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( www.ollinkanportugal.com ) Held in June on the shores of the Rio Ave. Musicians from the
Americas, Africa and throughout Europe rock Vila do Conde with three nights of free mu-
sic.
RELIGIOUS
Festa de São João
The town's biggest event takes place on the days leading up to 23 June, with fireworks,
concerts, a traditional boat parade and a religious procession through the streets.
Curtas
( www.curtas.pt ) For 18 years running, this seaside hamlet has been hosting an edgy and popu-
lar short film fest each July.
FILM
Feira Nacional
de Artesanato
( http://fna.vconde.org ) A major fair showcasing Portuguese handicrafts is on during the last
week of July and the first week of August.
HANDICRAFTS FAIR
Sleeping
Parque de Campismo
da Árvore
( 252 633 225; www.cnm.org.pt ; Rua do Cabreiro, Árvore; sites per adult/tent €6/5; ) Tightly packed
and well shaded, this campsite is 3km from town, right next to Praia da Árvore.
CAMPGROUND
Pensão Patarata
( 252 631 894; Cais das Lavandeiras 18; s/d €30/40; ) Looking over the river, off the southwest
corner of the square, this place has simple but sweet rooms with high ceilings and wooden
furnishings, and all have river views. Breakfast is served at extra cost.
GUESTHOUSE
Forte São João Baptista
( 252 240 600; www.fortesaojoao.pt ; Av Brasil; s/d €50/60; ) Hidden within the forbidding,
metres-thick stone walls of a 17th-century fort is this oasis of luxury. The hotel's eight
rooms are cosy but plush, and popular on party nights ( Click here ) , even if you do have to
forfeit your keys until 6am.
HOTEL
Estalagem do Brazão
GUESTHOUSE €€
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