Destination
Festas, coastline, vineyards and village life — everything happening across Portugal.
The capital, its river light, tiles and nightlife.
Porto and the north: granite towns, wine and Atlantic coast.
Green valleys, baroque Braga and the birthplace of many Portuguese festas.
Terraced vineyards, river cruises and port wine quintas.
Cliffs, beaches and fishing towns on the southern coast.
Atlantic island of levadas, flowers and Funchal festivals.
Sat, 31 Oct 2026 · 14:00 — Sun, 1 Nov 2026 · 20:00
Curral das Freiras · Curral das Freiras
The traditional chestnut festival in the mountain valley of Curral das Freiras, held since 1984: chestnut sweets and liqueurs, street entertainment, folk string groups, the Miss Castanha election, a parade and live music. Opens 31 October at 14:00.
Thu, 31 Dec 2026 · 23:00 — Fri, 1 Jan 2027 · 01:00
Funchal bay · Funchal
Madeira's famous New Year's Eve fireworks over the Funchal bay. The Funchal amphitheatre is illuminated for Christmas and the New Year from 1 December 2026 to 10 January 2027.
Thu, 29 Apr 2027 · 09:00 — Sun, 30 May 2027 · 22:00
Funchal city centre · Funchal
A month dedicated to flowers in Funchal: the Flower Parade, the Wall of Hope ceremony, flower installations, concerts and entertainment across the city centre. Check the official programme for parade days.
Wed, 23 Jun 2027 · 18:00 — Thu, 24 Jun 2027 · 04:00
Porto city centre and Ribeira · Porto
Porto's Midsummer night of São João, held every year on the night of 23 to 24 June: street arraiais, grilled sardines, music in every neighbourhood and fireworks over the Douro. Programme details are announced by the city closer to the date.
A sample vineyard stay designed to demonstrate curated accommodation.
A peaceful nature retreat with glamping tents, apartments and houses on former pear orchards and vineyards. Pool, barbecue, bonfire, garden and children's playground.
StayGlamping and eco suites in the Alentejo countryside near the coast, with an outdoor pool and garden, close to nature reserves and ocean beaches. Photo: official venue website (https://wecamp.net/en/locations/reserva-alecrim).
StayA little piece of Africa in Portugal. Fully equipped safari tents in Vieira do Minho, between the Serra da Cabreira and Peneda-Gerês National Park, each with a private wooden terrace, kitchen and bathroom, plus a pool deck overlooking the mountains. Created by a family, inspired by Africa, with roots in Portugal. Families with children and groups are welcome — contact the hosts on WhatsApp before booking for family or group stays. Photos and details sourced from the official Safari Glamping website.
A private boutique home above the Douro River in Baião: four bedrooms, outdoor jacuzzi, fire pit lounge and mountain views, 45 minutes from Porto Airport.
StaySustainable boutique hotel and retreat venue in Cercal do Alentejo, close to the beaches and surf of the Costa Vicentina. Pool, forest sauna, yoga spaces, bikes and trails. Photo: official venue website (https://www.quintacamarena.com/).
A sample slow walk through tiled lanes, viewpoints and neighbourhood cafés.
The capital, its river light, tiles and nightlife.
Porto and the north: granite towns, wine and Atlantic coast.
Green valleys, baroque Braga and the birthplace of many Portuguese festas.
Terraced vineyards, river cruises and port wine quintas.
Coimbra, mountain villages and the Serra da Estrela.
Golden plains, cork oaks, walled towns and slow food.
Cliffs, beaches and fishing towns on the southern coast.
Atlantic island of levadas, flowers and Funchal festivals.
Nine volcanic islands in the middle of the Atlantic.