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The two main towers of Ourém castle and the wall joining them, above the grassy esplanade at the top of the townThreeohsix · CC BY-SA 4.0

What to do · Fátima and Batalha

Ourém castle and medieval town

Walled town on a hill, 10 km from Fátima · 1 h · Views of the valley

Information
Duration
1 h
Season
All year
Who it's for
Everyone; cobbled slopes

On a hill east of Fátima, the old town of Ourém keeps its wall, cobbled streets and the castle with its 15th-century palace of the counts, with views over the whole valley. It is a short, quiet walk for the afternoon, when the sanctuary esplanade is full.

Drive up to the upper town and park outside the wall.

As a familyWith teenagers

Opening hours and prices can change: check them before you go.

Round off the plan

Where to eat, where to stay and what else to do

To eat nearby

The dining room of the Tia Alice restaurant© Restaurante Tia Alice

Tia Alice

Restaurant · Fátima · €€€€

What to order: the roast veal or the chanfana from the wood oven (€29), and the bolo do convento for dessert.

To stay nearby

The Hotel Cinquentenário in Fátima© Hotel CinquentenárioHotel

Hotel Cinquentenário

Family hotel · Connecting family rooms · Restaurant

Why we like it: Family hotel in Fátima with 50 years of history, a restaurant, shops and a conference centre, a few minutes' walk from the sanctuary. It has a family programme.

The Hotel Fátima next to the sanctuary© Hotel FátimaHotel

Hotel Fátima

117 rooms · Next to the sanctuary · Free parking and garage · Adapted rooms

Why we like it: A 117-room hotel with suites next to the sanctuary grounds, with over 70 years of history, free parking, a garage and an electric car charger.