Festival Maré de Agosto starts today in the Island of Santa Maria, Azores

From the 20th to the 22nd of August, in the magical scenario of the Bay of Praia Formosa in the Island of Santa Maria, the International Festival of Music " August Tide" (Maré de Agosto), brings together leading names from various countries.

A stage located only 20 metres from the sea, hosts performances by leading names from the national and international musical panorama. 

A wide array of aesthetic currents of "world music" are represented in this renowned, high-quality event, that that has already celebrated 20 editions. 

Check the line-up for this here here.

Find more information about the festival at:
- http://www.maredeagosto.com/
- https://www.facebook.com/festivalmaredeagosto
- https://twitter.com/maredeagosto

Medieval Days in Castro Marim: 26 to 30 August

From 26 to 30 of August, Castro Marim returns to the Middle Ages, in a highly rigorous historical recreation.

During four days and nights, the castle of Castro Marim once again plays host to kings and queens, knights in shining armour, jesters, buffoons, noblemen and ladies, as the entire Court make a procession before the admiring gazes of many visitors that travel to the event every year.

Jousting tournaments, on foot and on horseback, street theatre performances, banquets accompanied by medieval music and a handicrafts and merchandise fair, complement the entertainment activities of these Medieval Days, enabling us to relive the magic and mystery of times gone by.

Find more information at:
- http://diasmedievais.cm-castromarim.pt/
- https://www.visitportugal.com/~
- http://www.visitalgarve.pt/

Lisboa Oceanarium voted the best aquarium in the world by TripAdvisor users

Lisboa Oceanarium has just been voted the best aquarium in the world by TripAdvisor users, the largest international travel booking website. The Portuguese aquarium won first place in both the top European and top World categories of the Traveler's Choice Awards, these awards resulting from tourist reviews. 

Rated 4.5 stars out of 5 on TripAdvisor, Lisboa Oceanarium is considered by visitors, the most interesting experience to have in the Portuguese capital (from a total of 444 possibilities), totalling 10,868 tourist reviews, describing the aquarium as "a must-see place."

"Wonderful for children and adults," "Awesome!" or "The marine life in all its splendour!" are just some of the rave reviews from users on the website and that contributed to the Oceanarium’s ”excellent" rating and recently earned it an award.

With 17 years of existence, during which time it has welcomed more than 19 million visitors, Lisboa Oceanarium has focused on the presentation of "innovative" visiting experiences, and is currently one of the most visited cultural facilities in Portugal.

More information at:
- http://www.oceanario.pt/
- https://www.visitportugal.com/Oceanario


Source: Lisboa Inside, TripAdvisor and Oceanário de Lisboa 

New tourist attraction: Sintra Mitos e Lendas

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The “Sintra Mitos e Lendas” is the latest tourist attraction in the Lisboa area that invites you on a trip through the town’s mysticism, secrets and romance, exploring its history, music and literature, using set design, multimedia and sensory experiences.

The new tourist attraction allows the discovery of Sintra’s Mitos e Lendas, on a journey across 17 exhibit areas that combines reality and fiction in various dimensions. This project featured the participation of a team of architects, designers, script writers, historians and specialists in audiovisuals, holograms, sensory effects, augmented reality and 3D films.

Promoted by Associação Turismo de Lisboa, in partnership with Entidade Regional de Turismo da Região de Lisboa and Sintra Municipality, this visitor centre is located at the Tourist Office building in Praça da República, Nº 23 and can be visited every day, from 9.30am to 6pm.

Ticket office information:

• Adult :: 4,5 euros 

• Senior Citizen/ Student :: 3,5 euros 

• Children from 6 to 15 years :: 2 euros 

• Children up to 5 years :: Free 

• Family (2 Adults & 2 Children 6-15 Years) :: 12 euros 

• Groups (10 people):

• Adults :: 3,5 euros / person
• Students / Senior Citizens (65 years +) :: 3 euros / person
• Children (6-15 years) :: 1,5 euros / person

Source: Lisboa Inside 

Don´t miss in Viana do Castelo the Feasts of Nossa Senhora da Agonia 2105

In Viana do Castelo, take part in the Feasts of Nossa Senhora da Agonia , and don't miss all the processions that enliven this three-day festival in August.

The festival takes place on the 20th and the following weekend. At the costume event, which was first held in the public garden in 1931, attractive young girls and boys adorn themselves in richly colourful traditional costumes, and you may be lucky enough to enjoy exquisite wedding dresses and traditional embroidered Mordoma and Lavradeira costumes, as well as the beautiful filigree pieces, known as Viana gold.

The town is thronged with thousands of people who come to witness Viana do Castelo honouring the Virgin of Agony, invoked by the fishermen to make the sea more favourable to them.

Find more information at:
- http://vianafestas.com/
- https://www.visitportugal.com/

Between 22 and 30 August don't miss the Campo Maior Flower Festival

Witness the Flower Festival in Campo Maior, and see a town decorated with paper and colour.

The streets are adorned with flowers and paper in brightly coloured compositions (the festival is normally held in August but only in the years when the consensus of the residents is achieved).

Find more information at:
- http://www.festasdopovo.pt/pt/
- https://www.facebook.com/festasdopovocm
- https://www.visitportugal.com/
 

European Le Mans Series 2015 Competition

Would you like to win a trip to watch the final of the European Le Mans Series 2015 Championship at the Estoril Motor Racing Circuit?

In October, the Estoril Motor Racing Circuit will once again be staging a major international motor racing competition: the final stage in the European Le Mans Series (ELMS) 2015. 

The ELMS is an endurance championship inspired by the rules of the legendary 24 hours of Le Mans and there will be drivers and cars competing here who also take part in the French competition. 

We are giving you the chance to come and watch this spectacular race. Not only could you win two Paddock Passes to the circuit and two lunches in the Corporate Tent, where you can watch the race and the activity in the boxes, but also a two-night stay (double room on bed-and-breakfast) at one of the region's renowned four-star hotels.

What are you waiting for? Fill in here your details and enter the competition ;)