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There is a bar right next to the ferry dock that will sell you a ticket to cross in a small private boat for about 4 euros. I've done it twice with no hassles at all.
Fatima is a fairly quick bus ride from Tomar, ha hour and a half or so if I remember correctly. Fatima is worth seeing. They do not charge see the church as many other places do. The gigantic plaza between the other buildings is a great sight...
I use "Relive". It records your track, as well as a graphic elevation profile, inserts any photo's you take along the way at the appropriate spot, and allows you to create a daily video of your travels. I start it in the morning and it runs...
I took the train from Tomar a couple of years ago because the temps were over 100. You need to go South a short way to Entroncamento and then up to Porto. You might consider a day in Tomar. It's beautiful there and the Castle is one of the best...
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