Surrounded by stunning landscapes and ancient Roman roads, the area offers a variety of scenic trails. By combining walks with visits to historical places and tastings of regional produce, you\u2019ll enjoy days that are both relaxing and invigorating. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Book and we\u2019ll guide you through our picturesque valleys and neighboring areas. Along the way, we\u2019ll introduce you to charming spots and provide you with an authentic Portuguese experience. If you prefer mindful and silent walk, we will do that part of the Healthy & Happy Retreat!<\/p>\n\n\n\n We’ve designed specially prepared walking routes to showcase the local flavors and hidden gems of our region. Simply choose a walk that suits your needs and immerse yourself in nature. No need to spend time researching the area, figuring out how to get there, or worrying about the routes\u2014we’ve taken care of all the details for you. Enjoy a seamless and enriching walking experience with us!<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n For those seeking more challenging adventures, we offer tougher walks too. One of our most demanding routes The Dolina\u2019s of Sico, has two options: a strenuous 8-hour walk covering around 23 kilometers, or a shorter circular walk of 17 kilometers. I have to admit, we always split the route in two and walk it in two days. With the heat and the length of the day, it was not possible for us to do that in one day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can walk the PR routes. Self guided amazing paths. Read more about the 7 PR paths around Ansiao here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n See the map below. Casa da Lima is the blue dot right in the middle of this great GR26 path<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Join us on a 6-day pilgrimage to F\u00e1tima<\/a>, walking one of the most breathtaking sections of the Camino from Lisbon – Fatima – to Santiago de Compostela. Many pilgrims who walked to Santiago de Compostela via Fatima, say that the stretch from Coimbra to F\u00e1tima is the most beautiful part of the entire route\u2014winding through peaceful countryside, historic Roman paths, and quiet dirt roads. Casa da Lima happens to be right along this ancient trail! After the 6 day Fatima Caminho you start your caminho Santiago. You continue on your own to Tomar in 1 or 2 days, and then Ultreia et Suseia to Santiago! Every May and October, thousands of Portuguese pilgrims make their way to F\u00e1tima, arriving in time for the sacred processions that commemorate the apparitions of Our Lady of F\u00e1tima. Witnessing the candlelit prayers and songs at night is truly a goosebump-worthy experience. The square can house more pilgrims than the Vatican! Can you imagine?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Outside of these special dates, few people walk this path\u2014simply because it is not well-known to foreigners, and finding food and accommodation along the way can be difficult. There are no albergues, few restaurants, and limited lodging options in the small villages, especially off-season. Walking through this region feels like traveling to an ancient, simpler time. Life moves at a slower pace here. The locals are welcoming, and if you tell an elder in one of the villages, you are a pilgrim, be ready for long conversations! If you mention F\u00e1tima, doors open, and you may even get invited in for a chat. When it rains in winter, reach out and they surely let you shelter. When you arrive in Fatima,<\/a> you could go to praying or procession<\/a>. Every hour you could attend one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Walking light makes all the difference! No need to carry a heavy backpack\u2014just bring a small daypack with water, snacks, and a few euros. With 10 kilos on your back, you walk 10 km less, So without this heavy burden, you could walk 10 km more, or just enjoy the caminho with more energy and go for all the nice things waiting for you, like Roman excavations or castles on a hilltop. Enjoy every step! For groups of two to four pilgrims, our cozy Casinha da Lima is the perfect resting place. Walk. Reflect. Experience. Let Casa da Lima guide your journey to F\u00e1tima.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Read about the details of your caminho to Fatima here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Read more about the possibilities for a 3-day Healthy & Happy Mindful Retreat Weekend<\/a>. Explore serene trails, enjoy the beauty of the Sico Valley, and reconnect with yourself and with nature. Let us<\/a> guide you on a healthy journey. It\u2019s time to nurture yourself in the peaceful beauty of Portugal at Casa da Lima.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This mindful retreat offers a unique blend of relaxation and adventure. We welcome groups up to 4 people, ensuring an intimate and personalized experience from mindful eating, walking, to exercises under the warm Portuguese sun. If you\u2019re not frightened by two peaceful, two-hour walks (10 km), this retreat is for you! It is getting full quickly. Please reserve by mail, WhatsApp or phone and ask for alternative dates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Caminhos around Casa da Lima At Casa da Lima, we\u2019ve explored the beautiful trails in our Portuguese neighborhood to confirm […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":644,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-769","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/jaap-willem.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image.png\")
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A Fully Arranged Camino with Casa da Lima<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n5 nights – 6 days from Coimbra to Fatima<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Why organised? When the path goes to Fatima, and splits from the Santiago road, there is nothing but nature. So also no hostels, or restaurants or cafes, when you need them. Casa da Lima likes to show you this beautiful path and arrange the transport to offer the most important thing after walking, yourgood night sleep and healthy nutrition!<\/p>\n\n\n\nWalk in the Footsteps of Portuguese Pilgrims<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Well, at Casa da Lima, we take care of everything, so you can focus on your journey without stress. Ask fellow pilgrims what caused their stress on their caminho, I know by now it is thinking about a roof over their head, make reservations, book or walk quickly so you are the first to come. Only few dare to go without preparing their stays.
Where do all the Portuguese pilgrims sleep you may ask? What I saw on my caminho’s, is that they walk in large groups. They sing, pray and a large truck is accompanying them with food, drinks and all their luggage. At the end of the day they will sleep in gymnastic halls, or at the Bombeiros, the fire brigade. Do as the Portuguese do and walk organised in a group. Our group is only much smaller, only four pilgrims can join, which makes this an intimate and ‘quiet’ experience!<\/p>\n\n\n\nStep Back in Time in Portugal\u2019s Heartland<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
In village caf\u00e9s, you\u2019ll see men enjoying their morning beer, while others gather after lunch over coffee. You\u2019ll pass by fruit vendors, men who sell fish from their van, and bakers delivering fresh bread\u2014if you spot a car full of bread or fruit parked near the church, be sure to grab some!<\/p>\n\n\n\nCasa da Lima \u2013 Your Home on the Caminho<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
With Casa da Lima, there’s no need to carry a heavy backpack! Walk freely, knowing that all your belongings will be waiting for you at the Casinha da Lima, where you’ll stay for five nights. Each day, we\u2019ll pick you up where you finish and bring you back the next morning\u2014so you can focus on the journey, not the weight on your shoulders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you’re two, you may share the house with one or other pilgrims on their way to Santiago. The communal dinners make the experience even more special! If you’re four, the room is all yours! Read further for more details about this unique caminho to Fatima<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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