Latest news and stories about local traditions in Portugal for expats and residents.
An artistic creation and community intervention project brings together professional and amateur photographers for a “sensitive reading of the territory”. In the summer, there will be an exhibition in an urban space.
Loulé is preparing to host one of its most important annual events this weekend with the return of the Festa da Mãe Soberana. The festivities begin this Sunday, April 5, The post Loulé hosts “biggest religious celebration south of Fátima” appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Braga reveals a vibrant gastronomy, where Minho tradition coexists with contemporary offerings. From signature kitchens to neighbourhood taverns, the city preserves flavours made with soul and memory, which see increased demand during the Holy Week celebrations.
A bakery used dozens of kilograms of ingredients to make the giant Folar.
Today we talk about the Lamas market, with a picturesque description by Aquilino in his 1947 work 'Caminhos Errados'; what was bought at this weekly fair, and who frequented it.
The Bread and Flavours Festival runs until this Sunday, March 22, in Ílhavo. Padas, folares, and sweet bread are the highlights of the event, which celebrates the traditions of the village of Vale de Ílhavo, this year enhanced by the addition of Serra da Estrela cheese from Celorico da Beira.
Between Paredes and Paços de Ferreira, you can taste the local flavours, from wood-oven roasted kid goat to the increasingly famous Doce Tremoceiro. In the heart of the Sousa Valley, the journey is defined by the landscape and the heritage that is part of the Romanesque Route. Watch this Saturday (11:35 am) on SIC Notícias.
The Festival dos Moinhos is returning to Águeda on April 11-12, 2026, marking its second edition. This event celebrates Portugal’s traditional mills, their cultural significance, and the surrounding landscapes, integrating activities related to heritage, gastronomy, and nature. Part of the Rota dos Moinhos de Portugal, the festival aims to promote local traditions, historical stories, and community engagement, positioning Águeda as a key destination for cultural tourism. The event emphasizes connecting past and present through various initiatives, fostering local identity and preserving regional customs.
