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Quando |
Evento |
Descrição |
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February |
Loulé Carnival |
The event, which is widely regarded as
one of the best in Portugal, is
comprised of a procession of floats, and
a great deal of singing and dancing. |
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May – June |
The Algarve International Music Festival |
One of the most important events on the
local calendar, the festival includes a
collection of renowned musicians, from
both the local area and abroad,
performing in numerous venues throughout
the region. |
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August |
The Seafood Festival |
One of the largest gastronomical events
in the Algarve region, this festival
offers a spectacular range of
traditionally cooked dishes. |
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September |
The Algarve Folklore Festival
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This festival brings together colourful
music and dance groups from all over
Portugal to perform in the various towns
and resorts of the Algarve. |
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Quando |
Evento |
Descrição |
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January |
New Year |
The city goes onto the streets to
welcome the new year with parties and
parades. |
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February/March (Shrove Tuesday) |
Carnaval |
Students celebrate Carnival during the
week commencing on Shrove Tuesday and
before the pious interval of Lent. |
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February |
Festival das Musicos e dos Portos |
Every year a different port city in the
world is invited to perform their
traditional music in Lisbon together
with the most famous Fado singers. |
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March |
Super Bock Super Rock Festival |
Named after a well-known beer, this is
the first big rock festival in
Portugal's music calendar. |
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March/April |
The King Juan Carlos’ Cup |
This annual competition consists of a
number of International Dragon Class
regattas and is a sporting event of
major national and international
importance. |
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25th April |
Freedom Day |
Marks the Revolution of the Carnations
in 1974, when Portugal shook off an
oppressive regime |
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April |
Estoril Tennis Open |
The ATP/WTA Estoril Open opens the clay
court competition season. Every year,
some of the best tennis players in the
world take part in this competition.
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April/May |
International Bridge Tournament |
Hundreds of top ranking Portuguese and
international bridge players to compete
for the Grand International Bridge Prize. |
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April/May |
World Amateur Golf Festival |
A 10-day festival of golf at several
Costa Azul and Estoril-Sintra courses.
Apart from the golf, there is an
exciting social programme for both the
participants and their non-playing
partners. |
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1st May |
Labour Day |
A special day for workers and trade
unions, celebrated with parades and
speeches. |
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May |
Annual Pilgrimage to Fatima |
On 13 May 1917 the Virgin Mary
reportedly appeared to three children in
the fields near Fatima. Today more than
four million people make the pilgrimage
here. |
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Early May |
Bullfighting Opening Season at the Campo
Pequeno |
One of Portugal’s most controversial
sports begins its season at the Campo
Pequeno, one of the largest bullrings in
the world. Note that in the Portuguese
version of the bullfight, the bull is
not killed. |
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26 May |
Corpus Christi |
This feast day is dedicated to the
exaltation of the actual presence of
Christ in the eucharist. |
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May |
Easter |
A religious festival that also marks the
beginning of the summer season. |
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10th June |
Portugal Day or Camões & the Communities
Day |
The National Day of Portugal. It
commemorates the anniversary of the
death of Luis de Camões, Portugal’s
national poet. |
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June |
Estoril and Sintra: Classic Cars
Competition |
Dozens of vintage, museum quality cars
assemble. An international jury awards
prizes for the beauty and condition of
the cars. |
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June |
Cascais Sailing Week |
This is a major event in the sporting
calendar, which draws sportsmen from
around the world. |
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June/July |
European Wave Freestyle Funboard
Champions |
Every year, the world’s best surfers
come to Guincho Beach to compete in the
European Championship. |
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July (first fortnight) |
Jazz on a Summer's Day |
Some of the best exponents of jazz and
thousands of enthusiasts flock for a
series of concerts. |
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12th – 30th June |
Festas dos Santos Populares |
Lisbon fetes its patron saint, St
Anthony with parades in each district
and music and dancing until dawn, and
can last many days. |
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August |
Festival dos Oceanos |
In honour of Portugal’s maritime
traditions, this festival encompasses
music, tours, regattas, and parades. |
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July/August |
Estoril Coast International Crafts Fair |
Portugal’s longest established crafts
fair creates a wonderful opportunity to
sample the food and to enjoy music and
folk dancing from many different regions. |
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July – September, every weekend |
BaixAnima Street Festival |
Music, dance, theatre, circus, sports
and a touch of the bizarre mingle at
Lisbon's summer BaixAnima festival. |
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15th August |
Feast of the Assumption |
The feast marks the height of the summer
season of religious festivals and
commemorates the patron saint of the
respective village/town. |
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August, second fortnight of August |
Estoril Coast International Dogs' Show |
This is Portugal’s oldest, biggest and
most prestigious dog show. Hundreds of
dogs from both Portugal and abroad are
assessed and awarded prizes by an
international jury. |
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September |
Portugal's Motorcycle Grand Prix |
This event is held annually, with races,
shows and other events. An opportunity
to see the very best on two wheels. |
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5th October |
Republic Day |
On this day in 1910, Portugal was
proclaimed a republic and has since
celebrated the day with parades and
festivities. |
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1 November |
All Saints Day |
All Saint’s Day commemorates the
faithful departed. It is observed with
special masses and processions to
cemeteries. |
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November |
Festival do Vinhosk |
Sample some of Portugal’s best wines in
a festival celebrating the country’s
famed vintages. |
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November |
International Golf Weekk |
The golf schedule includes a number of
tournaments and this is one of the best. |
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November |
National Horse Fair |
This extremely popular event focuses on
equestrian activities, with competitions,
games, exhibitions and parades at the
fairground and around the town. |
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5th December |
International Marathon |
One of the more popular marathons in
Europe, attracting thousands of
participants, including the big names to
the professional race. |
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8th December |
Feast of the Immaculate Conception |
A religious festival celebrating the
Virgin Mary. |
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1st December |
Independence Day |
An important public holiday
commemorating the restoration of
independence from Spain in 1640. |
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24th – 25th December |
Christmas |
The last religious festival in the year,
when Portuguese households celebrate
with the midnight Mass in church and
roast chicken feasts at home. |
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Quando |
Evento |
Descrição |
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January (annual) |
Feast of St Amaro |
This is one of the most important
religious feasts of Santa Cruz Council
District, for which a traditional local
feast is held. It symbolically ends the
Christmas festivities. |
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January (annual) |
Poncha Festival |
Throughout the month of January, in all
Council Areas of Madeira, there are
displays of the local Handicraft and
gastronomical delights on offer. |
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February(annual) |
Feast of the Compadres |
This feast is marked by gigantic
figurines, which are paraded around the
town by the enthusiastic public,
together with much music, dancing and
revelry. |
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February(annual) |
Carnival |
A two-week period filled with revelry
and festivities, as the whole island
celebrates with parties, music, dance
and colourful parades. |
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April(annual) |
Flower Festival |
This festival of Madeira is its biggest
draw, with street parades and floats,
music and dance, exhibits and shows, all
covered with the sight and scent of the
island’s flowers. |
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June (annual) |
Atlantic Fireworks Festival |
Sky-blossoms of every colour and size
delight the spectator during this
festival. |
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1st July (annual) |
Day of the Region |
This event celebrates Madeira’s
establishment of political autonomy,
enshrined in the Constitution of
Portugal. |
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End July (annual) |
Wine Rally |
Madeira’s largest sporting event sees
the world’s best rally drivers careening
around the island’s rugged tracks. |
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14th – 15th Aug(annual) |
Our Lady of Monte Feast |
Considered the most important religious
festival, this feast day is celebrated
by both Madeira’s populace and their
kinsmen around the world. |
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Early Sept(annual) |
Wine Festival |
The festival marks the beginning of the
grape harvest throughout the island, and
harkens back to the days of the
country’s earliest settlers, who first
planted the vineyards. |
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Early Oct(annual) |
Regional Meeting of Bands |
The regional bands gather in Ribeira
Brava to compete for the year’s title
and take part in the citywide
celebrations after the event. |
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Early Dec/Early Jan(annual) |
End of Year Festivities |
Throughout the Christmas and New Year
season, there are fireworks, parades,
shows, parties and other events to mark
the birth of Christ, the end of the old
year and the coming of the new. |
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Quando |
Evento |
Descrição |
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February |
Fatasporto – International Film Festival |
A great film celebration in the most
popular cinema festival in Portugal.
Fantasporto has a competitive character
under the fantastic genre for which it
is known, paying close attention to the
emerging directions in its New Directors’
Week. |
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End March/ Early April |
Interceltic Festival |
A popular display of traditional music,
with bands coming from around the
Iberian peninsula to participate.
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June |
S. Joao Festivities |
The local inhabitants fete their patron
saints during this month, with displays
of pottery figures as well as the
traditional festive celebrations. |
|
June |
International Swimming Meet |
This event, is part of the world
swimming circuit of the sport and sees
the participation of more than 400
athletes. |
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July (last week) |
International Folklore Festival |
Porto inhabitants and visitors relive
the spirit and adventure of folktales
during this event, drawing an
international audience. |
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July |
Porto Cartoon World Festival |
This is one of the three main worldwide
competitions in the cartoons industry,
with thousands of participants and
visitors taking part. |
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September |
International Music Contest |
This contest is exclusively dedicated to
the piano and welcomes pianists from
around the world. |
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December |
Sao Silvestre Running Race |
This unusual race takes place at night,
during the Christmas festivities, when
the city is embellished with Christmas
lights. |
|
December |
Handicraft Fair |
The Porto Handicraft Fair is held during
the Christmas season, and showcases the
best in traditional crafts and fare. |
