The epilogue: Fátima to Tomar
30 Dec 2025

The epilogue: Fátima to Tomar

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Right up to yesterday, we were undecided whether to add an extra day’s walking to an already-long pilgrimage. We’d arrived in Fátima having hiked over 364-kilometres in 13 days on the Caminho do Norte (a route which follows the Rota … Continued

Caminho do Norte: Day 13 Rio de Couras to Fátima
28 Dec 2025

Caminho do Norte: Day 13 Rio de Couras to Fátima

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Frustratingly, now we are finally embracing the whole pilgrim experience, it’s all about to end. Because today’s end destination is Fátima, marking the end of the mostly disappointing Caminho do Norte. We left our accommodation with our rucksacks draped in … Continued