Portugal

A directional sign on the Camino de Santiago with scallop shell and yellow arrow symbols in Tui, Spain Mo Wu - Shutterstock

The Portuguese Way: One itinerary, several options

TrailsAugust 20, 2026

From the Central Route to the Coastal Way and Spiritual Variant, discover the Portuguese Camino routes and choose the itinerary that best fits your journey

Saint Elizabeth, Queen of Portugal ("a Rainha Santa Isabel"), on pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela By António de Holanda - Public Domain

The last league of the “Holy Queen”

StoriesAugust 18, 2026

Isabel of Portugal was a queen, mediator, and pilgrim. Her 1325 journey to Santiago turned the Camino into the final stage of a life devoted to building bridges

Candlelight procession at the Sanctuary of Fatima Fredericoalmeida84 - Shutterstock

Fátima and the global landscape of religious tourism

StoriesMarch 16, 2026

Fátima strengthens its role as a global hub for religious tourism, where 5,200 B2B meetings help shape new pilgrimage routes and international cooperation.

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Behind pilgrimages: The invisible industry of religious tourism

StoriesMarch 12, 2025

A trip to Fatima or Santiago de Compostela is no longer just about faith – it’s also about logistics. Who organizes these journeys? Who selects the routes?

Candlelight procession at the sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima, Portugal Ricardo Perna - Shutterstock

Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima

SitesMarch 4, 2025

One of the most significant Catholic pilgrimage sites worldwide. It was built to commemorate the apparitions of the Virgin Mary

Landscape from the square of the Basilica of Fátima - Portugal Sebastian_Photography - Shutterstock

Religious Tourism: A Bridge of Peace Between Cultures

StoriesMarch 4, 2025

Fátima – one of the world’s most-visited Marian pilgrimage sites – hosts the 12th edition of the International Workshops on Religious Tourism (IWRT)