Best time to visit Portugal
Best time of year to visit Portugal
Late spring and early autumn is the best time to visit Portugal. April and May can offer activities like diving and mountain biking. This time is also suitable for exploring Douro Valley or Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela. During the summer months, the country gets more crowded. The prices reach their peak in August due to summer holidays in most European countries. With an arrival of mild October, the crowds thin out, but the ocean water stays warm. The country is quite rainy from November through March but sightseeing, surfing and hiking during this period is fantastic!
14 THINGS TO DO IN PORTUGAL (JULY 19 - JULY 28)
Boom Festival
Open your mind at one of Europe's best psychedelic trance music events
Lisbon Bullfighting
Tauromaquia in Portugal is no less colorful than Spanish corrida
Hiking in Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela
One of the best hiking routes in Europe
Exploring Douro Valley
One of the most beautiful places in Portugal
The Algarve Beaches
Algarve is consistently on the list of the world's best beaches
Swimming with Dolphins
Unique opportunity to see and swim with bottlenose dolphins in their natural habitat
Sun-Dried Octopus
Grilled dry octopus is a popular Algarve snack
Feira de Barcelos
Visit noisy, chaotic and rich with colour and life weekly Barcelos market
Diving
Portugal gives a wide range of diving opportunities from swimming with "blue giant" to contemplation of sunk submarine
Mountain Biking in Algarve
One of the top 50 places for bicycle ride in the world
Sardines Season
Sardine is the most popular fish in Portugal
Arriba Fóssil da Costa de Caparica Protected Landscape
Picturesque prehistoric cliffs hang over vast beaches creating an impressive landscape
Kitesurfing and Windsurfing
Get familiar with famous Nortada and enjoy great waves
Cycling
A fun, easy, and fast way to explore the city’s highlights
40 THINGS TO DO OUT OF SELECTED DATE RANGE
Nazare Waves
out of rangeA performance your eyes will refuse to believe
Obidos Chocolate Festival (Festival Internacional de Chocolate de Óbidos)
out of rangeParadise for chocolate lovers in a medieval town of Óbidos in the very centre of Portugal
Festa de São João do Porto
out of rangeOne of the greatest street parties that ends with impressive fireworks
MEO Pro Portugal
out of rangeWitness the birth of a new surfing champion
Rock in Rio Lisboa
unconfirmedOne of the world's biggest music and entertainment festivals
Lisbon Christmas Markets
out of rangeImmerse yourself in Lisbon's festive atmosphere with holiday markets and seasonal attractions
Holy Week (Semana Santa) & Easter
out of rangeFeel the beauty of traditional ceremonies and taste delicious foods
Wine Season
out of rangeWitness grape harvesting and winemaking in one of Portugal's most famous wine regions
Portugal Carnival de Torres Vedras
out of rangeTraditional drums and bagpipes, large-scale allegorical floats, groups of masked revellers—carnival as it used to be for centuries
Almond Tree Blossom
out of rangeAlmond trees blossom is marked with folklore festivals and special tours along Almond tree route
Chameleons and Other Reptiles in Algarve
out of rangeBest place in Europe to see amphibians and reptiles
Passadiços do Paiva or Paiva Walkways
out of rangeArouca Geopark boasts a 8-kilometer wooden walkway that is perfect for hiking
Surfing Atlantic
out of rangePortugal is one of the finest Europe's surfing destinations
The “New Fairs” or Feiras Novas
out of rangeThe traditional celebration of the end of the harvest
Fatima Pilgrimage
out of rangeThe pilgrimage to the most famous place of Marian apparitions
Peneda Geres National Park
out of rangeCome to see wild Portugal
Orange Harvest
out of rangeOranges are the main produce of Algarve province
Bacalhau
out of rangeStar of the show on Portugese Christmas dinner tables
The Tall Ship Races Lisboa
overOne of the most impressive sailing events worldwide
Serra da Estrela Cheese
out of rangeTry traditional and internationally recognised sheep cheese
Almond Harvest
out of rangeCollecting almonds from the trees – Portugese farmers have done it for centuries
Vinho Verde
out of rangeLight sparkling wines, perfect for summer heat
Meia Maratona de Lisboa or Lisbon Half Marathon
out of rangeTake part in the record-holder half-marathon through one of the 20th longest bridges in the world
Fiesa Sand City
out of rangeThe largest sand sculpture event in the world
Festival of Iberian Mask (Festival Internacional da Mascára Ibérica FIMI)
on holdDuring the first weekend of May people in masks and costumes take to the streets of Lisbon to celebrate historical and cultural ties that exist between Spanish and Portuguese regions
Olive Harvest
out of rangeHaving delicate fruit flavour, Portuguese olives are not the same as in Spain and Greece
Magusto
out of rangeA joyful harvest celebration when family and friends gather near the bonfire
New Year's Eve
out of rangeEnjoy one of the biggest firework shows in the world here in Porto
Sagres Birdwatching
out of rangeFascinating insight of more than 170 bird species in one place
Peixe em Lisboa or Lisbon Fish & Flavours
on holdCreative fish and seafood tasting
Christmas Markets in Portugal
out of rangeChristmas shopping is easy with so many beautiful artisan markets in Portugal
Orange Blossom
out of rangeSee picturesque Algrave region when it's covered in orange blossom
Super Bock Super Rock
out of rangeWorld rock stars gather in Lisbon to take part in one of the biggest European rock festivals
NOS Primavera Sound
out of rangeRefreshing international lineup combined with a lush green venue make for an unforgettable weekend
Sea Urchins
out of rangeAn unusual Portuguese dish
Comic Con Portugal
out of rangePortugal's biggest comin con has activities for fans of any age
Serra da Estrela Skiing
out of rangeThe best suited to beginner skiers and snowboarders
Epiphany Cake (King Cake)
out of rangeA traditional Catholic holiday marked with a crown-shaped cake, dances and singing
Sumol Summer Fest
out of rangeBeach vibes, surfing plus lots of hip-hop and best Portuguese DJs
Winter Food–Caldo Verde
out of rangeA traditional soup is one of the best winter comfort foods of all times
