Holiday events in Portugal 2013. Our guide to the social calendar of interesting events in Portugal this year.
In February the annual boat show in Lisbon is a big attraction. Location is the International Exhibition centre.
The annual Vodaphone Rally de Portugal attracts the world's top drivers at the end of March. It takes place in the Lisbon and Algarve areas.
Portugal has a reputation for excellent food and produce. Each year in April the Peixe em Lisboa, or Fish and Flavours Gourmet festival you can see and taste first hand the latest offerings.
Also in April the clay tennis tournament begins with the ATP/WTA Estoril which is held each year in Lisbon at the Estadio Nacional stadium.
There are many religious events in Portugal each year, from May onwards for six months the Pilgramage de Fatima takes place on the Silver Coast.
The Festival Med has secured its place as a regular yearly event in June. Location is Loule on the Algarve. Performers from all over the world come to take part in the arts, music and dance events.
Held at Estoril in Lisbon each year is the Portugal golf open.
During July and August there is an annual theatre festival called the Montemor-o-Velho. Location the Silver Coast.
The Algarve resort of Vale do Lobo - Amancil hosts the Grand Champions tennis tournament in August. This is a popular event which attracts many old tennis champions who are still well worth watching.
The sailing gets underway each year in the Algrave resort of Portimao with the Audi cup.
Also in the Algarve another of the big gastronomic festivals takes place each year in August at Jardin do Pescador Olhanense. At the Festival do Marisco you can expect plenty of good food along with music and dance of a folk variety.
The Ocean's festival in Lisbon is a great waterside attraction for visitors to the city during the summer months.
Gardeners will be interested to visit the annual Ponte de Lima garden festival which takes place each year during July and August.
For an out of the ordinary event go to Porto in September and witness the Red Bull Air Race world series which takes place each year. See planes flown like you've never seen before.
Towards the end of summer the Portugal half marathon is held each year in Lisbon in September.
Note : the major events listed above are on most years, if you would like the latest dates and times please contact us and we will quickly provide the information you require.
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