Catholic pilgrimage guide · Portugal

Fátima,
from apparition to conversion.

Move beyond the sanctuary esplanade into Aljustrel, Valinhos, Loca do Cabeço, and the parish church that formed the little shepherds.

5 sacred places3 devotional areas1–2 day journeys

The center of the pilgrimage

Cova da Iria and the Sanctuary

Begin with the Church-approved apparition events, basilicas, tombs, rosary, and penitential prayer.

Suggested journeys

Each journey can be saved directly to your account with its day assignments, stop order and pilgrimage notes intact.

1 day

A focused day through the city’s principal shrine, saint, and Catholic-history destinations.

Day 1 · MorningSanctuary of FátimaBegin with prayer and enough time for the principal sacred place.
Day 1 · Late morningHomes of the Little Shepherds in AljustrelContinue prayerfully and verify current opening or liturgy before arrival.
Day 1 · AfternoonParish Church of Fátima and the Little Shepherds’ Baptismal FontContinue prayerfully and verify current opening or liturgy before arrival.
Day 1 · Late afternoonValinhos Apparition SiteContinue prayerfully and verify current opening or liturgy before arrival.

2 days

A slower pilgrimage that makes room for worship, historic context, and the sacred places beyond the central landmark.

Day 1 · MorningSanctuary of FátimaAllow time for prayer and confirm the official visitor or liturgy schedule.
Day 1 · MiddayHomes of the Little Shepherds in AljustrelAllow time for prayer and confirm the official visitor or liturgy schedule.
Day 1 · AfternoonParish Church of Fátima and the Little Shepherds’ Baptismal FontAllow time for prayer and confirm the official visitor or liturgy schedule.
Day 2 · MorningValinhos Apparition SiteAllow time for prayer and confirm the official visitor or liturgy schedule.
Day 2 · MiddayLoca do CabeçoAllow time for prayer and confirm the official visitor or liturgy schedule.