portugal.relax and have fun
Local: Setúbal
Photo: Pousadas de Portugal
portugal.relax and have fun
portugal.relax and have fun
portugal.relax and have fun
portugal.relax and have fun
portugal.relax and have fun
February 2006
What's on
The Fauve Look
An exhibition is to be held on the Fauve movement at the Museu do Chiado, a hundred years after Fauvism’s first appearance at the Salon d’Automne in Paris in 1905.
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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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What's new
Fantasporto 2006
In February, Porto will be hosting the 26th Fantasporto Film Festival. For two weeks, the realm of the imagination, fantasy and science fiction will be the guests of honour at one of the most...
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February is Carnival month!
Come and join in the fun. The streets of various towns and villages in central Portugal will be filled with “Gigantones” and “Cabeçudos” (gigantic and somewhat deformed figures with outsize heads,...
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Carnival for all
The highlight of the Portuguese Carnival is on February 28, Shrove Tuesday. However, throughout the week the city’s streets and public places are filled with parades, dancing and festivities.
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Elvas – A city in festival
Come and enjoy the winter sun at its very best on a visit to the Alentejo. In February, we invite you to come and discover Elvas, a city in the south of Portugal.
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Carnival celebrations in the Algarve
The whole of the Algarve will be in typical party mood at the end of February, but particularly so in Loulé, which will be commemorating its 100th anniversary of Carnival celebrations. Many towns...
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Portuguese International Amateur Golf Championship
In February, Porto Santo golf course will be the setting for appreciating the stroke play of some of Europe’s best amateur golfers. This recently opened course welcomed its 10,000th player in...
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Carnival celebrations on the island of Terceira
From amongst the Azores’ nine islands, we suggest that on this occasion you choose the island of Terceira, paying a visit to Angra do Heroísmo, a 16th-century city that has been classified as...
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It’s time for some fun! Create a surprise at home. Travelling breaks the monotony of your routine and Portugal welcomes you with open arms. Spend some time in a good hotel, or perhaps a house in the country, eating a tasty meal accompanied by a good wine and enjoying life to the full.

In our cosmopolitan cities, like Porto, anything can happen. But remember our traditions. Drive to Trás-os-Montes or across the Serra da Estrela, the highest point on the Portuguese mainland, through villages lost in time, guiding yourself by the castles. They’re the best viewing points. Follow our heritage trails and discover new ways of looking at the Alentejo. You’ll find at least five...

Do you enjoy the seaside in winter? The Atlantic Ocean is irresistible. Relax on the beaches of the Costa do Estoril and visit Lisbon, photographing its unforgettable light and the river that seems to embrace the city.

Enjoy the fun! The Portuguese enjoy their Carnival celebrations, the first holiday of the year. All over Portugal, you’ll see people parading playfully in fancy dress. Some celebrations, in the Algarve or Madeira, are more exuberant and colourful, others are more popular and improvised, like the ones in the Azores. Enjoy the party atmosphere and return home full of energy!
Relaxing Madeira
Madeira has a climate that makes it seem like spring all year round, perfect for engaging in a variety of activities that will afford you even closer contact with this unusually beautiful island....
Porto and the Gaia wine lodges
Walk through the historic city centre and discover the strong character of this city and its people. Take in the bustle of the Ribeira. Look to the skies and discover the towers of the fortress...
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...
Special refuges
Set off and discover Portugal and stay in some unique and very different places. An imposing walled castle, a former convent or monastery, a 17th century manor house or a port producing vineyard...
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...
madeira islands
carnival celebrations
porto e norte
the cult of tradition
lisboa region
personal Experience
beiras
travel in time
5 different looks at alentejo
time is everything
algarve
feel the energy
azores
nature's magic