Sanctuary of Fatima
A space for reflection and prayer, the Sanctuary was born from the request made by Our Lady of the Rosary to the three little shepherds during the apparition on October 13, 1917 – “I want to tell you to build a chapel here in my honor, as I am Our Lady of the Rosary.”
In 1919, the Chapel of the Apparitions was built in the exact place where Our Lady appeared to Lúcia, Francisco and Jacinta. Since then, the increasing number of pilgrims has led to the construction of the Sanctuary, with different places for worship and prayer.
11 km from Ourém Municipal Theatre
Ourém Castle
It represents a key landmark of the town’s population in the Middle Ages. It is made up of three quadrangular towers and has a triangular enclosure, which houses an underground cistern. It is one of the most beautiful viewpoints in the municipality.
2.7 km from Ourém Municipal Theatre
Medieval Village Gallery
The Town Hall operated here until 1841, when the town hall was transferred to Vila Nova de Ourém.
Currently, this two-storey building, dating from the 15th century, houses the Medieval Village Gallery on the ground floor, with individual and collective exhibitions of visual and plastic arts, and the Tourist Office. The first floor houses the headquarters of the Parish Council of N.ª Sr.ª das Misericórdias.
2.5 km from the Municipal Theatre of Ourém
Medieval Town of Ourém
Situated on top of a hill, this medieval village is located within a wall with two round-arched gates, Santarém (to the south) and Vila (to the north).
The medieval village is enriched by streets with medieval features, which cut through the white houses, by traditional commerce and by the people who live there.
Possibility of guided and audio-guided tours.
2.7 km from Ourém Municipal Theatre
The Ginjinha from Ourém Castle
The “A Ginginha do Castelo” has been a commercial establishment for 101 years. From the old and traditional grocery store, in 1993 it was transformed into the Traditional Bar – Tavern “A Ginjinha do Castelo”, becoming one of the landmarks to visit for those passing through the historic area of Ourém. Try the traditional ginja liqueur.
2.5 km from Ourém Municipal Theatre
Municipal Forest of Ourém
Located in the heart of the city, Mata Municipal António Pereira Afonso is an urban forest park.
This fenced forest area covers 3.5 hectares, mainly occupied by oak and maritime pine trees and, in the leisure area, species such as olive trees and Buçaco cedar, among many other Mediterranean species.
1 km from the Municipal Theatre of Ourém
António Teixeira City Park
Also known as Parque Linear or Parque da Cidade António Teixeira, this is the ideal place for those who want to relax, walk or simply socialize.
It has a playground, football pitch, skatepark and a pedestrian and cycle path, inviting you to do some exercise. Throughout the park, there are 5 picnic tables (with a capacity of around 36 people) and numerous benches for resting.
200 m from the Municipal Theater of Ourém
Ourém Swimming Pool Complex
The municipal swimming pools are a complex that combines an indoor pool and two outdoor pools for adults and children. The indoor area is ideal for practicing sports, whether in groups or individually. The outdoor area, which consists of a swimming pool for adults and another for children, is a large space that offers facilities such as access to changing rooms, sun loungers and parasols, among others.
50 m from the Municipal Theater of Ourém
Agroal River Beach
The Agroal River Beach, which is part of the largest source of the Nabão River, is much appreciated for its cold waters, which are reputed to be medicinal.
During the bathing season, this beach is very popular with locals and tourists alike. The construction of a natural pool helps people relax in the cold, thermal waters of the area.
In addition to the river beach, the area has a small picnic area, a solarium and an open-air amphitheatre. During the bathing season, the beach is supervised and is visited by an average of around 100,000 people.
20 km from the Municipal Theatre of Ourém
Nazaré
Nazaré has a long, crescent-shaped beach, which is also the city’s seafront. It is known for its grandeur and the brightly colored awnings that decorate the white sand beach in contrast with the blue water.
This is the beach in Portugal where fishing traditions are most colorful and where local fishwives still wear seven skirts, as tradition dictates.
Nowadays, Nazaré’s biggest attraction is the waves and surfing, thanks to the “Nazaré Canyon”, an underwater geomorphological phenomenon that allows the formation of giant, perfect waves. It is the largest underwater canyon in Europe, stretching for around 170 kilometres along the coast and reaching depths of up to 5,000 metres.
57 km from the Municipal Theatre of Ourém
Talegre Swing
Baloiço do Talegre is located in Serra de Alburitel next to a Talegre that gives the swing its name, it is a geodesic landmark at the top of the mountain with a fantastic view. It was created by young locals with the aim of raising awareness of the beauty of this place.
8 km from the Municipal Theater of Ourém
Dinosaur Footprints
The Serra de Aire Dinosaur Footprints Natural Monument, better known simply as Serra de Aire Footprints, was created in 1996. The site was formerly a quarry and on July 2, 1994, Ricardo Matos da Silva, João Pedro Falcão and João Carvalho, discovered the footprints that would transform the quarry into the current monument.
The 20 existing trails are the largest and oldest sauropod trails known (175 million years old) but also the best preserved, being made up of more than 1000 footprints.
11 km from Ourém Municipal Theatre
Aire and Candeeiros Mountains Natural Park
The PNSAC is a protected area created in 1979 and covers an area of around 39 thousand hectares spread across the municipalities of Alcobaça, Porto de Mós, Alcanena, Santarém, Torres Novas and Ourém.
Among the existing fauna, bats stand out, a nocturnal mammal that finds a natural refuge in caves and caves. Magpies, owls and some eagles are among the birds that can be seen in the park.
In addition to the many olive trees planted by man over the centuries, the flora of these mountains is rich in wild and endemic species. Some aromatic plants stand out, the scent of which permeates the air in the spring and summer months. Among them are rosemary, pepper or rosemary.
22 km from Ourém Municipal Theatre
Convent of Christ – Tomar
Convent of Christ is the name by which the monumental complex made up of the Templar Castle of Tomar, the convent of the Order of Christ from the Renaissance era, is generally known. The castle was founded in 1160 and included the walled village, the yard and the military house.
The set of these spaces, built over centuries, makes the Convent of Christ a grand monumental complex that earned the classification of World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
19 km from Ourém Municipal Theatre
Batalha Monastery
The Monastery of Santa Maria da Vitória, also called Monastery of Batalha, is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful works of Portuguese and European architecture.
This exceptional architectural ensemble resulted from the fulfillment of a promise made by King D. João I, in gratitude for the victory in Aljubarrota, a battle fought on August 14, 1385, which secured him the throne and guaranteed Portugal’s independence.
A national monument, it has been on the World Heritage List defined by UNESCO since 1983.
25 km from the Municipal Theatre of Ourém
