portugal.enjoy the spring
portugal.enjoy the spring
portugal.enjoy the spring
portugal.enjoy the spring
portugal.enjoy the spring
portugal.enjoy the spring
April 2006
What's on
Frida Kahlo Exhibition
The most important collection of different works by the Mexican artist Frida Kahlo can be seen in Lisbon, at the Centro Cultural de Belém.
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St. Francis Xavier – His Life and Times
The life of St. Francis Xavier depicted in roughly 300 works of art, including painting, sculpture, gold and silverware and decorative arts, originating from European state and private collections.
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Festivals of the Holy Spirit
Discover the Festivals of the Holy Ghost in the Azores, held especially in Terceira and also in São Jorge and Pico, which attract large numbers of visitors to the islands.
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What's new
Berardo Collection at the Fundação de Serralves
The Casa de Serralves is returning to the times of its original foundation with a display of objects and furniture from the 1930s belonging to the Berardo Collection.
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Cycle of concerts at the Casa da Música
The Porto National Orchestra is set to present the public with yet another cycle of concerts.
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Music Festival 2006
Celebrating its seventh anniversary, the Music Festival returns once more in April to Centro Cultural de Belém. An event that promises to “stir passions” and celebrate European Baroque music.
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Indie Lisboa 2006
The International Lisboa Independent Film Festival dedicates its third annual event to the film directors Michael Glawogger, Jay Rosenblatt, Nobuhiro Suwa and Edgar Pêra.
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Easter Mysteries in Idanha
Now that the magic of spring is in the air, discover the mysteries of Easter in Idanha-a-Nova.
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Easter in Castelo de Vide
This is one of the most important local events, bearing testimony to this region’s historic past, where elements of Jewish culture have become incorporated over the years into Catholic practices.
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Alentejo Cuisine
Visit the Alentejo and taste some of the more traditional dishes of the region’s special Easter gastronomy.
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In Loulé and São Brás de Alportel
Get to know two of the Algarve’s most important traditional festivals, the Festa da Mãe Soberana and the Festa da Aleluia.
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We all like to celebrate whatever the time of year. But in this case, the arrival of Spring is an excellent reason to venture outside. Come and join us. Surprise your family and take them abroad.

Attend the Baroque music festival in the Centro Cultural de Belém or observe more traditional Easter celebrations. Catch a glimpse of authentic and joyful Portugal in Idanha-a-Nova, Castelo de Vide, Loulé and São Brás de Alportel. During local festivities you’ll be able to discover unique design items and moments of genuine popular inspiration in embroidery, glass and ceramic works. Take some home with you.

Travel through time, from the era of São Francisco Xavier, portrayed in a current exhibition Lisboa, to the marvels of contemporary art in the Berardo Collection in the Serralves Foundation in Oporto. Then relax at a riverfront esplanade and soak up the summer sun in the late afternoon. You’ll be spoilt for choice when deciding on the best spot to have dinner. But one thing you can be sure of – a good meal washed down with some fine wine!

Have fun and enjoy the Spring!
Festivities in Portugal
Celebrations for patron saints and the Virgin Mary are liveliest. You’ll find music, dancing, plenty of colour and streets full of flowers. But the Festa das Flores (Flower Festival) in Madeira or...
Traditional arts
In modern Portugal, skilled craftsmen continue to work with filigree, weaving clay and glass threads. These contemporary artisans are proud of their creative heritage.The quality of our ceramics...
Portuguese Wines
Wherever you are in the country, there’s a chance to find out about the people and places involved in making Portuguese wine. It’s an opportunity not to be missed. Lose yourself in the stunning...
Gastronomic hideaways
With a very varied countryside and culture, our gastronomy reflects the variety of customs, recipes and raw materials. Certain restaurants, whether refined or relaxed, have such strong traditions...
Relax
Experience the pleasures of the great outdoors and enjoy our country’s mild climate. Start on the coast at one of the many places along Portugal’s long coastline where you can enjoy water sports....
madeira islands
flower festival
porto e norte
region of deep devotion
lisboa region
a very personal experience
centro
traditions of the beiras
alentejo
live the tradition
azores
nature's magic
algarve
feel the energy