added to by various Portuguese Kings over these next two centuries. To the east of Batalha is the world-famous location of Fátima and a point of pilgrimage for the Roman Catholic religion due to the vision of the Virgin Mary in 1917 by three young children whilst tending their flock. To the west of Alcobaça is the well-known fishing village of Nazaré. Today, the village is now a small town and a popular holiday resort with most of its past and traditions having rapidly evaporated in the course of time. A very successful Portuguese feature film was made in the early 20th century that dramatically captured the primitive and dangerous life of these fishermen. Stoutly Catholic, the inhabitants have retained some of their past as can be still seen in their own particular style of costume. To the south is Caldas da Rainha and the quaint medieval town of Óbidos that is an attraction for any tourists that enjoys a true glimpse of the past. Also to the south is the town of Porto de Mós with its fanciful rebuilt castle. This town borders the Nature Reserve Parque Natural das Serras de Aire e Candeeiros. These 390 square kilometres of limestone-covered landscape is also known for its caverns. The best known being the Grutas de Mira de Aire can be visited and consists of tunnels, caverns with stalactites, stalagmites, lakes, and a music and light finale. Major events Market days – Every Monday Carnaval de Alcobaça – February/March Cistermúsica – classical music festival – June / July Saint Bernard's fair – August 20 Municipal holiday – August 20 Marionetas na Cidade – puppetry festival – mid-October Saint Simon's fair – 4th week of October International display of Sweets and Conventual Liqueurs – November Notable people from Alcobaça Joaquim Ferreira Bogalho (1889–1977) the 20th president of S.L. Benfica Virgínia Vitorino, (Wiki PT) (1895-1967) a teacher, poet and playwright. Joaquim Vieira de Natividade, (Wiki PT) (1899-1968) an agricultural engineer José Aurélio, (Wiki PT) (born 1938) a sculptor, works in stone, wood and bronze João Lourenço (born 1942) a former footballer with 207 club caps Alberto Costa (born 1947) politician, Minister of Justice, 2005-2009. João Traquina (born 1988) a Portuguese footballer with over 350 club caps João Pedro Silva (born 1989) a Portuguese professional triathlete, competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics The Gift (formed 1994) a Portuguese alternative rock band Loto (formed 2002)