Ourém is a municipality in the Santarém district of central Portugal, about 30 kilometres south-east of Leiria on the IC9. The municipality contains two distinct settlements: the modern town of Ourém-Fátima on flat ground around the Cova da Iria shrine, and the medieval hilltop village of Ourém Velho (old Ourém) perched above on a steep hill with a ruined castle. Fátima, within the Ourém municipality, is one of the most visited Catholic pilgrimage sites in the world. London to Ourém is about 1,570 miles by road.
A dedicated vehicle from London to Ourém takes 3 to 4 days via the Channel Tunnel and motorway south through France and Spain, then the IC9 or IC3 into the Ourém area. Brittany Ferries from Portsmouth or Plymouth to Santander and the IC2 south is also used. Part load removals take 10 to 21 days. Ourém is on the central Portugal consolidated run between Leiria and the Tomar/Abrantes corridor.
The access situation in Ourém divides sharply by address. The modern Cova da Iria and Fátima area, including the new residential developments around the shrine, has good lorry access. The medieval hilltop of Ourém Velho is relay-only: the castle road is steep and narrow. The critical Ourém-specific access issue is Fátima pilgrimage traffic. In May and October, when the main Fátima pilgrimages take place, the N356 and roads around the shrine are packed with pilgrims and tour buses for days at a time. Do not schedule a removal to the Fátima-Ourém area in May or October.
International Removals Companies is a free enquiry matching service operated by DATACONTEXT (UK) LTD (company 07425576). It does not carry out removals. It connects each Ourém enquiry with one suitable vetted FIDI-certified partner mover. The partner mover contacts you directly and provides the quote.
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The modern Cova da Iria area around the Fátima shrine and the newer residential zones of Ourém on the flat ground are fully accessible by lorry. The IC9 gives a direct approach. Hotels, apartments and residential properties in this zone are on wide roads with standard parking. The old hilltop village of Ourém Velho has the castle at its summit and the approach road is steep with some narrow sections. A relay van is required for addresses in the old village castle area.
The main operational risk for an Ourém or Fátima area removal is pilgrimage month scheduling. Fátima receives up to one million pilgrims during the major annual pilgrimages on 12 to 13 May and 12 to 13 October. All roads within several kilometres of the shrine are effectively closed to normal traffic for days before and after these dates. A removal lorry attempting to deliver in this window will be unable to reach the property. Avoid booking any removal in the Ourém municipality in the first two weeks of May and the first two weeks of October.
These are rough planning guides only. The actual price depends on your UK collection address, the Ourém delivery address, access at both ends, volume, packing level, move date, storage and customs requirements. The partner mover confirms the actual price after a survey.
Boxes and items up to about 15 m³. Flexible date required.
From about £950
to about £2,100
Transit 10 to 21 days.
8 to 15 cubic metres. Dedicated vehicle.
From about £1,150
to about £2,300
3 to 4 days dedicated.
20 to 35 cubic metres. Dedicated vehicle.
From about £2,600
to about £4,700
3 to 4 days dedicated.
35 to 55 cubic metres. Full lorry.
From about £4,000+
Priced after a survey.
Since Brexit, all goods moving from the UK to Ourém need Portuguese customs documentation. Portugal is an EU member state. UK household goods entering Portugal are treated as imports since January 2021. The customs authority is Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira (AT).
The partner removal company provides commercial documentation and inventory paperwork. They cannot provide legal or tax advice. Check official sources and confirm your eligibility before goods move.
Removal companies and moving companies cover the UK to Ourém route via the Channel Tunnel or Brittany Ferries. London to Ourém is about 1,570 miles. A dedicated vehicle takes 3 to 4 days. Part load removals take 10 to 21 days. International Removals Companies connects each Ourém enquiry with one suitable FIDI-certified partner mover free. Avoid the first two weeks of May and October due to Fátima pilgrimage traffic. Old hilltop village addresses require a relay van.
House removals to Ourém cost from about £950 for a part load to about £4,700 for a two-bedroom home on a dedicated vehicle. A studio or one-bedroom home costs from about £1,150 to £2,300. A 3 to 4-bedroom home costs from about £4,000. All are planning guides only. Old hilltop village relay access adds cost. The partner removal company confirms the actual price after checking your Ourém delivery address, access, volume and move date.
International moving companies and overseas removal companies cover UK to Ourém on the central Portugal corridor with Leiria and Tomar. The IC9 and IC3 give access throughout the area. The partner moving company confirms the delivery schedule and will advise on avoiding Fátima pilgrimage month dates.
Yes. Since Brexit, all removals from the UK to Ourém require Portuguese customs clearance under the bagagem de mudança process. Most people moving primary residence to Portugal qualify for full exemption from import duty and 23% Portuguese VAT if goods have been owned and used for at least six months. You need a NIF (Número de Identificação Fiscal) and a Certificado de Bagagem from the Portuguese Consulate General in London before goods leave the UK. Apply via portaldasfinancas.gov.pt before goods leave the UK.
FIDI FAIM is the international quality standard for removal companies and moving companies covering Portugal. To earn accreditation, a removal company must pass an independent audit by Ernst and Young covering more than 200 quality and operational criteria. The audit repeats every three years. It covers insurance levels, staff training, vehicle maintenance, claims handling and customer service procedures.
For house removals, overseas removals and international moving to Ourém, FIDI accreditation means the removal company has documented customs procedures for Portuguese deliveries, verified insurance cover, and a formal complaints process. International Removals Companies connects enquiries with one FIDI-certified removal company free. DATACONTEXT (UK) LTD, company 07425576, has operated the service since November 2010.
BAR Overseas, FEDEMAC and IAM accreditations are also recognised for international moving companies and overseas removal companies on the UK to Portugal route.
The more detail you give the partner mover upfront, the more accurate the quote. Here is what to gather before you submit your enquiry.
These pages may help if your move involves nearby areas or if you are comparing removal routes in Centro Region.
Send the UK collection postcode, full Ourém delivery address, inventory, access details and preferred move date. One FIDI-certified partner mover confirms the quote, the Channel Tunnel or Brittany Ferries crossing plan and the Portuguese customs documentation required.
Get a Ourém Removal QuoteFree. One FIDI-certified partner mover. DATACONTEXT (UK) LTD (company 07425576), operating since November 2010.
International Removals Companies connects Ourém removal enquiries with one suitable vetted partner mover. Partner movers hold FIDI FAIM, BAR Overseas, FEDEMAC and IAM accreditations where confirmed. Working Member of AGM Group since 2010.
Prices, transit times, insurance cover, customs paperwork and accreditation details must be confirmed by the removal company before booking.