portugal.summer holidays
portugal.summer holidays
portugal.summer holidays
portugal.summer holidays
portugal.summer holidays
portugal.summer holidays
July 2007
What's on
Centenary of the ISAF - International Sailing Federation
The first centenary of the International Sailing Federation [ISAF] will be celebrated in Estoril, from July 11-13, 2007.
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50 years of Portuguese Art
Between June 6 and September 9, discover some of the finest examples of Portuguese art produced over the last 50 years, at the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation.
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World Music Festival
Each year, during the last weekend in July, the largest Portuguese event in the area of world music is held, the Festival Músicas do Mundo – the World Music Festival.
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Trophy of Portugal - Breitling Med Cup
In August, one of the events of the Breitling Med Cup will be held in the waters of the Atlantic Ocean, near Portimão.
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Nations’ Cup
At the end of August, the Nations’ Cup will be bringing some of European Golf’s most talented young players to the Algarve.
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Estoril Jazz - Jazz on a Summer Day
See jazz concerts during Estoril Jazz and be seduced by the cosmopolitan glamour of Estoril.
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What's new
Regattas in the Azores
When one mentions the Azores, the first thing that comes to mind is the sea. Everything in the Archipelago invites us to practise nautical sports... and maritime sailing in this region is a unique...
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Kitesurf World Championships Portimão
Prepare to be blown away by the spectacular manoeuvres of the world's finest kite surfers who will fly and glide over the sea in Portimão in July.
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Rally Vinho da Madeira
The European Rayy Championship is hosted in the spectacular landscapes of the island of Madeira in early August.
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TMN Sudoeste Festival
The TMN Sudoeste Festival, the biggest summer festival in Portugal, takes place in August in Zambujeira do Mar, a fishing town on the Alentejo coast famous for its beautiful beaches.
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Festival of the Oceans
Don't miss the return of the Festival of the Oceans, from July 28 to August 12, held along the riverfront zone between the Parque das Nações, Belém and the historic centre.
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Choosing the ideal holiday destination for the whole family is not necessarily impossible. Why? Because, the perfect solution is Portugal!

There'll be no shortage of good weather for practising open-air activities. And 850 km of coastline with long rolling beaches, many with Blue Flag classification, make the country the ideal holiday spot. You can go for a dip in the sea, play in the sand, be a surfer for the day, go on a bicycle ride or nature walk, see dolphins and whales and even depart on a safari! There’s plenty to see and do.

Choose one of the parents and children's programmes offered by the finest hotels and resorts. The Pousada luxury inns or Manor Houses of Portugal, located in welcoming, historic buildings, represent an excellent accommodation option.

And, if you travel through the country you'll discover the many wonders of Portugal! World heritage monuments, castles where princes and princesses once lived, stories of famous navigators, mediaeval towns, unique landscapes… the vital ingredients for unforgettable holidays.

For all these reasons and more, don't you think we have the perfect solution for you?
Summer Holidays
Whether you’re on the coast or deep in the countryside, the weather and the scenery never let you down. An unrivalled variety of resorts make the Algarve a wonderful place to spend time, even in...
Sun in the islands
For a cosmopolitan yet discreet atmosphere, swimming pools overlooking the sea and mile after mile of beautiful scenery, visit the island of Madeira. With crystal-clear waters and a sea...
Safari, Alentejo
You could be in the African savannah. But you’re not – you’re in Badoca Park, in the heart of the Alentejo. Don't miss the chance to go along and make sure you take a camera. Go to Herdade da...
Tidal mills and Dolphins
If you’re in Lisbon, escape from the city for a while and spend a different day on the south side of the River Tagus.
Wonders of Portugal
Come to Portugal and gain first-hand experience of the principal monuments that serve as a testimony to the country's long history. Or revisit existing monuments, with a fresh...
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