Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
February
Winter sees fewer crowds and lower prices along with abundant rainfall, particularly
in the north. Coastal temperatures are cool but mild, while inland sees frigid days.
Many resorts remain shuttered until spring.
Carnaval
Portugal's Carnaval features much merry-making in the pre-Lenten celebrations. Loulé
boasts the best parades, while Lisbon, Nazaré and Viana do Castelo all throw a respectable
bash.
Fantasporto
Porto's world-renowned two-week international festival (
www.fantasporto.com
) of fantasy,
horror and just plain weird films.