Renowned for its great explorers, Portugal certainly offers much for todays intrepid traveller. Below is our guide to some of the most popular portugese sights and sounds, from the majestic capital of Lisbon and on to the awesome coastlines of the Algarve and the island of Madeira...
JANUARYThe Dakar Rally - Lisbon, Portugal
January
alvor beach algarve
FEBRUARYMadeira Carnival - Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
February
Fantasporto.
Oporto International Film Festival - Oporto, Portugal
February/March
APRILLisbon's Belem Cultural Centre Music Festival - Lisbon, Portugal
April
International Music Festival of Castelo Branco - Castelo Brance, Portugal
April/May
MAYAnnual Pilgrimage to Fatima - Fatima, Portugal
May
Algarve
International Film Festival - Portimao, Portugal
May
JULYBeer Festival - Lisbon, Portugal
July/August
praia da gale sunset
AUGUSTPilgrimage to St Tome and St James - Anca, Portugal
August
Noites
Ritual Rock - Porto, Portugal
August
SEPTEMBERLisbon Gay and Lesbian Film Festival - Lisbon, Portugal
September
Avante Festival (music and dance) - Quinta da Princesa, Portugal
September
OCTOBERGulbenkian Orchestra - Lisbon, Portugal
October - June
quinta do lago
NOVEMBERNational Horse Fair - Golega, Portugal
November
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