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 official national holiday of Portugal, celebrated annually on June 10th to commemorate the poet Luís de Camões and the Portuguese people worldwide.
A brief summary of the low-key Portugal Day commemorations held on the island of Madeira.
On this Portugal Day, we wander between a Perpetual Reliquary, Camões outside of books, national stories and legends, the Gil Vicente Festivals, and the Sing Together! party.
The President begins the June 10th celebrations in Terceira with greetings to the Representative of the Republic for the Azores. Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa attends the military ceremony as a former President.
The towns of Marvão and Valencia de Alcantara celebrate Portugal Day together.
The President of the Republic starts the official commemorations for Portugal Day on the island of Terceira.
This is the first Portugal Day marked together by António José Seguro and Luís Montenegro. The inhabitants of Terceira say they are proud to host the Portugal Day celebrations.
A 'getaway' is the perfect term to describe a long weekend. The June holidays make Madeira a preferred destination, though many locals from Madeira are also seeking out other locations.
The celebrations for Portugal Day in Madeira will be limited to the flag-raising ceremony this year.
Today marks Ear Day across the country, also known as Ascension Thursday. It symbolises the connection to nature, and in the country's largest city, this ritual continues. In various streets and corners of Lisbon, the colourful and symbolic bouquet is being bought and sold.
A reference to the religious celebrations in Fátima, Portugal, marking the anniversary of the apparitions of the Virgin Mary.
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'.
