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Hello everybody.
I regret to inform you that due to the death of the Landlady, the heirs decided to sell the building and not renew the lease.
Due to this unfortunate situation, we are forced to close the Hostel in December 2022.
Bom Caminho
Santarem Hostel
Hi Laurie.
Thank you for your kind message. In fact, it was an adventure in 2013 promoting the Portuguese way from Lisbon. Many achievements have been made, but there is still a lot of work to be done. I thought you were coming to Portugal last April 2021. Probably Covid19 changed your plans...
Hello everyone.
From the 18th to the 28th of November there will be a gastronomy festival in Santarém. It is a good opportunity to visit Santarém and taste the best of Portugal's gastronomy. However, accommodation is a serious problem. If your stay plan is in this period in Santarém, try to book...
Hello everyone.
I regret the information at the last minute.
Fortunately the Caminho is back, September was a relatively good month and October looks promising, particularly on the 8th to the 10th of October, due to the celebration of Fatima on the 13th of October. However, the availability of...
Hi all
Good News!!!!
Email translation from the Secretary of State for Tourism received today
At the request of the Secretary of State for Tourism, we now transmit the following communication:
"As of tomorrow, with the opening to non-essential flights by the British and Europeans from the...
Bus information
From Santarem to Fatima at 10:45 arrives 11:30 cost is 9.10€ (Express Bus)
From Fatima to Santarem at 17:45 arrives 18:30 cost is 9.10€ (Express Bus)
All days timetable
More info visit https://www.rede-expressos.pt/
From Fatima to Tomar:
Several options available private and...
From Azambuja to Santarem there is a new Albergue "Quinta da Burra" owned by Paula in Porto de Muge.
It is located right on the Caminho, no detours, allowing you to short the 32Km in half but an extra day required.
Bom Caminho
Alternative info to the online maps on www.caminho.com.pt from the same association (Amigos dos caminhos de Fatima) attached in a print format. Where to stay online info still available on the same site here:
https://www.caminho.com.pt/onde_ficar_e.html
here...
Please note that due to the International Trampoline Tournament, Scalabiscup, from 3 to 6 July, private accommodation like Hotels, Hostels and others should not be available.
Only the Santa Casa da Mesericordia Albergue should have beds available for pilgrims.
However, this Albergue is closed on...
Please note that due to the National Agriculture Fair from 8 to 16 June private accommodation such as Hotels, Hostels and others should not be available.
Only the Santa Casa da Mesericordia Abergue should have beds available for pilgrims.
However, this Albergue, is closed on weekends and...
Hi Rex. Very sorry, I did understand it in a negative way. It was a translation error. Very sorry for that and glad to know that, again, one recognise, Portuguese people are very helpful.
Bom Caminho
Mario
Hi Rex.
Yes I do know that some pilgrims could not get the credential at the Sé in Lisbon. That is why we have credentials available for the last 4 years, as the only next place from Lisbon to get the Credential was Coimbra.
Regardind the markers (arrows) that is a big issue as many public and...
Hi JCLima.
I was expect to have news from the Tourism State Office but no news so far.
Will contact them again to be update about the issue
But to you all, I have included in my post the email of the Tourism State Office.
Please feel free to contact her (Ines.queiroz@mecon.gov.pt ) as much of us...
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Hi
For those who could not have the chance to get the Pilgrim Credential at the Cathedral in Lisbon
You can get it at Santarem Hostel in Satarem, 3 days walking from Lisbon.
Bom Caminho
Mario
Hi
For those who could not have the chance to get the Pilgrim Credential at the Cathedral in Lisbon
You can get it at Santarem Hostel in Satarem, 3 days walking from Lisbon.
Bom Caminho
Mario
But the bottom line on this is REPORT TO THE LOCAL POLICE that is the only way that we all can help you and take measures to avoid further issues. Please do not join the silence.
REPORT, REPORT AND REPORT.
THAT IS THE WAY!
Bom Caminho
Mario
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