Fátima
Sanctuary where three children reported Marian apparitions in 1917.
Highlights
- Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary
- Chapel of the Apparitions
- Candlelight processions
- Lisbon and Coimbra nearby
Best time to visit
Large pilgrimages on 12–13 May and 12–13 October; quieter in spring and autumn.
Suggested time
2–3 days
Etiquette & entry
Modest dress and silence in the chapel.
Getting there & notes
About 1.5 hours by road from Lisbon.
Nearest airport
Lisbon (LIS)
Location
Fátima, Portugal
Details are a general guide only. Entry rules, festival dates, permits, visas and travel advisories change; DAABAR will confirm current requirements when you enquire.