Allow yourself to be swept away by the charm of a picturesque and well-preserved medieval town in Portugal. A town populated before the arrival of the Romans in the Iberian Peninsula, the town prospered after being chosen by the monarchy. Inside its walls, you’ll find a well-preserved castle and a labyrinth of streets and white houses that are a real delight, a real walk through a city that preserves religious architecture. On leaving Óbidos, the obligatory stop is Nazaré, a fishing village.
Nazaré is now a bustling summer resort, where alongside the crowds of tourists you can still see fish sellers and horse mackerel drying in the village streets. The Sítio neighborhood, at the highest point of the town (accessible by funicular), is undoubtedly the best viewpoint in the area. But it is also associated with the cult of Our Lady of Nazareth who, according to local legend…
The Sanctuary of Fátima, located in the city of Fátima, Portugal, is one of the most significant pilgrimage destinations in the world. Its religious importance is linked to the apparitions of the Virgin Mary to three children in 1917: Lucia dos Santos, Jacinta and Francisco Marto. Marian messages and visions attract millions of pilgrims every year.
