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Major city · Portugal

Fátima

Give Fátima one day or one night: the sanctuary and nearby pilgrimage sites are walkable; add a night for a 12–13 May or October pilgrimage.

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Fátima is a pilgrimage town in the Ourém municipality, about 1 h 30 min by bus from Lisbon. Its main draw is the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima in Cova da Iria, with the Way of the Cross at Valinhos and the shepherds’ homes in Aljustrel nearby. One day covers the sanctuary; stay overnight for a pilgrimage date or a slower visit.

basic guide: no trip line yet
3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
EUR
Best months
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
avoid 12–13 May and 12–13 Oct (pilgrimage crowds and high accommodation demand)
Airports
LIS · OPO
Nights
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Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
  • Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
  • Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
  • Iberia ↗Plan meals on the Iberian clock: Spanish kitchens serve lunch from about 13:30–14:00 and dinner from 20:30–21:00; Portugal eats an hour or so earlier. Early evenings are for tapas or petiscos, not full meals.
  • Iberia ↗Inland Spain and Portugal (Seville, Córdoba, Madrid, the Alentejo) pass 40 °C in heatwaves from late June to August: sightsee before 11:00 and after 18:00, and keep July–August for the coasts and the green north.
  • Iberia ↗Andorra and Gibraltar have their own border and customs rules and are reached only through Spain (or France for Andorra); read their pages before adding them, especially if you hold a limited Schengen visa.
  • Portugal ↗Portugal is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
  • Portugal ↗Alfa Pendular and Intercidades trains assign seats: book Lisbon–Porto ahead in summer and on holiday weekends.
  • Portugal ↗Many motorways, including the Algarve's A22, use electronic tolls only: ask the hire company for a transponder before you drive off.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

Not in this guide yet

  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Fátima112 ▾
  • Police, fire, ambulance (EU-wide)112

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Fátima, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Metro or bus rideBus Lisbon–Fátima, one wayCheck current fare and schedule.€10–13 (≈ US$12–16) (2026 estimate)
  • Museum or sight ticketWax museum entrycheck
  • Budget bedFamily room (up to 4), a night, per room€80 (≈ US$95)
  • Mid-range bedDouble or twin room, a night, per room€80 (≈ US$95)
  • High-end bedDouble or twin room, a night, per room€150 (≈ US$180)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget €45 (≈ US$55) · Mid €85 (≈ US$100) · High €160 (≈ US$190)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Sanctuary of Our Lady of FátimaChapel of the ApparitionsBasilica of Our Lady of the RosaryValinhos Way of the CrossAljustrel shepherds' houses
Airports
LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado (Continue by bus from Lisbon; connection details and schedules check.) · OPO Porto Francisco Sá Carneiro (Continue by bus from Porto; schedules check.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    not flagged

    15°C (59°F)

  2. Feb

    not flagged

    16°C (61°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    18°C (64°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    20°C (68°F)

  5. May

    Care

    23°C (73°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  7. Jul

    not flagged

    30°C (86°F)

  8. Aug

    not flagged

    30°C (86°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  10. Oct

    Care

    23°C (73°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    18°C (64°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    16°C (61°F)

Best: Apr, Jun, Sep. Mixed: May, Oct. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)), coolest Jan (6°C (43°F) low), wettest Jan (14 rain days), driest Jul (2). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Fátima: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

15°C (59°F)

6°C (43°F)

14 rd

Feb

16°C (61°F)

7°C (45°F)

13 rd

Mar

18°C (64°F)

8°C (46°F)

12 rd

Apr

20°C (68°F)

9°C (48°F)

12 rd

May

23°C (73°F)

12°C (54°F)

9 rd

Jun

27°C (81°F)

15°C (59°F)

5 rd

Jul

30°C (86°F)

17°C (63°F)

2 rd

Aug

30°C (86°F)

17°C (63°F)

3 rd

Sep

28°C (82°F)

16°C (61°F)

6 rd

Oct

23°C (73°F)

13°C (55°F)

11 rd

Nov

18°C (64°F)

10°C (50°F)

13 rd

Dec

16°C (61°F)

8°C (46°F)

14 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

The bus station is a short walk from the sanctuary. Valinhos and Aljustrel can be reached on foot; walking times check. An electric mini train operates in the city. The rail station named Fátima is over 20 km by road from town, so use a bus or car for the shrine.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Ourém

go

Door to door: check

Local bus or taxi; schedules check.

Visit the medieval castle; local ginjinha is a regional liqueur.

Leiria

go

Door to door: check

Bus from Fátima; schedules check.

Castle and cathedral; check bus times before planning a half-day visit.

Batalha

go

Door to door: check

Bus or car; schedules check.

Visit the Monastery of Saint Mary of the Victory.

Tomar

go

Door to door: check

Bus or car; schedules check.

Castle and Convent of Christ; check transport connections.

Coimbraovernight

Door to door: check

Bus; schedules check.

Better as an overnight stop than a return day trip.

Nazaré

caution

Door to door: check

Bus or car; schedules check.

Check bus connections before planning a visit.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Cova da Iria

Stay near the sanctuary for an early start or a one-night pilgrimage stop.

Bus-station street

A short walk from the bus station to the sanctuary, with hotels and shops along the route.

Aljustrel or Valinhos

Choose a rural stay outside the centre; check the location and transport before booking.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
€40–70 (≈ US$50–85) excl. bed (2026 estimate)
Mid
€70–120 (≈ US$85–140) excl. bed (2026 estimate)
High
€120 (≈ US$140)+ excl. bed (2026 estimate)

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Double or twin room1 × 1 night × €80€80
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €85€170
Bus Lisbon–Fátima, one way2 × €13 · 2026 estimate; fare and schedule check.€26
Bus Porto–Fátima, one way2 × €20 · 2026 estimate; fare and schedule check.€40
eSIM, about a week of data2 × €10 · 2026 estimate.€20
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge€34
Trip total≈ €185 per person per day, bed included€370≈ US$450

2026 estimate; check rates for your dates.

2026 estimate in euro; travel to Fátima excluded. Accommodation and transport prices vary; check current rates. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Bus Lisbon–Fátima, one wayCheck current fare and schedule.€10–13 (≈ US$12–16) (2026 estimate)
Rosary with Fátima earthPrice varies by shop.€3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6) (2026 estimate)
Wax museum entrycheck

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Fátima is a small pilgrimage town. Keep valuables secure in dense crowds, take water in warm weather and use care on roads outside the centre after dark.
  • The rail station named Fátima is over 20 km (12 mi) from town by road; check the station location before booking.
  • Accommodation can be in high demand on 12–13 May and 12–13 October; check availability early.
  • Carry water when walking in warm weather.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance (EU-wide)
112

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance112
  • SNS 24 health line808 24 24 24

Embassy

No embassies in Fátima; embassies for the listed countries are in Lisbon. Check addresses.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Bus Lisbon → Fátima: About 1 h 30 min; fare and schedule check.
  • Bus Porto → Fátima: About 2 h 30 min; fare and schedule check.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Fátima. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid 12–13 May and 12–13 Oct (pilgrimage crowds and high accommodation demand) · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 6 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for LIS and OPO: last bus departures field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
  2. Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Cova da Iria, bus-station strip, Valinhos, Aljustrel.
  3. Place pages with verified hours (basilicas, Chapel of the Apparitions, wax museums) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. Pilgrimage-date fixtures for 12–13 May and 12–13 Oct so gates A–D can go green.

Meanwhile

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