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Fátima
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Fátima
A central residential area around the sanctuary on Avenida 13 de Maio, with masses and processions on the 13th of every month.
- 📍LocationSouth of Centro, next to Benfica
- ⛪SantuárioAvenida 13 de Maio 200
- 🗓️Every 13thMasses and pilgrims
- 🕯️13 MayMajor procession
About Fátima
What is Fátima like?
Fátima is a centrally located residential area between Benfica and Aldeota. It grew up around the Santuário de Nossa Senhora de Fátima: after the pilgrim statue of Our Lady of Fátima visited the city in 1952, a church was built on donated land.
On the 13th of every month the faithful fill Avenida 13 de Maio. On 13 May a large procession goes from the Igreja do Carmo in Centro to the sanctuary.
✅ Good for
- Local life
- A central location
- Religious festivals
⚠️ Less good for
- The beach
- Tourist facilities
- Nightlife
Tip: In town on the 13th of the month? That is when you will see the area at its busiest.
Experiences
Things to do in Fátima
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The 13th
Every 13th of the month brings rosaries, processions and masses; the avenue fills up.
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13 May
The traditional procession leaves the Igreja do Carmo in Centro at 6 pm for the sanctuary.
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Food and drink
See them in the guide →Eating and drinking in Fátima
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Where to stay
Hotels in Fortaleza →Staying in Fátima
Fátima is mainly residential.
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Apartment
Central, for longer stays.
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Near Centro
A short ride away.
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Rather be by the sea?
Look in Meireles.
Location
Getting around Fortaleza →Getting around from Fátima
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Bus
Many routes run along Avenida 13 de Maio.
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Uber and 99
On 13 May there are road closures around the sanctuary.
🛡️ Staying safe
In busy places
Keep your phone and bag close in crowds.
At night
Stick to busy, well-used streets and take an Uber or 99 for longer distances.
Swimming
Swim near a staffed lifeguard post and check the flags.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Fátima
Why is Fátima so busy on the 13th?
On the 13th of every month the faithful come to the Santuário de Nossa Senhora de Fátima for masses and processions.
When is the big procession?
On 13 May, at 6 pm, from the Igreja do Carmo in Centro.
Sources: O POVO (2023): Dia 13 no Santuário de Fátima · Diário do Nordeste: Missas de 13 de maio na Igreja de Fátima
Nearby
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Benfica
University district on Avenida da Universidade, with the UFC rectorate and the university art museum.
See the neighbourhood →🏛️West
Centro
The historic heart: Theatro José de Alencar, the cathedral, Passeio Público and the Mercado Central.
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Behind MeirelesAldeota
Busy area right behind Meireles, with three shopping centres and lots of restaurants.
See the neighbourhood →🌳Behind Aldeota
Dionísio Torres
Small, leafy residential area next to Aldeota, with 1960s villas among new apartment blocks.
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Fátima🌹 Santuário de Fátima
A modern church on a hilltop, built after the pilgrim statue from Portugal visited in 1952. Eleven Masses on the 13th of every month.
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Centro⛪ Igreja do Carmo
A white church on a square downtown, consecrated in 1906, with a 1904 painting and a statue with an unusual past.
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Centro🕯️ Igreja de São Benedito
A quiet church on Avenida do Imperador, open every day for adoration. Run since 1938 by priests who first came from the Netherlands.
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