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HomeAzambuja
TownRibatejo554 km to Santiago de Compostela

Azambuja

A small Ribatejo town with a municipal albergue, one of the first dedicated pilgrim accommodations on the route from Lisbon. Set in flat agricultural countryside along the Tagus valley.

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About Azambuja

Azambuja is a small town in the Ribatejo region, notable for being one of the first places north of Lisbon with a dedicated municipal pilgrim albergue. This makes it an important stop on a stretch where pilgrim infrastructure is limited.

The town has basic services including cafes, a supermarket, a pharmacy, and a few hotels. The surrounding landscape is flat agricultural land in the Tagus valley, with vineyards and farmland stretching to the horizon.

Azambuja has a train station with connections to Lisbon and Santarem, providing transport flexibility. The long walk from here to Santarem (32.5 km) is one of the more challenging stages, with limited services and long stretches through open countryside.

Where to stay

Beds in Azambuja, night by night

Every kind of bed in one place: online booking, direct-contact albergues, walk-ins and donativos. Live prices for your night.

October 15 to October 28Each night shows how many places you can book online and the lowest price. Select a night to see the detail.
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Thursday, October 15Albergue dorms and private rooms both count. Walk-in and donativo albergues never sell out online: arrive early in the day instead.
Prices come live from our booking partners and change with demand. Walk-in and donativo albergues are not counted here: they are in the full list at the bottom of the page.
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Coordinates39.0690°N, 8.8685°WPopulation22,090Elevation19 mRegionRibatejoRemaining554 kmAccommodation5 places
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Where you are on the Camino
554 kmto Santiago de Compostela
Lisbon9% walkedSantiago de Compostela
Next StageAzambuja → SantarémCamino Portugués CentralPrevious StageVila Franca de Xira → AzambujaCamino Portugués Central
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Things to do

Things to do in Azambuja

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FoodTry Ribatejo WineYou are in the Ribatejo wine region, one of Portugal's most productive. The wines are honest, affordable, and meant to be drunk with food. Order a carafe of red or white at any restaurant and pair it with grilled meats, river fish, or a simple salad. The quality-to-price ratio of Portuguese house wine is one of the great pleasures of this Camino.
SightVisit the Igreja de Nossa Senhora da AssuncaoThe parish church in the centre of Azambuja dates from the 16th century and has a simple but attractive interior. The square in front is the social heart of the town, with a couple of cafes where locals gather. Get your credential stamped here if the church is open.
RelaxationRest in the Jardim MunicipalThe small municipal garden near the centre of town is a pleasant spot to rest after a day of flat, exposed walking. Shade, benches, and quiet. After the open farmland of the Tagus valley, any green space feels like a gift.
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Places to stay in Azambuja

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