Coordinates:40.9267940, -8.5483247
The Paths of Fátima date back to the date of the apparitions of Fátima (1917) and are routes taken on foot or by bicycle by pilgrims who, in an act of faith or personal fulfillment, go to the Shrine of Fátima, located in Cova da Iria in Fátima.
Santa Maria da Feira was part of the project to upgrade and signpost the itinerary of the Centenary Paths of Fatima, with 14 other municipalities, from Vila Nova de Gaia to Ourém, over a distance of 212 kilometers, mostly off national roads and with only an 8% increase in the total distance, with the aim of increasing the safety of pilgrims and enhancing the cultural heritage along the route. This project, which includes signposting the route with directional signs (already in place), will be complemented by promotional totems with information on the cultural heritage of reference in the area covered, allowing pilgrims who walk the Way of Fatima every year to travel around twenty kilometers in the municipality of Santa Maria da Feira in safety, thanks to the construction of sidewalks, the upgrading of roadsides and the creation of pedestrian corridors, inviting them to enjoy the cultural, scenic and gastronomic attractions of the municipality.
Website:https://cm-feira.pt/