
The environment lends itself to discovery, but also to rest and inner contemplation. The nature is striking and beautiful, with characteristic rocky formations and rare species of a variety of fauna and flora. The highest peaks offer views over the surrounding landscape stretching from the interior to the sea, while the valleys and plateaus provide a pleasantly tranquil setting.
Nature and life, rurality and urbanity exist side by side in harmony. Olive trees, common oaks and holm oaks stand proud amid the low-growing and spontaneous vegetation, where kermes oak and rosemary can be found. Small flocks of livestock punctuate the landscape, and dry stone walls mark out smallholdings, shepherds’ shelters and threshing floors. The area’s cultural heritage is preserved by welcoming communities that keep alive a wealth of traditions, imbued with the colours and flavours of a varied gastronomy.
Useful contacts
Useful information on health and safety in the municipalities that make up the Candeeiros Route.
Rio Maior
Health
Health Centre of Rio Maior: +351 243 999 200
Portuguese Red Cross - Rio Maior Delegation: +351 915 645 166
Police
National Republican Guard (GNR) – Territorial Post of Rio Maior: +351 243 999 500
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
Lista de Jornadas

Day [ 1 ]
[Rio Maior - Casais Monizes]

Day [ 2 ]
[Casais Monizes - Alvados]

Day [ 3 ]
[Alvados – Fátima]