When to Visit
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Portugal can be visited all year round, but the peak tourist season is in the summer months (June–September). A visit between February–April will allow guests to experience the much-celebrated Carnaval and Easter festivities.
Events and Entertainment
Throughout the year, Portuguese villages and towns hold weekend Festas (festivals) to celebrate their chosen patron saint. Masses, fireworks, band concerts and good food are the order of the day during these festas. An important such event in Lisbon is the Festas dos Santos Populares, with the most entertaining and fun-filled night being 12 June. The May Day festival features regional dances and processions while the Estoril Music Festival (between... Read more
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