The land of the future!

Green spaces, modern schools, quality sports equipment, one of the lowest unemployment rates in the whole country

and a heritage of excellence are only some of the factors that contribute to the high quality of life of the residents of Batalha.

Location

The Municipality of Batalha has an excellent geographical location thanks to all of Portugal’s main roads intersecting around the town, as well as its proximity to Lisbon, which is only an hour and a half away.

A Confident Population

In a recent survey, more than 80% of Batalha residents feel confident about the future. About half of the population asked answered that they think that the quality of life in the Municipality is better than in the rest of the region. The survey showed figures that reflect a confidence in the future and explain the increase in the population of the municipality between 2011 and 2016.

INVESTMENT IN PROMOTING ACADEMIC SUCCES

The Batalha Town Hall sees Education as the key factor in terms of investment, as it will have a huge impact on the development of the municipality. A commitment to education has therefore been made a priority, preparing young people for the demanding job market more and more effectively.

Quality of Life for All

The Batalha Town Hall runs several programs to promote healthy living habits. One program that’s worth mentioning is the “Mova Senior” (Active Seniors) program, which currently has over 300 members. Programs like this are further supported by the provision of regular medical checkups, the reimbursement of medications and several other schemes.

The Municipality of Batalha present one of the lowest crime rates in the region, despite having a high tourist movement (over 700 thousand tourists per year).

Descobrir Batalha

Rua Infante D. Fernando – 2440-118 Batalha
T. +351 244 769 110
F. +351 244 769 111
E. gae@cm-batalha.pt