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Fatima in August

We will be in Lisbon towards the end of August. We plan on a day trip to Fatima. My understanding is the bus is the most economical way to go.

A few questions -
Do we need entry tickets ?
Do they have Sunday mass ?
Are there any reasons to spend the extra $'s and take a paid tour?

All comments and suggestions are warmly welcome

Posted by
461 posts

Hi Bill,

There are no entry tickets for the Basilica. There are masses celebrated every day at different times. A paid tour is only good if visiting other villages or sites such as Nazare, Batalha, and Alcobaça.

Expect it to be HOT! Bring a good hat or sun umbrella and sunscreen. If you can stay overnight, the nightly procession is very beautiful. A good restaurant close by is Lebre Churrasqueira, an inexpensive cafeteria style sit down restaurant. A great hotel is Hotel Aleluia next door and a minute from the Sanctuary.

Posted by
66 posts

Thanks for the information. Northwest - Have you taken the train? Is the Fatima station close or do we need to take a taxi