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Main monuments, best viewpoints, and what’s worth your time in Fátima.
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Explore the best of Fátima
Fátima is in the Central Portugal region of Portugal, about 120 km from Lisbon Airport.
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Lisbon time 02:17 • 07 Nov 2026
Nearest airport
LIS120 km
Lisbon Airport (LIS) · 120 kmRegion
Central Portugal
Portugal
Population
11,500
Residents
Overview
Plan your visit: the sights of Fátima, what to eat and where to stay.
Fátima travel guide
Fátima is a small town in central Portugal known around the world for its Sanctuary, built where three shepherd children reported apparitions of the Virgin Mary in 1917. Millions of pilgrims come every year, especially for the great pilgrimages of 12 and 13 May and October, but the Sanctuary welcomes visitors of every faith all year round.
What to see
The heart of the Sanctuary is the small Chapel of the Apparitions. At one end of the vast esplanade stands the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, with the tombs of the three children; at the other, the modern Basilica of the Holy Trinity. A short drive away, the village of Aljustrel preserves the children's family homes.
What to eat
Fátima's pastry shops sell queijadas, small cheese tarts, and many regional sweets, such as fatias de Tomar and the brisas do Lis from Leiria.
Nearby
Fátima combines well with the Batalha Monastery, the Templar town of Tomar and the castle town of Leiria, and with Nazaré and Óbidos on the way back to Lisbon.
Getting there
Fátima is about 120 km from Lisbon Airport. GoToo runs private transfers at a fixed price per vehicle, and day trips from Lisbon with stops at Óbidos, Batalha or Nazaré.
Landmarks · Cuisine · Hotels
Hotels & stays
Book the right stay in Fátima: best areas, smart picks, and options for every budget.
Sanctuary of Fátima
One of the world's great Marian shrines, built where three shepherd children reported apparitions of the Virgin Mary in 1917. Know more → Sanctuary of Fátima
Chapel of the Apparitions
The small chapel at the heart of the Sanctuary of Fátima, on the spot where the apparitions were reported in 1917. Know more → Chapel of the Apparitions
Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary
The older basilica of Fátima, a Neo-Baroque church of 1953 with a 65-metre tower, holding the tombs of the three shepherd children. Know more → Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary
Basilica of the Holy Trinity
The vast modern basilica of Fátima, completed in 2007, built to hold the great crowds of pilgrims, seating over 8,000. Know more → Basilica of the Holy Trinity
Aljustrel, Village of the Shepherd Children
The small village near Fátima where the three shepherd children lived, with their family homes preserved much as they were in 1917. Know more → Aljustrel, Village of the Shepherd Children
Queijadas de Fátima
One of Portugal's oldest pastries, dating to the 13th century. Small tarts of fresh cheese, eggs, sugar and cinnamon, crisp outside, soft within. Sold in every pastry shop near the Sanctuary. Origin: Fátima, Médio Tejo. Know more → Queijadas de Fátima
Fatias de Tomar
Egg-based convent sweet created by the nuns of the Convento de Cristo in Tomar using surplus egg yolks, a byproduct of the starch used to stiffen altar cloths. Rich, syrupy and deeply traditional. Origin: Convento de Cristo, Tomar. Know more → Fatias de Tomar
Brisas do Lis
Almond and egg sweet from the convent traditions of Leiria, named after the Lis river that runs through the city. Light in texture, intense in flavour. A regional speciality found in Leiria's pastry shops, 30 minutes from Fátima. Origin: Leiria convent traditions. Know more → Brisas do Lis
Frequently asked questions
The largest are on 12 and 13 May and 12 and 13 October, and there are smaller ones on the 13th of each month from May to October. Book transport and rooms early for those dates.
Yes. A day trip usually combines Fátima with Batalha, Óbidos or Nazaré.
There is no strict code, but respectful clothing is appreciated, especially inside the basilicas and the chapel.
GoToo runs private transfers, about 120 km, at a fixed price per vehicle.
Map of Fátima
Highlights
- World-renowned Catholic pilgrimage site
- Home to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima
- Conveniently located in central Portugal
- Perfect for day trips from Lisbon or Porto
- Experience a peaceful spiritual atmosphere
- Hassle-free access with private door-to-door transfers
Private transfers in Fátima
- ✓ Fixed price · no surprises
- ✓ Up to 90 min airport waiting included
- ✓ Professional licensed driver
Getting to Fátima
Fátima sits about 120 km from Lisbon Airport, roughly 64 minutes by road. Public transport often means changes and waiting, and may leave you a walk from where you want to be. A private transfer takes you door-to-door, with a fixed price and no connections, from €165 from Lisbon Airport.
Routes passing through Fátima
Longer routes that include this city as a stop.
