Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
August
The mercury rises higher in August, with sweltering days best spent at the beach. This
is Portugal's busiest tourist month, and reserving ahead is essential.
Festas de Cidade e Gualterianas
The old city of Guimarães brings revellers from across the region to its colourful proces-
sions with allegorical floats, plus folk dancing, fireworks and bands (
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Festival do Sudoeste
The Alentejan Glastonbury, in Zambujeira do Mar, attracts a young, surfy crowd with huge
parties and big-name bands headlining.
Festival do Marisco
Seafood lovers should not miss this grand culinary fest in Olhão. Highlights include region-
al specialities such as chargrilled fish, caldeirada (fish stew) and cataplana (a kind of Por-
tuguese paella); there's also live music.
Romaria de Nossa Senhora d'Agonia
The Minho's most spectacular festival, in Viana do Castelo, has elaborate street paintings,
folk costume parades, drumming, giant puppets and much merry-making. (
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Feira de São Mateus
Folk music, traditional food and fireworks rule the day at St Matthew's Fair in Viseu.
Folkfaro
A musician's treat, the Folkfaro brings local and international folk performers to the city of
Faro for staged and impromptu performances across town. Street fairs accompany the
event.
