Cova da Iria
The quarter of Fátima where the 1917 apparitions of the Virgin Mary to three shepherd children were reported, Cova da Iria is today a dense concentration of convents, pilgrimage hostels, hotels, cafés, and restaurants, making it the main hub for visitors to one of the most significant Marian shrines in the world. The nearby sites of Aljustrel and Valinhos are also associated with the visions.
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- Nearest water from center 1.5 km0.9 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 3.6 km2.2 mi
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Cova da Iria: quick answers
Where is Cova da Iria?
Cova da Iria is in Médio Tejo, Portugal, about 108 km67 miles in a straight line from Lisbon.
How do you get to Cova da Iria?
The nearest airport is Lisbon (LIS), about 1 hr 13 min away by road. The nearest train station is Leiria, about 23 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Cova da Iria?
The warmest month is August, averaging 21°C70°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 8°C47°F. The wettest month is October, with about 103 mm4.0 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Cova da Iria?
OpenStreetMap lists 11 museums, 38 restaurants, 16 cafés and 15 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.