Santarém district, Santarém, Portugal

Places to visit near Fátima

Fátima is a town in Santarém district, Santarém, Portugal, home to about 11,798 people. Within 50 km by road there are 124 places to visit — 33 churches, 28 forts & heritage, 30 caves and 10 museums. The must-see places are Igreja Matriz de Fátima (1 km), Basílica de Nossa Senhora Do Rosário de Fátima (3 km) and Capela Das Aparições (3 km).

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Fátima, Santarém
Fátima, Santarém district, Santarém, Portugal. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Fátima at a glance

Location
Santarém district, Santarém, Portugal
Population
about 11,798
Coordinates
39.6207° N, 8.6524° W
Places within 50 km
124 (34 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and caves

Top places to visit near Fátima

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Fátima: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Fátima

62 churches within 100 km of Fátima. The closest is Igreja Matriz de Fátima (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Fátima

51 forts & heritage within 100 km of Fátima. The closest is Carapeto (5 km); the best-known is Ourém Castle (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Fátima

31 caves within 100 km of Fátima. The closest is Gruta de Alvega (3 km); the best-known is Aire (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Fátima

16 museums within 100 km of Fátima. The closest is House of Aljustrel (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Fátima

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Fátima. The closest is Serra d'Aire Dinossaur Traceways (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Fátima

3 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Fátima. The closest is Cabeço Gordo (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Fátima

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 33 km on the road.

  1. Start in Fátima
  2. 1 km Igreja Matriz de Fátima · church, Santarém
  3. 9 km Monumento Natural Das Pegadas de Dinossáurios de Ourém/Torres Novas · heritage site, Santarém
  4. 10 km Ourém Castle · heritage site, Santarém
  5. 9 km Basílica de Nossa Senhora Do Rosário de Fátima · church, Santarém
  6. 1 km Capela Das Aparições · church, Santarém
  7. 3 km Back to Fátima

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From travellers near Fátima

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How to reach Fátima

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    Within 15 km of Fátima

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Fátima by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches3362Igreja Matriz de Fátima (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2851Carapeto (5 km)
    Caves3031Gruta de Alvega (3 km)
    Museums1016House of Aljustrel (2 km)
    Other attractions1314Cruz Alta (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens513Serra d'Aire Dinossaur Traceways (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints23Cabeço Gordo (21 km)
    Parks03Penedo da Saudade (85 km)
    Waterfalls22Cascata da Fórnea (18 km)
    Beaches & coast02Praia Fluvial (53 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Almourol (36 km)
    Buddhist sites01Mosteiro de Santa Clara-a-Velha (84 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Barragem de Magos (87 km)

    Fátima: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Fátima?

    Igreja Matriz de Fátima (church, about 1 km), Basílica de Nossa Senhora Do Rosário de Fátima (church, about 3 km), Capela Das Aparições (church, about 3 km), Ourém Castle (heritage site, about 7 km), Monumento Natural Das Pegadas de Dinossáurios de Ourém/Torres Novas (heritage site, about 10 km), Serra d'Aire Dinossaur Traceways (nature spot, about 10 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Fátima?

    124 places on Spotwander: 33 churches, 28 forts & heritage, 30 caves, 10 museums, 13 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest church to Fátima?

    Igreja Matriz de Fátima, about 1 km by road; Basílica de Nossa Senhora Do Rosário de Fátima (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Fátima?

    Carapeto, about 5 km by road; Ourém Castle (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Fátima?

    Gruta de Alvega, about 3 km by road; Grutas da Moeda (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Fátima?

    Start in Fátima, visit Igreja Matriz de Fátima, then Monumento Natural Das Pegadas de Dinossáurios de Ourém/Torres Novas, then Ourém Castle, then Basílica de Nossa Senhora Do Rosário de Fátima, then Capela Das Aparições, and drive back — about 33 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Fátima?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and caves.

    Towns near Fátima

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Fátima’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Fátima on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.