easy
1.5–2 hours
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves standing and slow walking along paved paths.
Step into the solemn glow of the Candlelight Procession at Fátima’s Sanctuary with Celina Tours. Witness thousands of pilgrims unite in song and light for an unforgettable night of faith in Portugal’s heartland.
5h • Um guia Dedicado
Join a breathtaking evening at the Sanctuary of Fátima, where thousands gather for the enchanting Candlelight Procession. Experience the spiritual ambiance as pilgrims carry lit candles and sing praises, following the path of the Virgin Mary. Visit sacred sites, including the original apparition chapel, for an unforgettable journey of faith.
Dezenas de milhar de pessoas participam à noite na procissão das velas, um dos momentos mais aguardados pelos fiéis presentes no Santuário de Fátima
Visite o maior santuário católico em Portugal, a Basílica da Santíssima Trindade
Visite Capelinha das Aparições. O pedestal onde se encontra a escultura original de Nossa Senhora de Fátima marca o sítio exacto onde estava a pequena azinheira sobre a qual se acredita que a Santíssima Virgem Maria apareceu aos três pastorinhos
Basílica de Nossa Senhora do Rosário de Fátima - Basilica onde podem visitar túmulos dos pastorinhos de Fátima
Procissão das Velas - Após a bênção das velas na Capelinha das Aparições e da recitação do Rosário, dá-se início à Procissão das Velas entre a Capelinha e o Santuário. Trata-se de um pequeno percurso efetuado pela Virgem de Fátima acompanhada por milhares de peregrinos segurando velas acesas e entoando cânticos de louvor.
• 21:30 - Procissão das velas, no Recinto de Oração
Small lights help navigate safely before and after the procession without disturbing the candlelight ambiance.
Evenings can be cool in Fátima, especially outside summer months—dress in layers and sturdy shoes.
Keep noise to a minimum and follow group directions to preserve the procession’s reverent mood.
The experience involves standing and slow walking; bring minimal gear for comfort during the ceremony.
The Sanctuary of Fátima commemorates the Marian apparitions witnessed by three children in 1917, a pivotal event drawing millions of pilgrims annually.
Efforts to preserve the sanctuary include controlled visitor access during major events and maintenance of the natural surroundings of the pilgrimage routes.
Keeps you comfortable during chilly evenings of the procession.
fall specific
Necessary for navigating sanctuary grounds and processional paths.
Helps with safe movement before and after the procession.
Useful for carrying personal items discreetly without disrupting the procession.