Discover Portuguese festivals and celebrations, from traditional festas to cultural events, local traditions, food, music and community life.
Every year, during the first week of September, the Feira da Dieta Mediterrânica in Tavira brings the historic centre of the city to life. For several days, the historic centre of Tavira fills with music, food, crafts, exhibitions, workshops and cultural performances inspired by the traditions of the Mediterranean. But the Feira is about much … Read more
There is a deep-rooted seafaring heritage in Portugal, a country blessed with a long coastline. The celebration of São Pedro holds a special place in the hearts of coastal communities. São Pedro is an enchanting festival that pays homage to the patron saint of fishermen and seafarers. This is because in the Bible, Peter was … Read more
São João in Portugal is one of the three popular saints we celebrate in June. Portugal is known for its rich cultural heritage, vibrant traditions, and warm hospitality. It’s also home to an array of captivating festivals that bring people together in a celebration of life. Among these festivities is São João, which stands out … Read more
Olá pessoal! Every year on 13 June, Portugal celebrates Saint Anthony’s Day (o Dia de Santo António), one of the country’s most beloved summer festivals. Part of the wider Santos Populares celebrations, the festivities are especially famous in Lisbon, the birthplace of Saint Anthony. From the colourful Marchas Populares and traditional sardine feasts to the … Read more
Who are the popular saints of Portugal? And why are they all celebrated in June? These celebrations are also known as Festas Juninas and are generally held around the summer solstice in June in the northern hemisphere. You may know them as Midsummer celebrations. The difference is, that Portugal dedicates three days to this instead … Read more
In this lesson, you’ll learn about São Martinho in Portugal through two comprehensible input videos. The first tells the legend with repetition and circling. The second explores the Magusto tradition, including castanhas, jeropiga and vinho novo. In Portugal, we celebrate Saint Martin’s Day – Dia de São Martinho on the 11th of November. Traditionally, we … Read more