Fátima and Oporto have conquered a place in the top 100 best destinations in the world on Trivago’s Best Value City Index 2016. Fátima placed 27th and Oporto 92nd. Do you want to find out why?
A city with an energy incomparable to any other place in the world, Fátima is one of Portugal’s most famous destinations. A hub of the Catholic Faith, it’s a wonderful visit for anyone, religious or not.
The Shrine is the heart of Fátima and the centre of the city’s energy. There are countless places to visit, like the incredibly beautiful Our Lady of the Rosary Basilica, other churches, museums and relevant points of interest.
The most iconic place is the Chapel of the Apparitions. On the exact place we now see the image of Mary, the Virgin is said to have appeared to 3 children called Lúcia, Francisca and Jacinta and now known as the shepherds of Fátima. This miracle is said to have happened in 1917 on the 13th of May up until October.
May 13th is Fátima’s biggest festivity with celebrations, masses and processions of incredible beauty and testified by thousands of people. Besides that there are other churches, the shepherds’ houses, Life of Christ Museum and other points of interest to visit.
Fátima is a place everyone should visit during their travel to Portugal. It’s popular among Catholics, people from other religions and non-religious individuals given its admirable energy and the astonishment it causes to the visitors.
Oporto is a magical and delightful city in Portugal. The country’s second largest city is amazing for its history, culture, event and delicious gastronomy.
Its historic centre was considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. While visiting this city, the picturesque riverside neighborhood, the iconic Dom Luís metal bridge, the Stock Exchange Palace, the spacious Aliados Avenue, the bustling Bolhão Market and the mystical Lello & Irmão Bookstore with its imposing staircase that inspired the Harry Potter saga books will forever be in your memory.
This is the place for winetasting, visiting the Port Wine Cellars, sail in the Douro River in the traditional Rabelo boats and recharge batteries with the mouthwatering food like the tripe ‘Tripas à Moda do Porto’ or the famous ‘francesinha’.
Enjoy all that this two splendid cities in Portugal have to offer you and take advantage of all this at very competitive price, just as the countless prizes and awards that Portugal has won show! Make sure to put Fátima and Oporto on your list of places to visit during your travel to Portugal in 2016.
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