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 13 October 1917 - "I want to tell you that a chapel should be built here in my honour, for I am the Lady of the Rosary".

In 1919 the Capelinha das Aparicoes was then erected on the exact spot where the Lady appeared to Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta, so that since that date the increasing number of pilgrims has led to the building of the Sanctuary, with different places for worship and prayer.

11 km from the Ourem Theatre

It represents a key landmark of the settlement of the town in the Middle Ages. It is formed by three square towers and has a triangular enclosure, which houses an underground cistern. One of the most beautiful viewpoints in the area.

2.7 km from the Ourem Theatre

Until 1841, the town hall functioned here, when the Council headquarters were transferred to Vila Nova de Ourém.

Currently, this two-storey building, dating from the 15th century, houses the Gallery of the Medieval Village on its ground floor, with individual and collective exhibitions of plastic and visual arts, and the Tourist Office.

2.5 km from the Ourem Theatre

Set on the top of a hill, this medieval town lies within a city wall pierced by two round arched gates, Santarem (to the south) and Vila (to the north).

The medieval village is enriched by streets with medieval features that cut through the white houses, by the traditional commerce and by the people who live there. 

Guided and audio-guided tours are available.

2.7 km from the Ourem Theatre

The house "A Ginginha do Castelo" has been a commercial establishment for 101 years. From the old and traditional grocery store, in 1993 it became the Bar - Traditional Tavern "A Ginjinha do Castelo", becoming one of the reference points to visit for those passing through the historic area of Ourém. Try the traditional sour cherry liqueur.

2.5 km from the Ourem Theatre

Located in the heart of the city, the António Pereira Afonso Municipal Forest is an urban forest park.

This fenced forest has 3.5 hectares, occupied essentially by oak and maritime pine trees and, in the leisure area, species such as olive trees and the Bucaco cedar, among many other Mediterranean species.

1 km from the Ourém Theatre

Also known as Parque Linear or Parque da Cidade Antonio Teixeira, this is the ideal place for those who want to relax, walk or simply spend time together.

It contains a children's playground, a football rink, a skatepark and a footpath and cycle track, inviting you to exercise. Throughout the park, there are 5 picnic tables (seating for 36) and countless benches for relaxing.

200 m from the Ourem Theatre

The municipal pools are a complex that combines an indoor pool and two outdoor pools for adults and children. The indoor area is ideal for the practice of sports either in group or individually. The outdoor area consists of a pool for adults and another for children, and is a large space that offers amenities such as access to changing rooms and changing rooms, sun loungers and sunshades, among others.

50 m from the Ourem Theatre

The Agroal River Beach, which includes the largest spring of the river Nabao. It is much appreciated for its cold waters, reputed to be medicinal.

In the bathing season this beach is very popular with locals and tourists alike. The construction of a natural swimming pool helps people to relax in the cold and thermal waters of the area.

Besides the river beach, the area has a small picnic park, solarium and open-air amphitheatre. During the bathing season, the beach is watched over and frequented by an average of about 100,000 people.

20 km from the Ourém Theatre

Nazaré has a long crescent-shaped sandy beach, which is also the town's seafront, and is known for its grandeur and the brightly-coloured awnings that decorate the white sandy beach in contrast to the blue of the water.

This is the beach in Portugal where fishing traditions are more colourful and where the local fishmongers still wear the seven skirts, as tradition dictates.

Nowadays, the great attraction of Nazaré are the waves and the surf, thanks to the "Canhão da Nazaré", an underwater geomorphological phenomenon that allows the formation of giant and perfect waves. It is the largest submerged canyon in Europe, with about 170 kilometres along the coast, which is up to 5000 metres deep.

57 km from the Ourem Theatre

Talegre swing is located in Serra de Alburitel next to a Talegre which gives the swing its name, it is a geodesic landmark at the top of the mountain with a fantastic view. It was created by local young people in order to highlight the beauty of this place.

8 km from the Ourem Theatre

The Natural Monument of the Dinosaur Footprints of Serra de Aire, better known simply as the Footprints of Serra de Aire, was opened in 1996. The place was formerly a quarry and on July 2, 1994, Ricardo Matos da Silva, Joao Pedro Falcao and Joao Carvalho, discovered the footprints that would turn the quarry into the current monument.

The 20 existing tracks are the largest and oldest sauropod tracks known (175 million years old) but also the best preserved, consisting of more than 1000 footprints.

11 km from the Ourem Theatre

PNSAC is a protected area created in 1979 and covers an area of about 39 thousand hectares spread over the municipalities of Alcobaca, Porto de Mos, Alcanena, Santarem, Torres Novas and Ourem.

Among the existing fauna, the bats stand out as nocturnal mammals which find a natural refuge in the caves and algae. The crows, the buzzards and some eagles are among the birds that can be seen in the park.

Besides 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 whose scent spreads through the air in the spring and summer months. Among them are rosemary, pepper trees and rosemary.

22 km from the Ourém Theatre

Convento de Cristo (Convent of Christ) is the name by which the monumental complex constituted by the Templar Castle of Tomar, the Renaissance convent of the Order of Christ, is generally known. The castle was founded in 1160 and included the walled town, the courtyard and the military house.

All these spaces, built over centuries, make the Convent of Christ a grandiose monumental complex that has been classified as World Heritage by UNESCO.

19 km from the Ourém Theatre

The Monastery of Santa Maria da Vitória, also known as the Batalha Monastery, is undeniably one of the most beautiful works of Portuguese and European architecture.

This exceptional architectural ensemble resulted from the fulfilment of a promise made by King João I, in gratitude for the victory at Aljubarrota, a battle fought on 14 August 1385, which secured the throne and guaranteed Portugal's independence.

A national monument, it is part of the List of World Heritage defined by UNESCO, since 1983.

25 km from the Ourém Theatre