Best time to visit
52 things to do in Portugal
Summer
Warm, dry, sunny weather everywhere, but water remains chilly until the end of the season
Winter
Mild temperate winter is a good time for sightseeing in Portugal
Festival of Iberian Mask (Festival Internacional da Mascára Ibérica FIMI)
During 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
Arriba Fóssil da Costa de Caparica Protected Landscape
Picturesque prehistoric cliffs hang over vast beaches creating an impressive landscape
Super Bock Super Rock
World rock stars gather in Lisbon to take part in one of the biggest European rock festivals
The “New Fairs” or Feiras Novas
The traditional celebration of the end of the harvest
Winter Food–Caldo Verde
A traditional soup is one of the best winter comfort foods of all times
Feira de Barcelos
Visit noisy, chaotic and rich with colour and life weekly Barcelos market
Obidos Chocolate Festival (Festival Internacional de Chocolate de Óbidos)
Paradise for chocolate lovers in a medieval town of Óbidos in the very centre of Portugal
Festa de São João do Porto
One of the greatest street parties that ends with impressive fireworks
Olive Harvest
Having delicate fruit flavour, Portuguese olives are not the same as in Spain and Greece
Almond Harvest
Collecting almonds from the trees – Portugese farmers have done it for centuries
Almond Tree Blossom
Almond trees blossom is marked with folklore festivals and special tours along Almond tree route
Serra da Estrela Skiing in Portugal
The best suited to beginner skiers and snowboarders
Swimming with Dolphins
Unique opportunity to see and swim with bottlenose dolphins in their natural habitat
Wine Season
Witness grape harvesting and winemaking in one of Portugal's most famous wine regions
Meia Maratona de Lisboa or Lisbon Half Marathon
Take part in the record-holder half-marathon through one of the 20th longest bridges in the world
Fatima Pilgrimage
The pilgrimage to the most famous place of Marian apparitions
Holy Week (Semana Santa) & Easter
Feel the beauty of traditional ceremonies and taste delicious foods
Chameleons and Other Reptiles in Algarve
Best place in Europe to see amphibians and reptiles
Lisbon Bullfighting
Tauromaquia in Portugal is no less colorful than Spanish corrida
Passadiços do Paiva or Paiva Walkways
Arouca Geopark boasts a 8-kilometer wooden walkway that is perfect for hiking
Boom Festival
Open your mind at one of Europe's best psychedelic trance music events
Epiphany Cake (King Cake)
A traditional Catholic holiday marked with a crown-shaped cake, dances and singing
Diving
Portugal gives a wide range of diving opportunities from swimming with "blue giant" to contemplation of sunk submarine
Magusto festival in Portugal
A joyful harvest celebration when family and friends gather near the bonfire
NOS Primavera Sound
Refreshing international lineup combined with a lush green venue make for an unforgettable weekend
Lisbon Christmas Markets
Immerse yourself in Lisbon's festive atmosphere with holiday markets and seasonal attractions
Christmas Markets in Portugal
Christmas shopping is easy with so many beautiful artisan markets in Portugal
Comic Con Portugal
Portugal's biggest comic con has activities for fans of any age
New Year's Eve in Porto
Enjoy one of the biggest firework shows in the world here in Porto
Ageas Cooljazz Festival
You can't miss one of Portugal's most exciting music events!