portugal.lisboa, light at first sight
Place: Lisboa
Photo: Paulo Magalhães
portugal.lisboa, light at first sight
portugal.lisboa, light at first sight
portugal.lisboa, light at first sight
portugal.lisboa, light at first sight
portugal.lisboa, light at first sight
August 2006
What's on
Sagres Surf Fest
Beach, Surf and Music are some of the key ingredients of Sagres Surf Fest, that will be held for the first time this year in Sagres, in the Algarve.
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Paredes de Coura Festival
In August, don't miss the four-day Paredes de Coura Festival. Bands, playing mainly alternative rock, perform in a natural amphitheatre at the river beach of Tabuão, near the town of Paredes de...
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Festas Gualterianas
If you visit Guimarães during the first weekend in August, you will be able to enjoy the Festas Gualterianas, which have brought great life and entertainment to this city for more than a century.
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What's new
TMN Sudoeste Festival
The biggest summer festival in Portugal.
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Madeira Wine Festival
In Madeira, during the grape harvest.
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Maré de Agosto (August Tides) Festival
This year, the Azores will host the 22nd edition of the August Tides festival.
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Medieval Festivities
A journey through time in Castro Marim and Silves.
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Andanças Festival
Andanças...the Festival for doers and gogetters!
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Jazz in Lisbon
Lisbon will be the capital of Jazz this August.
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Religious festivities in Oporto and the North of Portugal
Devotion and faith in popular festivities.
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Tradition, Romance, Culture, Entertainment, Modernity, Emotion. In other words, Lisbon! If you’ve already booked your trip, consult our suggests and plan your holiday. If you haven’t yet decided, accept our invitation and surrender to the city’s seductive power.

Artists and visitors from throughout the world - in film, song and words - have paid homage to Lisbon’s famous natural light, that serves as the best guide for understanding this city of contrasts. From the oldest quarters to ultra-modern architectural works, the city is immersed in history, but always alive and dynamic.

The city may also serve as a starting point. Be prepared to be amazed by the romantic spirit of Sintra. Follow the footsteps of the Knights Templar to Tomar. Visit monasteries classified as World Heritage sites in Alçobaça and Batalha. And to round off your trip, respond to the call of the sea and relax on the beach.

As you get to know Lisboa Region, you’ll enter a world of many possibilities: for you and the entire family. But, when all is said and done, the city is ultimately a very personal experience that is renewed at every visit. Come and discover your Lisbon.
Lisbon for children
Lisbon is a perfect city to spend a few days with the children. It is safe and friendly, the climate is favourable and it is easy to get around on foot. And that is all in addition to the...
Five viewpoints to the ...
Not very far from the centre of Lisbon, the area to the south of the River Tagus has many little nooks and crannies of incomparable beauty and romanticism, ideal for those in love.
Adventure
Whether you prefer the countryside or the sea, surfing or rafting, hang-gliding or paragliding, Portugal is the perfect destination for anyone seeking a challenge. There are all kinds of...
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the call of the sea
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following the templars
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majestic monasteries
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full of history
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pure dazzlement