Portuguese Summer Festivals

Music, sun and sea, partying every night and 850km of beaches: this is the best combination, at summer festivals in Portugal.

You have great concerts, excellent beaches, nice people and nights that last until daybreak. From shows with major talents to great events in the international calendar, Portugal loves its festivals.

In addition to good music, festivals are an opportunity to know the places in an atmosphere of complete relaxation and fun.

Have a look in the programmes to see who’s going to be there. Then, just recharge your batteries and follow the beat!

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Cais do Sodré: Lisboa’s new Nightspot

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Although in former times it was the place of arrival and departure for sailors from all over the world who filled the streets in search of short-term romance, Cais do Sodré is now one of the Portuguese capital’s trendiest districts, offering both variety and quality. Here you can find the now mythical nightclubs Jamaica, Europa and Tóquio, the revamped Roterdão, the more recent Music Box and the new projects accommodated in Pensão Amor.

In this traffic-free area it is now possible to find several outdoor terraces as well as innovative concepts such as a restaurant (Sol e Pesca) devoted to Portuguese conserves and an erotic bookshop (Ler Devagar com Amor). The ground floor of this project also houses the bars Povo and Velha Senhora. Inspired by Lisboa’s typical tascas (cheap taverns), Povo belongs to the same owners as Music Box and was created as a complement to it. This no-frills space serves traditional snacks like salada de polvo (octopus salad), peixinhos da horta (deep-fried green beans in batter) and ovos verdes (fried devilled eggs) to the sound of Fado, with live music, resident artists and a special preference for the new generation of Fado performers.

Bar da Velha Senhora sought its inspiration in the Cais do Sodré of the old days in order to present a contemporary, uninhibited cabaret. This venue hosts a variety of shows and the menu is typically Portuguese.

Pensão Amor is notable for its trendy burlesque decor, where no chair or sofa is the same but all are upholstered in glossy velvet. The walls are covered with red materials and hung with photographs and the ceilings are painted with replicas of frescoes. A new way of being is taking over this district of Lisboa and transforming its reputation from that of a rundown, somewhat unsafe area to a popular modern nightspot area whose varied and authentic offering preserves the memories of the old days. This is the new Cais do Sodré.

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Holidays with a youthful spirit

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Come and discover Portugal! Accept our invitation. Reserve your stay in a youth hostel and get ready for a great time.

Bring friends or family and book the best youth hostel for your holiday destination. Or move around - spending each night in a different place. Scattered from North to South, including the islands, you’ll find many accommodation options at attractive prices. Can you imagine the possibilities?

Discover sites of amazing natural beauty in the nature reserves and parks. You’ll encounter breathtaking landscapes in the rivers of Gerês, the steep slopes of the River Douro, the high mountains in Madeira and the Serra da Estrela or underground caves in the mountain ranges of the Azores and Serras de Aire e Candeeiros. Discover these unique spots at your own pace – calmly, with time to observe the local animal and plant life, or packed with adrenalin, doing some rafting, hang gliding, mountain climbing, canoeing, caving or sliding.

We also have beaches to suit all tastes: long golden beaches in Porto Santo, black sand in the Azores, hidden coves in the Southwest Alentejo or the famous Algarvian beaches. All are excellent spots for sunbathing and swimming. Or you could try some sailing, diving, bodyboarding, windsurfing... The reinvigorating seas of the North and Centre pose great challenges, and beaches in Peniche or Ericeira, are genuine Surfing Meccas.If you prefer the hustle and bustle of city life, visit Lisbon, the nation’s capital, with its cosmopolitan streets and picturesque neighbourhoods next to the River Tagus. Or take a trip to Oporto, whose historic centre elegantly blends with modern architecture and design shops. Also take the opportunity to get to know our museums and monuments. Or watch some shows. You definitely won’t want to miss the Music Festivals!

At mealtimes, try some fresh fish and shellfish or tasty salted cod. And wash it down with some excellent Portuguese wine - another essential discovery. And make sure to try some conventual sweets: you’ll be begging for more!

After a day in the sun, make the most of the night. In Portugal, we love enjoying ourselves - long nights spent in the company of friends. In Lisbon, listen to the finest DJs in the Docas zone next to the River Tagus. Or discover some of the hip bars in the Bairro Alto. In Porto, visit the Ribeira riverfront zone, overlooking the River Douro, or travel to Matosinhos and Vila Nova de Gaia. In Coimbra, Braga or Évora check out what the local students are up to. Here, you just have to get into the groove and dance into the early hours! Don’t miss the party!


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