Fátima Ways
Fátima Ways
In Fonte Coberta, a village crossed by a section of the Fátima Ways, the house is a stopping point for those following the Carmelite Route toward the Sanctuary of Fátima.
In Fonte Coberta, a village crossed by the Fátima Way.
Where the stage fits in
The Carmelite Route passes through Condeixa-a-Nova, Poço, Fonte Coberta and Zambujal before continuing to Rabaçal — the official stage linking these villages.
Why this route, not the road
Unlike pilgrims who walk along the shoulder of the national road to reach Fátima — one of the biggest risks pilgrims face in Portugal — the Carmelite Route stays away from traffic, linking villages and rural paths through Condeixa, Zambujal and Fonte Coberta. It's why many pilgrims prefer this itinerary through this stretch.
The same stretch as the Camino de Santiago
In this specific area — between Zambujal, Fonte Coberta and Condeixa-a-Nova — the Carmelite Route and the Camino de Santiago physically follow the same stretch. From here, each Way goes its own direction: Santiago's north, toward Coimbra; Fátima's south, toward Rabaçal and on to Fátima.
Before you set out
Check the current route, waymarking and accommodation with official Fátima Ways sources before each stage.
The official stage
Carmelite Route: Condeixa-a-Nova → Rabaçal
13 km · ≈ 3h35 · Easy
Landmarks in the village
The points below are landmarks along the official route above — they are not an alternative path or a separately verified trail.
Ponte Filipina
Fonte Coberta's old bridge is one of the landmarks identified on this stage of the Carmelite Route.
Shared waymarking
In the village, a single signpost shows both the Camino de Santiago and Fátima Ways markings side by side — a fitting image for how the routes cross here.
Zambujal
The neighboring village of Zambujal, with its church, is on the same section of the Carmelite Route.
The Carmelite Route through this area
Casa da Fonte Coberta, Fonte Coberta, Ponte Filipina, Zambujal, Condeixa-a-Nova, Rabaçal
Walking detour to the house: 105 m (walking estimate)
Direction: Santuário de Fátima — 48 km straight line
Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors. Data source: caminhosdefatima.com — Walking distances are an estimate (straight-line distance × 1.3, to approximate the real path) — not a measured route.
- Directions from the house
Fonte Coberta
324 m (walking estimate)
- Directions from the house
Ponte Filipina
879 m (walking estimate)
- Directions from the house
Zambujal
2.5 km (walking estimate)
- Directions from the house
Condeixa-a-Nova
7.8 km (walking estimate)
- Directions from the house
Rabaçal
5.4 km (walking estimate)
The blue track uses real GPX data from the Carmelite Route (Stage 2, Condeixa-a-Nova → Rabaçal). For the full official stage map, use the official route link above.
Frequently asked questions
Is the house right on the Way?
Fonte Coberta is a village crossed by a section of the Fátima Ways. Contact us to confirm the house's exact location relative to the route.
Do you offer a pilgrim rate?
At the moment we apply the house's single rate to all guests.
Do you serve meals for pilgrims?
We don't offer meals at the moment. You can cook at the house or find options in nearby towns.
