What's on

[siobhanwf]

For those who are "up north" or Central Zezere near Fundão, are holding their first Annual Festival of Opera, Song and Singing.

This will take place during the first two weeks of August 2011

Zezere Arts - Festival 2011

[canoeman]

Originally Posted by siobhanwf

For those who are "up north" or Central Zezere near Fundão, are holding their first Annual Festival of Opera, Song and Singing.

This will take place during the first two weeks of August 2011

Zezere Arts - Festival 2011

that's like saying Birmingham's in the North

[siobhanwf]

Other festival throughout August

Alcobaça, a Feira de São Bernardo, Since the Middle Ages the Fair of St. Bernard, is held annually in August in Alcobaça, São Bernardo is founder of the Cistercian Order. This is where farmers and craftsmen swap and sell their products. Currently, this event brings together tradition and modernity in a wide range of products and lots of entertainment.20-24 August


Aljubarrota,The historic date, August 14, which marks the victory of the Portuguese troops commanded by Don John I of Portugal and his constable D. Nuno Alvares Pereira, on the Castilian army of King Juan I of Castile, which took place in the field of S. George, between the towns of Leiria and Alcobaça, is celebrated in the village of Aljubarrota with Medieval Fair.
12 TO 15 AUGUST 2011

The Romaria da Nossa Senhora da Agonía (Our Lady of Sorrows) held in Viana do Castelo around August 20 includes an impressive parade of floats, displays of local crafts, carnival giants (gigantones), local music, nightly fireworks and lots of drinking.

The Festas Gualterianas (St Walter) has been held in Guimaraes on the first weekend of August since 1452.

The Festa Sao Bartolomeu held in Porto (Sunday after August 24) sees a procession of puppets and a healthy plunge in the sea at Foz do Douro.

Lisbon's Ocean Festival celebrates the city's links with the high seas with boat races and numerous special events.

The Week of the Sea Festival in Horta on the island of Faial in the Azores is a 7-day festa of marine sports and traditional whaling boat regattas held in mid-month.

The Rio Formosa Festival in the Cathedral square of Faro is a latter-day, civic seafood and beer festival focused on the need to preserve the area's Rio Formosa lagoon.

The festival of Our Lady of Seafarers in Cascais sees images of saints carried through the town's streets and then on to fishing boats - also bullrunning, music, fireworks and lots of food.

The Feira de Sao Mateus in Viseu takes place from mid-August to its climax on September 21 (Dia do Sao Mateus). There are bullfights, fado and folk dancing at this agricultural fair.

The Festas de N.S. dos Remedios takes place in Lamego from the end of August to mid-September.

[siobhanwf]

Originally Posted by canoeman

that's like saying Birmingham's in the North

Well it is isn't it north of watford

[siobhanwf]

The festival of Nossa Senhora da Agonia is held on the weekend nearest 20 August every year in Viana do Castelo. It is the largest religious festival in the Minho and one of the most popular and lively festivals in the country. This is an experience that is hard to forget

The historical town centre of Viana do Castelo is one of the best preserved in the country. Praça da República with its 16th century fountain in the centre and colourful esplanades has some splendid buildings such as the old town chambers and the Charity meeting rooms

[siobhanwf]

12 August – International Youth Day


CP offers free trips in the trains of the regional services and Urban trains of Lisbon, Coimbra and Oporto, to all youngsters from 12 to 25 years.

This promotion is valid between 00h00 of 12 August and 3h00 a.m. of 13 August.

For the fourth year in a row, the Instituto Português da Juventude, I.P.J., with the support of other entities, will provide conditions to offer you a different day, with advantages in transport, culture, leisure and other events.

TAKE NOTE: To benefit from these advantages you just need to show your ID or equivalent document with picture and birth date in the Staffed Sales Points or to our staff onboard the urban trains* if you board in a station without Staffed Sales Points.

*In the Urban Trains of Lisbon, you just need to show the ID in the access gates or onboard the trains.

[siobhanwf]

The historic steam train will be back on the Douro line in 2011. The hundred-year-old engine and the five historic carriages will be waiting to take you on a steam journey between Régua and Tua.

Comboio Histrico :: CP :: (Verso Portuguesa)

[canoeman]

All train travel is 1/2 price if your 65+, just show Passport or ID

[Maggy Crawford]

... And our village festa in Graça, nr Pedrógão Grande from 13-15 August which is the reason we are going to Spain for four days to avoid it. 18 hours a day of a limited range of old portuguese pop music played continuously on a loop from the four speakers on the church steeple which can be heard for at least five kilometres away.

[siobhanwf]

Originally Posted by canoeman

All train travel is 1/2 price if your 65+, just show Passport or ID

Good point!

Further details:


:: CP :: (English Language version)