
Holidays news in Portugal
Latest news and stories about holidays in Portugal for expats and residents.
Latest news and stories about holidays in Portugal for expats and residents.

The first Sunday of May is hers and there is plenty to choose from to make the day extra special. Here are some suggestions for this 3rd of May.


April 25th commemorations. In Porto, a parade through the city streets to Avenida dos Aliados is also planned. Also in this news bulletin, the São Bento Palace has already opened its doors to the public.


The 25th of April celebrations are taking place in the streets, but there are also historic gardens, provocative theatre, and a basket full of traditional flavours.

At the Forte de Santo António da Barra, where Salazar fell from his chair in 1968.

Next Saturday, to celebrate the 52nd anniversary of the 25th of April, the Belém Palace will open its doors for a series of free events, including guided tours of the President of the Republic's residence, concerts, poetry, and debates. During the morning, between 10:30 and 11:30, the Museum of the Presidency of the Republic will host guided tours of the Belém Palace. The palace gardens open at 13:30, and at 15:00, a concert by Agir & Paulo de Carvalho will take place in the Cascade Garden. At the same location, at 15:30, there will be a poetry performance titled 'Verso Solto' by Alice Neto de Sousa, accompanied by Giulia Gallina on the electric autoharp, with Portuguese Sign Language interpretation by Jéssica Ferreira. Shortly after, at 16:00, the venue will host the 'Palavra Futuro' concert featuring Maria Caetano Vilalobos, Maze, Muleca XIII, and Sir Scratch, followed half an hour later by the recital 'O Poema Ensina a Cair na Liberdade' by Raquel Marinho, accompanied by pianist Filipe Raposo. A highlight is the 17:00 conversation between the President of the Republic, António José Seguro, and a group of 25 young people regarding the priorities and challenges of our democracy for the future. The Belém Palace gardens will remain open until 19:00, with the last entry at 17:45. 25th of April: Montenegro to have lunch with Ruy de Carvalho and 'pay tribute to theatre' at the residence. April festivities in Lisbon include music, comedy, and the GNR Mounted Band.

Due to the cultural importance of the Santo Cristo festivities, the Azores will grant public holidays to regional public administration workers based in São Miguel on May 11 and 14.

Abrantes marks the 52nd anniversary of the 25th of April with initiatives between April 24th and 26th. The highlight of the programme is scheduled for the afternoon of April 25th, with the inauguration of Liberty Square.

It sounds like a childhood question, but the answer is a mix of astronomy, tradition, and even an “algorithm”. Along the way, a trip to Valencia where Portuguese is being learned (and there are more and more fans).

Coimbra is a holiday destination these days. Thousands of people are seeking out the city's history. The main attraction is the University, a World Heritage site, but the streets of the city centre are also part of the itinerary. Hotel occupancy is around 75 percent, a drop attributed to the war in Iran.

Pedro Coutinho, parish priest of the Church of Carnaxide, appeared on 'Olá, Bom Dia!' to discuss the traditions of this season, such as Good Friday, which he considers to be 'a day of mourning'.

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Braga's Holy Week is expected to generate an economic return of 16 million euros. Hotels are almost fully booked.
The GNR recommends that drivers practice 'attentive, cautious, and defensive driving so that the festive period is spent safely.' The 'Easter 2026' operation begins this Thursday.

The Public Security Police also has its 'Police Always Present: Safe Easter 2026' operation underway.

An exploration of the historical and cultural origins of the Easter holiday.
From sin to indulgence, by the seaside or in the garden, there are several options to gather the family at the table (without having to cook for them) on the morning or at lunchtime on April 5th.

Let us all, everyone, everyone, enter fully into Holy Week towards the Resurrection of Jesus!

From egg hunts and Sunday brunches to traditional offerings, there are options for every taste. With the festive season just around the corner, we have gathered 35 activities from the north to the south of the country.

A guide covering essential information for planning holidays, including booking tips and managing additional leave days.

Families looking for an Easter getaway in the Algarve will find a packed programme of festive-themed food and activities at the Viceroy at Ombria Algarve this April. “This Easter, Viceroy The post Easter celebrated in style at Viceroy at Ombria Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident.

There is one week left until Father's Day, marked on March 19th. In the race to share memories and affection, there are visits, exhibitions, wine, cinema, poetry, chocolates, and other challenges.

The commentator on 'Tarde das Estrelas' says the couple complement each other very well.

The actress is on holiday in Costa Rica accompanied by Nic von Rupp.

When parents separate, Christmas stops being just a celebration: it also becomes a negotiation. How can children — and adults — be protected from the battle over timetables, comparisons and guilt?

For João Pedro Gomes, although the king cake still appears on Portuguese tables, fewer and fewer people are eating it.

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