The Sanctuary of Fátima, formally titled by the Catholic Church as Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fátima, is a Marian sanctuary dedicated to Our Lady of Fátima, located in the place of Cova da Iria, in the city of Fátima, municipality of Ourém, in Portugal . The Sanctuary of Fátima is, par excellence, a place of Christian pilgrimage and Catholic devotion, preserving the memory of the events that led to its foundation, namely the apparitions of Our Lady to the three shepherd children – Lúcia dos Santos, Francisco and Jacinta Marto – in 1917 Its magnitude and relevance from a religious point of view has long been consensually recognized, nationally and internationally. By express will of the Holy Apostolic See, this is a National Shrine. It is also one of the most important Marian shrines in the world belonging to the Catholic Church.

Fátima is a city in central Portugal that is home to the Sanctuary of Fátima, a Catholic pilgrimage site. The Chapel of Apparitions marks the place where the Virgin Mary allegedly appeared in 1917. Other sacred sites include the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, with its golden angels, and the modern Church of the Holy Trinity

Nazaré is a village with a strong fishing tradition, where one of the most typical beaches in the Central region of the country is located. The village that we now know only exists since the 18th century, since until that time, the entire lower area of the village was covered by the sea that arrived there. Only existed the Site where you have, today, a magnificent view of the beach

The phenomenon of giant waves usually occurs in the European winter, between the months of October and March, sometimes in April. However, they depend on appropriate sea conditions, coupled with storms in the North Atlantic and wind direction. Between this period from October to March usually occur between 1 and 6 phenomena of giant waves in Nazareth. To travel there and be sure to see the phenomenon is not an easy task. You need to stay for 2 to 3 weeks in the region waiting or travel in a hurry when it is happening or with a more certain forecast.