History of Valada
One of the oldest parishes in Cartaxo; the Romans were already farming its fertile plain, and there are documents from the Arab period about its lands. The parish includes Porto de Muge, Reguengo and Palhota. Farming (tomato, sunflower, maize, wheat, melon, vines) is its main source of wealth; shad fishing was important until recently. In Palhota, a fishing village with wooden houses on stilts, the writer Alves Redol lived.
What to see in Valada
Church of Valada
Dated 1211, in the reign of Afonso II; greatly altered in the restoration of 1962.
River beach on the Tagus
With a picnic area and campsite.
Population and location
According to the 2021 census, the parish of Valada had 683 inhabitants over 42.17 km².
Festivals and food
Romería (pilgrimage festival) on Ascension Thursday.
The Portuguese Camino in Valada
Valada is at km 13.0 of the Azambuja – Santarém stage; Reguengo, at km 10.8, belongs to this parish. It has several bars, one of them on the river beach, and a private albergue open from February to November. From here you can walk along the Tagus dyke.
Frequently asked questions
How many albergues are there in Valada?
This guide lists 1 place to stay for pilgrims in Valada, with checked prices, beds and seasons.
Which stage of the Portuguese Camino is Valada on?
At km 13 of the Azambuja – Santarém stage (33 km (20.5 miles)); 20 km remain to Santarém.