The festival, which was recognised by UNESCO as World Heritage, was last held in 2015. The aim is to decorate one hundred streets with paper flowers handmade by local residents.
Campo Maior Flower Festival awarded UNESCO 'seal' from 8 to 16 August
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Context & Explainers
Alentejo is a large region in southern Portugal that covers roughly one-third of the country and is known for agriculture, vineyards, historic towns like Évora, and rural tourism. Bad weather that damages structures and tourist units in Alentejo can disrupt local services and bookings, so visitors and business owners in the region should expect possible closures and repair costs.






