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SuggestionsPopular Saints’ FestivalsJune is the month of celebrations and festivities for the Popular Saints throughout the country on the nights of St. Anthony, St. John and St. Peter.The main ones are the Festas de Lisboa, on 12 and 13 June, St. Anthony’s day, and in Porto on the (...)
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SuggestionsCarnival of Podence, World HeritageThe ancient Carnival held in the village of Podence is one of the most important traditional events of northern Portugal. The strong participation of the local community that has managed to preserve this tradition for centuries and its current (...)
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SuggestionsViana do Castelo – Accessible ItineraryRight beside the sea, at the mouth of the River Lima, Viana do Castelo has been recognised throughout history for its importance in activities related to the sea, both for the part it played in the Portuguese Discoveries of the 15th and 16th (...)
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SuggestionsPortuguese Way of St. James – Central RouteThe most frequently used Portuguese Way of St. James is the Central Route, which passes through Lisbon, Coimbra and Porto. It is fully waymarked from Lisbon with the unmistakable yellow arrows that mark the Ways of St. James, and sometimes with a (...)
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SuggestionsMadeira: Islands for LoversThe archipelago of Madeira is synonymous with charm and sophistication, making it the ideal place for a holiday tour filled with romantic possibilities.In Funchal, let yourself be charmed by the bright colours of the Mercado dos Lavradores, a market (...)
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SuggestionsAstrotourismNatural areas untouched by humans already draw visitors to Portugal, their appeal extending to the sky that envelops them. These destinations invite you to look up and appreciate the beauty of stars, planets, and other celestial objects visible to (...)
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SuggestionsLands of Foz CôaFoz Côa became known for the rock engravings of the Côa Valley which, although 25,000 years old, were revealed to the world when they became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1998.But the lands of Foz Côa have many reasons to attract attention and a (...)
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SuggestionsPortuguese Pão-de-Ló RoutePortugal is a country rich in gastronomy and sweets; a very Lusitanian characteristic, of serving and delighting those at the table. But among so many traditional cakes and sweets, ready to add the finishing touches on a hearty meal or to bring (...)
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SuggestionsIndustrial Tourism in São João da MadeiraSão João da Madeira provides the opportunity for a different kind of itinerary to see how Portugal’s traditional industries are still preserved.The points of interest on this visit are the region’s old industries that still exist and are now part of (...)
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SuggestionsCruises in PortugalThe sea is a natural way of getting to Portugal and a good starting point to gain an insight into the history of this country of explorers. Boats from all over the world dock here, whether via the Atlantic to the west, or the Mediterranean to the (...)
