Leiria to Lisbon

Thursday April 18 Leiria to Lisbon. 

Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima

Our first stop is  where we visit the Basilica and the Chapel of Apparitions that marks the spot where the three shepherd children had visions of the Virgin Mary in 1917 CE. Fatima has been one of the biggest Catholic shrines in the world since 1937 CE, when it is believed the Virgin Mary appeared to three shepherd children as they were tending their family's sheep. They had the same vision on the 13th of every month from May to October of that year. We then visit the village where the children lived to see their homes.

Nazare

Then to Nazare, the most famous fishing town in Portugal. Among the brightly colored rowing-boats moored on the beach bathed by the Atlantic Ocean a superb view from the "Sitio", where we seewomen still wearing the traditional seven-skirted costumes. We then drive to Obidos, a medieval walled town of narrow streets known for its typical white houses with blue trim, flowered windows and steps paved with beautiful stone. We pass through the 18th century entry arch covered in glazed tiles (azulejos). Small bright white house’s line the narrow cobblestone streets, flower pots on window-sills, Gothic and Renaissance churches.

Obidos

We continue to Lisbon and we check Hotel Portugal a trendy hotel in the heart of the city. After being in the country for a number of days it seems a bit intense. After walking around and being a bit confused about restaurants we settle on a lovely local place that has people waiting when we are finished. We have a glass of wine at the rooftop bar in the sister hotel to ours and head off to bed.

Hotel Portugal