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Batalha Monastery – Ponte da Boitaca loop from Colmeias

Batalha Monastery – Ponte da Boitaca loop from Colmeias

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Batalha Monastery – Ponte da Boitaca loop from Colmeias

03:35

75.2km

940m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 4, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 33.8 km for 104 m

After 35.2 km for 183 m

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4.24 km

Minimalist Bench at BP Gas Station

Highlight • Rest Area

33.8 km

The Boitaca Bridge began to be built in 1862, during the reign of King Luís I, as attested by the inscription on a tombstone placed there. Its name derives from the former owner of the land, the French master Diogo Boitaca or Boytac. Crossing a branch of the River Lena, which runs through the parish of Batalhão, it was part of an old royal route that connected Lisbon to Porto.

The bridge, in revivalist and neo-Gothic style and tinged with yellow, is defined by a flat deck over six pointed arches, surrounded by buttresses, on which rise pinnacles. Between these elements, and contributing even more to the Gothic air of the monument, is the stone fence with quatrefoils.

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35.3 km

Main Portal of the Igreja de Santa Maria da Vitória

Highlight • Religious Site

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.

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35.5 km

Statue of D. Nuno Álvares Pereira

Highlight • Monument

The monument was created in 1966-1968 by the artist Leopoldo de Almeida. Nuno Alves Pereira was a soldier and strategist in the Middle Ages. He practiced as a simple brother in the Carmelite community at the Carmo Monastery in Lisbon. He was canonized by Pope Benedict 16 in April 2009

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