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Sanctuary and hoteliers against the new tourist tax in Fátima
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Sanctuary and hoteliers against the new tourist tax in Fátima

Correio da Manhã14 September 2026 at 16:21

The Sanctuary of Fátima and local hoteliers have expressed opposition to a new proposed tourist tax for the city. The two entities are thus uniting in a common position regarding this measure.

In 2018, the local authority of Fátima had already tried to institute a similar tax. At the time, the measure ended up being blocked due to the strong opposition that arose.

The previous conflict demonstrates that implementing a tourist tax in this location faces significant resistance from the main economic and religious agents in the region.

Why this matters

Readers in the Fátima region are directly affected because the tax could change the cost of visiting the country's main pilgrimage center, potentially impacting the number of tourists and pilgrims. The local hotel sector fears negative economic consequences, while the local authority seeks new sources of revenue for municipal services. This dispute reflects a conflict between preserving access to the sanctuary and the need for local public funding.

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