Famous for the reported apparitions of Our Lady of Fátima to three young shepherds in 1917, the city of Fátima currently attracts millions of pilgrims annually to the vast Sanctuary complex. The site radiates peace and devotion, standing as a global symbol of faith and hope for the Catholic community.
Alcobaça is known for its imposing Monastery, a Cistercian Gothic masterpiece classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Inside the Monastery lie the tombs of King Pedro I and Inês de Castro, the protagonists of Portugal’s most tragic love story. Alcobaça is also renowned for its rich conventual confectionery traditions.
The village of Nazaré still preserves many traditions linked to fishing and seafaring life— highlighted, for instance, by the traditional seven-skirt costume worn by local women. Nazaré is also world-famous for its giant waves at Praia do Norte, generated by the Nazaré Canyon, which attract fearless surfers. The Fort of São Miguel Arcanjo in Sítio offers the best view of this natural phenomenon.