Portuguese Camino (Central) · Stage 3
Azambuja to Santarém
Azambuja to Santarém on the Portuguese Camino (Central): 32.5 km, 117 m up and 20 m down. Elevation profile, villages, albergues, water and tips.
- kilometres
- 32.5
- ascent
- 117 m
- descent
- 20 m
- highest point
- 109 m
- lowest point
- 1 m
- difficulty
- hard
Surface: 57 % asphalt, 43 % track and 1 % footpath.
Vineyards, market gardens and tomato fields along the Tagus valley, with very few services between Valada and the final climb. Santarém sits on a hill above the river and the last climb is noticeable. Its Gothic old town and the Portas do Sol viewpoint make up for the effort.
Villages and services on this stage
The villages the stage passes through, with the distance from the start and what each one has. Services change: check them on the day.
| Km | Village | Albergues | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | Azambuja | 1 | bar · shop · pharmacy · ATM · fountain |
| 13.1 | Valada | 2 | bar · shop · ATM · fountain |
| 16.8 | Porto de Muge | — | bar · fountain |
| 18.8 | Muge | — | bar · shop |
| 23.9 | Benfica do Ribatejo | — | bar · shop · pharmacy · fountain |
| 32.5 | Santarém | 3 | bar · shop · pharmacy · ATM · fountain |
PeregriNeo data based on © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Copernicus DEM GLO-30 elevations (© DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018, EU and ESA).
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FAQ
How far is it from Azambuja to Santarém?
About 32.5 km along the Camino, with 117 m of total ascent and 20 m of descent, by our measurements.
How long does the Azambuja to Santarém stage take?
At an easy pilgrim pace, between 7.5 and 9.5 hours of walking, not counting stops. Hills count: every 100 m of climbing adds about 10 minutes.
Where to sleep in Santarém?
There are 3 albergues in Santarém, plus other places to stay. Book ahead in high season.