Category: <span>Portugal’s Festivals</span>

Chestnuts and Bonfires: Celebrating Magusto in Rural Portugal

Magusto is one of Portugal’s most heartfelt traditions. Every November, villages gather around bonfires to roast chestnuts, drink local wine, and celebrate St. Martin’s Day — a cultural festival that blends history, food, and the warmth of rural community life.

Pilgrimage on horseback that connects the municipalities of Moita and Viana do Alentejo

The Pilgrimage on Horseback, which connects the towns of Moita and Viana do Alentejo, is a centuries-old tradition shared by the two counties and one of the largest equestrian events…

Festivals in Portugal

No matter what time of year it is, there's a festival going on in Portugal, and the locals know how to party. Outdoor concerts and popular saints' festivals, especially in…

Feast of St Anthony: a Festival of Sardines in Lisbon

The small cobblestone alleyways of the old areas - Alfama, Castelo, Bica, Bairro Alto, and Madragoa – fill with music, dance, grilled sardines, wine and beer, and free entertainment for…

Holidays and Festivals in Portugal

Throughout the year, the generally staid and courteous Portuguese have numerous opportunities to let their hair down and celebrate with friends and family. Each municipality has a patron saint and…

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