Attractions

Attractions

Situated on the north banks of the River Tagus, the charm of Portugal’s capital city Lisbon lies in its strong links to the past; renovated palaces, magnificent churches and an impressive castle. Its eclectic blend of neighborhoods, culture and architecture distinguish Lisboa uniquely from the other European capitals and make it a truly fascinating and comprehensive city to visit.

A city set on seven hills, as the legend tells, with its cobble stoned pavements and narrow streets full of Art Nouveau cafés promises a lot to discover.
 

Carmo Convent Ruins - Lisbon, photo by António Sacchetti

 

Major events:

Chocolate Festival - Óbidos, March

Music Days in Belém - Centro Cultural de Belém/Lisboa, April

Indie Lisboa - International Independent Film Festival - Lisboa, April

International Showjunping Competition of Lisbon
- Hipódromo do Campo Grande/Lisboa, May

FIMFA - International Festival of Puppets abd Animated Forms
- Lisboa, May
 

Estoril Open - Estádio Nacional/Oeiras, May

Portugal Open - Golden Eagle Golf Resort/Rio Maior

Pilgrimages to Fátima - Fátima, May and October

Festivities of Lisbon - Lisboa, June
 

Sintra Festival - Sintra, June/ July
 

Estoril Jazz - Jazz on a Summer Day - Centro de Congressos do Estoril, July

Estoril International Showjumping Competition - Hípódromo Manuel Possolo/Cascais, July

Festa dos Tabuleiros (Festival of the Trays) - Tomar, July

Medieval Market - Óbidos, July

Optimus Alive! - Passeio Marítimo de Algés, July

FIARTIL - Estoril International Handicrafts Fair - Estoril, July/ August

Estoril Music Weeks - Estoril, July/ August

Óbidos International Piano Week
- Óbidos, July/ August

Jazz in August - Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian/Lisboa, August

Festival of the Oceans - Lisboa, August

EXD - ExperimentaDesign Biennale
- Lisboa, September/ November

Rip Curl Pro Search - Praia de Supertubos, Praia do Lagido/Baleal - Peniche, October

National Gastronomy Festival - Casa do Campino/Santarém, October/ November

National Horse Fair - Golegã, November

Lisbon Marathon - Lisboa, December

 

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