Experience Fátima & Centre of Portugal

An incredible getaway to Central Portugal.

It is true that Fátima makes more sense for Catholics, but if you are not Catholic and also want to get to know this culture, it is worth visiting Fátima and seeing the relationship of the faithful and devotees with all the history and tourist attractions of the city. Basically, all the tourist spots are within the Sanctuary of Fátima and can be easily seen and visited on foot. The Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary is the heart of the Sanctuary. It was built in the place where the three little shepherds saw the Virgin of Fátima in 1917. The church was inaugurated in 1953 and it is there where the three little shepherds, Lucía, Francisco and Jacinta, are buried. Nazaré is a typical fishing village, seat of a small municipality, with white houses scattered on steep escarpments, and surrounded by huge rocks, Nazaré is one of the best tourist destinations in Portugal. Today it is still possible to walk through the streets of Nazaré, for example on its peaceful wall next to the beach, and find places housing the typical costumes of this town, the fishermen dressed in checkered shirts and black pants, and their women with seven skirts, often carrying out the typical fishing tasks of the region: mending the fishing nets or drying the fish on the sand.

About 70 kilometers from Lisbon lies one of the architectural jewels of Portugal, the town of Óbidos. It is a fortified citadel, as its name indicates, since "Óbidos" comes from the Latin "oppidum", a term used to designate the old walled cities. In fact, it is believed that Óbidos was a Celtiberian fort that expanded its perimeter over time. Some archaeologists even point to a possible presence of the Phoenicians in the area.

Buddha Eden – the largest oriental garden in Europe. The eastern garden with about 35 hectares was created in reaction to the destruction of the Buddhas of Banyan, where one of the greatest acts of cultural barbarity occurred, eliminating prime works of the end of Gandhara art. From Buddhas, to pagodas, terracotta statues and various sculptures, meticulously placed can be found in the gardens, it is estimated that six thousand tons of marble and granite were used to create this monumental work. The central stairs are the main point, where the golden Buddhas will welcome you. In the central lake, you can watch Japanese carp and sculpted dragons emerge from the water. There is also the opportunity to see seven hundred hand-painted terracotta soldiers, each unique copies of those who were buried 2,200 years ago. You will love the peace and tranquility of this unique and special location!

Coimbra in Portugal, is the third most important city in the Portuguese country and the former capital of the nation, notable for its University, the oldest Portuguese-speaking, and for its historic center located on a hill, full of places where you can enjoy a fantastic boat ride on the Mondego.

A unique experience that you will always remember!