
Best time to visit
49 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

Super Bock Super Rock
World rock stars gather in Lisbon to take part in one of the biggest European rock festivals

Sagres Birdwatching
Fascinating insight of more than 170 bird species in one place

Serra da Estrela Cheese
Try traditional and internationally recognised sheep cheese

Mountain Biking in Algarve
One of the top 50 places for bicycle ride in the world

The “New Fairs” or Feiras Novas
The traditional celebration of the end of the harvest

Feira de Barcelos
Rich with colour and life weekly Barcelos market demonstrates centuries of tradition and craftsmanship

Rock in Rio Lisboa
One of the world's biggest music and entertainment festivals

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

Hiking in Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela
One of the best hiking routes in Europe

Almond Harvest
Collecting almonds from the trees – Portugese farmers have done it for centuries

Almond Trees 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

Sumol Summer Fest
Beach vibes, surfing plus lots of hip-hop and best Portuguese DJs

NOS Primavera Sound
Refreshing international lineup combined with a lush green venue make for an unforgettable weekend

Kitesurfing and Windsurfing
Get familiar with famous Nortada and enjoy great waves

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!