Highlights
Lisbon
Portugal’s colourful, coastal capital is the starting point of the Camino Portugues, and the perfect place to relax for the evening before you start your Camino. Lisbon is not only one of the oldest cities in the world (predating London, Rome and Paris), but also one of the most beautiful! Why not treat yourself before starting you walk with a traditional Portugese sweet treat the pastel de nata.
Santarém
Perched on a hilltop the wonderful views over the Tagus river are not all this town has to offer. Like many other towns in the region it has Roman origins and was captured by the Moors before returning to the Portuguese. For the early Monarchs of Portugal this was a favorite city to visit, evidence still seen today in the many monuments and buildings that was built at this time. Festivals play a big part in the heritage of the town and two major festivals, the National Agricultural Fair in June and the National Gastronomy Festival in October.
Fatima
The Shrine of our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima is your final destination on the Caminho de Fatima. This Shrine was built upon the request of Our Lady during the apparitions that three shepherd children experienced in 1917. It is the largest Marian centre in the world and here where today stands the Chapel of the Apparitions that 5 of the apparitions took place.
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