Holiday events in Portugal 2012

Holiday events in Portugal 2012 are under way and here is our summary of what’s happening on the social calendar in Portugal in 2012.

The Lisbon Boat and Sports Show takes place from 8th to 12th February 2012 in the International Exhibition centre in Lisbon.

In March it’s the Portugal car rally. The cream of the world’s drivers will be there between 27th March and 1st April 2012 for the Vodaphone Rally de Portugal. The rally will start in Lisbon then move on to the Algarve.

In April it’s the annual Fish and Flavours Gourmet event in Lisbon. Peixe em Lisboa is a gourmet festival.

The Estoril Open takes place in April - May and kicks off the tennis season on clay. The annual ATP/WTA Estoril event is on at the Estadio Nacional stadium in Lisbon.

The annual Pilgrimage to Fatima on the Silver coast begins on 11th May and continues for the next 6 months every 13th.

In June the Algarve resort of Loule hosts its annual Festival med, a music, arts and dance event which attracts stars from all over the world.

The Portugal golf open in Estoril, Lisbon is on again, dates not yet released.

The annual Montemor-o-Velho theatre festival is on between July and August on the Silver Coast.

In the Algarve the Grand Champions tennis tournament is on in Vale do Lobo – Amancil from August 9th to 12th, 2012. 

The Audi cup sailing event at Portimao in the Algarve will be on again. Dates for the five events around Europe have been set but not yet allocated to venues.

The Festival do Marisco takes place in the Algarve in August, it is one of the regions main gastronomic events held at the Jardim do Pescador Olhanense. A day long food extravaganza accompanied by folk dancing and music.

In Lisbon the highly successful Ocean’s festival continues to draw many visitors to watch the variety of live entertainment on offer by the waterside.

Once again the Ponte de Lima International garden festival will be running during July and August on the Costa Verde.

Another unusual event is the annual Red Bull Air Race World Series, taking place in Porto this year, it is on from 8th to 9th September 2012. Witness awesome airplane races and stunt flying.

The annual Portugal half marathon takes place in Lisbon on the 30th September.

To book accommodation in Portugal near the social event of your choice see our selection of villas in Portugal.