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Visit Parque da Floresta and see All Year Round Festivals
Festivals or "Festas", allow travelers to experience Portugal's rich history and culture. The Portuguese people hold a deep respect for festivals which have its origins in ancient tradition and religion
Some of these festivals have been in existence for many centuries. Newer festivals (featuring art and movies) are also showcased throughout the country, illustrating modern culture. Portuguese "Festas" include religious festivals, pilgrimages, traditional dances, gastronomy, processions, firework displays, music, literature and dance
In the Portuguese calendar there are many occasions to go out into the streets and celebrate
Celebrations for patron saints and the Virgin Mary are liveliest. You'll find music, dancing, plenty of colour and streets full of flowers. But the celebrations of the Holy Spirit in the Azores are just as vibrant
The Christian festivals of Easter and Christmas are equally worth a visit, as Portuguese people come together around the table to eat, drink and have a good time. These are real family occasions, but don't be surprised if this hospitality is also extended to you and your family!
And if you come for Christmas, you should stay for the New Year and enjoy the party atmosphere and sensational fireworks
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Loulé Carnival - February/March
Algarve Bicycle Race - February
Ladies Football Cup - March
Holy Week - March/April
Grand Prix Formular 1 World Championship - Arade/Portimão, April
Algarve Open Golf - April
Algarve International Film Festival - May
Pròcession of Nossa Senhora da Piedade or Mãe Soberana - Loulé, May
Popular Saint Day - June
Algarve International Music Festival - May/June/July
Algarve International Motercycle Meeting - Faro, July
Senhora do Carmo Festivities and Fair - Faro, July
International Jazz Festival - Loulé, July/August
Fatacil - Lagoa, August
Senhora dos Màrtires Festivities and Fair - Castro Marim, August
Medieval Days - Castro Marim, August/September
Algarve Folk Music and Dance Festival - different locations, September
Algarve international Horse Jumping - Vilamoura/Portimão, September
Santa Iria Fair - Faro, October
October Fair - Monchique
Christmas Concert - Tavira, December
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