Portugal

Q: When was the Kingdom of Portugal founded?

The Kingdom of Portugal was officially established in the 12th century.

Q: Who are the great Portuguese navigators?

Portugal participated in major maritime discoveries, especially in the 15th and 16th centuries. Among the great Portuguese navigators of this period were Magellan, Vasco de Gama, and Pedro Alvares Cabral.

Europe

A favourite destination for many globetrotters, Portugal takes you from medieval cities of the past to postcard-worthy landscapes. A warm welcome awaits you wherever you go. You will first be charmed by the beauty of Lisbon with its legendary tram and the pastel tones of the historic city centre. On a detour through the city ►

Things to do and see - Portugal

Visit a bustling city that boasts a wide selection of attractions

Lisbon

Discover a picturesque city known for its wine cellars

Porto

Witness exotic gardens and glittering historic palaces

Sintra

Stand at the westernmost point of continental Europe

Cabo da Roca

Walk through narrow streets lined with white houses

Évora

Take a scenic ride and visit vineyards producing famous Port wine

Douro Valley

See a medieval old town and the historic University of Coimbra

Coimbra

Hike through geysers, hot thermal waters, and volcanic lakes

Azores

Experience a unique archipelago with centuries-old traditions

Madeira

Tour a religious pilgrimage site and explore the surrounding area

Fátima

Enjoy glorious sandy beaches and picturesque fishing towns

Algarve

FAQ - Portugal

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When was the Kingdom of Portugal founded?
The Kingdom of Portugal was officially established in the 12th century.
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Who are the great Portuguese navigators?
Portugal participated in major maritime discoveries, especially in the 15th and 16th centuries. Among the great Portuguese navigators of this period were Magellan, Vasco de Gama, and Pedro Alvares Cabral.

Festivals - Portugal

18º Azores International Festival
The 18º Azores International Festival welcomes some of the most recognised artists and groups to emblematic locations in the Azores archipelago, with concerts and shows that both explore centuries of cultural history and musical tradition and venture into the unknown land of contemporary creation.
Costa Vicentina Early Music Fest
The “Costa Vicentina Early Music Fest”, 1st edition in 2021, is organized by O Corvo e a Raposa with the artistic direction of Daniela Tomaz.
FAZUNCHAR
Fazunchar is an Urban Art Festival based in the village of Figueiró dos Vinhos. It presents itself as a festival built by multiple forms of Art, in constant dialogue with each other, the community and the territory, living up to its name, which means \"\"to do\"\" in Laínte, a local dialect used by native merchants.
FOLK AZORES
This is a festival with performances of the folklores groups from different countries.
Feira Internacional de Artesanato, Design e outras Artes
FIADA promotes and supports national and international Arts & Crafts, while highlighting the potential of Design and Creativity in craftsmanship. This four-day event also puts artisans, makers, and designers in dialogue, reinforcing the value of traditional craft skills as a reflection of cultural legacy and identity, as well as a source of innovation, diversity, social inclusion, and territorial resilience.
HIM DUB Festival
HIM DUB FESTIVAL is pioneer in this genre of music in Portugal. The Festival aims to develop an important human and social economic relationship with the participants and the audience of various nationalities and cultures as well as the collaboration with the region through activities that aim at its growth and development.
Montras
The Montras Arts started in Catalan villages and are made from flowers, petals and leaves laid out on the ground to form a picture or design. The level of detail and craftsmanship involved in creating these floral artworks must be truly impressive.
MEL - arts picnic
Mel – Piquenique das Artes is an creative event where awareness, ecology and citizenship are the central values of the entire project. Visual Arts, Music, Theater and Educational Services for the whole family.
MEO Sudoeste
Sudoeste Festival also known as MEO Sudoeste, is a spectacular five-day music festival that focused on dance music. It takes place each summer in Zambujeira do Mar, a coastal town in the south of Portugal.
Andanças
Andanças is an International festival of popular dances that promotes popular music and dance, by means of learning and exchange between generations, experiences and cultures.
Festival Maré de Agosto
Festival Maré de Agosto is a world music festival that takes place at Praia Formosa, Santa Maria Açores - Portugal.
OITO24
OITO24 Festival has become the biggest festival in Espinho with a varied cultural program that seeks to surprise the locals, but also tourists and visitors.
Festas da Praia
Festas da Praia features leisure activities, musical performances, parades, a gastronomic festival and other entertainment events.
Festival da Povoação
It is a Music Festival that always proposes to its audience the most varied offer in musical terms. The Festival of Population as a Festival, has presented year after year posters combining regional artists, national artists and even international artists.