Articles about Religion & Spirituality in Center of Portugal

Religion & Spirituality

A light that never goes out

The snail procession held every year in September in the tiny village Reguengo do Fetal, near Batalha, is a timeless tradition that has crossed the centuries and, certainly, one of the most eye-catching religious processions in Portugal. An incredible tapestry (...)

Religion & Spirituality

Easter traditions in Center of Portugal

Being Portugal a dominantly Catholic country, Easter time has a deep-rooted meaning with several celebrations taking place in all regions. Center of Portugal is no exception. From the coastline to the inland, namely in Ovar, Fundão and Idanha-a-Nova, locals live (...)

Religion & Spirituality

Christmas in Viseu

Viseu enchanting Christmas market offers warm drinks, regional products, workshops, and festive activities for all ages in a magical atmosphere! (...)

Religion & Spirituality

Christmas in Óbidos

From November 28th to January 4th 2026, Óbidos transforms into a magical Christmas town! With festive decor, Santa’s farm, an Ice Bar, a Christmas market, and a grand wheel for scenic views, it’s the perfect family holiday experience. (...)

Religion & Spirituality

Faith beads

The rosary business in Fátima goes back to the 20's of the 20th century. Although some part of this activity has preserved a handmade dimension, nowadays the most successful rosary-making company in Portugal, Farportugal sells mostly to the foreign markets (...)

Churches & Monasteries

"Suspension" by Joana Vasconcelos

World-acclaimed Portuguese visual artist, Joana Vasconcelos, has conceived the stunning work "Suspension", a 28 meter-high rosary, inaugurated in 2017 during the celebrations of the 100th anniversary of the Apparitions, placed vertically in the Church of the Most Holy Trinity. Today (...)

Religion & Spirituality

Portuguese inland Way of Santiago

This route crosses the most breath-taking landscapes of forests, agricultural and rural areas, highlighting the rich cultural and religious heritage, as well as an unrivalled natural settings. (...)

Religion & Spirituality

Central Portuguese St. James Way

The Caminos de Santiago leading to Santiago de Compostela, in Spain, cross Portugal from north to south and pilgrims have followed them for centuries.  (...)

Religion & Spirituality

Fátima Shrine: with the world at its feet

Discover the history of this enchanting place of confinement and inner peace, as well as its most iconic spots! (...)