Azinheira Grande: A Historical Landmark of Spiritual Significance

Getting There

• Walking

  Start your journey at the Tomar Train Station. Exit the station and head south on Rua da Estação towards Av. Dr. José Alves. Turn right onto Av. Dr. José Alves and continue until you reach the roundabout. Take the second exit onto Av. Marquês de Tomar. Follow this road for about 1.5 km, passing through a residential area. You will see signs for the N110. When you reach the N110, turn right. Continue walking along the N110, which will lead you towards Fátima. The journey will take approximately 30-40 minutes depending on your pace. Keep an eye out for local buses that might stop along the way if you prefer a quicker option.

• Public Transport (Bus)

  From the Tomar city center, head to the main bus station located at Av. Dr. José Alves. Check the schedule for buses heading to Fátima; several companies operate this route. Buy a ticket from the kiosk or on the bus. The bus ride to Fátima takes around 30 minutes. Once you arrive in Fátima, you can follow the signs to Cova de Iria which is the address for Azinheira Grande. It is a short walk from the bus station to your destination.

• Bicycle

  If you prefer cycling, rent a bicycle from one of the local shops in Tomar. Start at the Tomar Train Station and head south on Rua da Estação towards Av. Dr. José Alves. Turn right onto Av. Dr. José Alves, and continue straight until you reach the N110. Once you are on the N110, follow the road towards Fátima. Be cautious as this route has traffic. The total cycling distance is about 7 km and should take approximately 25-30 minutes.