The best running trails around Porto de Mós - São João Baptista e São Pedro

Plenty to see, especially if your in for a visit. Maintenance works are visible from several locations outside right now.

The magnificent entrance portico of the Igreja de Santa Maria da Vitória is unique in the history of Portuguese art, a work by the Master Huguet (1402–1438). It features an elaborate iconographic ensemble comparable only to the great porticoes of European cathedrals: six apostles on each side, virgins, martyrs, popes, monks, angel figures, God, and the four evangelists...

The Chapel of the Founders is located to the right of the main facade. It was not included in the original plan of the monastery and owes its existence to the decision of King John I to create a family pantheon. Construction was completed around 1433/34. It is a space of great historical and artistic significance. Originally quadrangular in plan, it transforms in the center into an octagon, covered by a complex star vault that becomes a true canopy glorifying King John I and Queen Philippa of Lancaster, who are buried in a large tomb. On the lid of this largest Gothic arch of the 15th century in Portugal, the two recumbent kings are depicted hand in hand, covered by canopies with their coats of arms. On the back wall, on the south side, are the tombs of the children of these kings from the second quarter of the 15th century, the "famous generation", as Camões called them. From right to left: tomb of Infante and Regent Dom Pedro and his wife Isabel de Urgel, Duchess of Coimbra; of Henry the Navigator and Master of the Order of Christ (with a recumbent statue); of Infante Dom João, Master of the Order of Santiago, and his wife Isabel; of King Ferdinand, Master of the Order of Aviz, who died a saint during the captivity of Fez. The three tomb chests commissioned by King Charles I date from the early 20th century and are located on the west side of the chapel. Here are buried, from left to right: King Afonso V, grandson of John I; King John II, son of Afonso V; and finally Crown Prince Afonso, son of John II, who died prematurely in 1491 in a riding accident in the Santarém region.

Behind the transept of the church, in line with the choir, is the Pantheon of King Duarte, commonly known as the "Unfinished Chapels." It is structured in the form of an octagonal plan with an entrance on one axis and seven radiating chapels separated by small triangular sections. The construction of this chapel, initiated by King Duarte, began around 1434, the first year of his reign. The death of King Duarte in 1438 prevented the completion of the new funerary chapel, the construction of which had been driven by King Duarte's consistent personal and familial attitude. In the Duarte Pantheon, the double tomb of King Duarte and Queen Leonor was not housed here in the Axis Chapel until the 1940s, in what may have been a definitive reunion with history.

Good place for a coffee stop ☕

Batalha is a fascinating place to visit! Batalha Monastery: This stunning Gothic monastery, also known as the Mosteiro de Santa Maria da Vitória, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Wonders of Portugal. Igreja Matriz da Batalha: Also known as the Igreja da Exaltação de Santa Cruz, this 16th-century church is a beautiful example of Manueline architecture. Batalha Square: The heart of the city, ideal for strolling and soaking up the local atmosphere. Serras de Aire e Candeeiros Natural Park: If you love nature, this nearby park offers hiking trails and spectacular scenery. Additionally, there are many activities and tours available, such as day trips to Fátima, Nazaré, and Óbidos.

What was once a railway line that transported coal from Minas da Bezerra to Porto de Mós is now a fascinating hiking trail. Along its route, the tunnels dug into the rock to allow the train to pass have become real attractions.

The old railway line that transported coal from the Bezerra mines to the Porto de Mós thermoelectric plant has been reborn as this modern eco-trail, perfect for walking or cycling. Along the route, viewpoints and picnic areas invite you to take breaks and enjoy the scenery.