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Porto consolidates itself, year after year, as one of the top tourist destinations in Portugal to enjoy the Christmas holidays and the New Year.
Between December 1st and January 6th, the streets will lighten up and the whole city will get new colours and an even warmer and cosier environment.
Christmas fairs and markets, dance and theatre performances, concerts and DJ sets, comedy, circus, workshops, exhibitions, tales, puppet theaters and other activities for children, amusements, and ice rinks are some of the entertainment proposals that will set the pace of the city over the next five weeks.
Discover here the programme, as bright as this festive season, and all there is to do in the City of Happy Holidays, Porto!
From 1-30 December 2018, the city of Santa Maria da Feira opens the doors of the largest Christmas theme park in the north of Portugal, "Perlim - Uma Quinta de Sonhos".
Perlim, is a doorway to a magical world, a space which has been thought out to provide unique and memorable experiences for the entire family.
Adults can recover the magic which has been saved in their memory, children can arouse the best of their fantasies by stimulating their imagination and creativity, while closely sharing these times with their parents.
From, the 30th of November until 6th of January, Ă“bidos is filled with light, colour and fantasy and becomes a place of magical dreams for children and adults to enjoy. Come visit Ă“bidosChristmas Town and enter a truly magical world! In Ă“bidos Vila Natal, you can enjoy several magical experiences, like the Father Christmas’ House, the crib, performances, games, ice rink, inflatables,the Ice Bar, the Christmas Market - and these are just some of the many attractions that Ă“bidos has in store for you, offering special moments ideal for the whole family. Find more information at: - http://obidosvilanatal.pt/ - https://www.facebook.com/obidosvilanatal/ - https://www.visitportugal.com/Ă“bidosvilanatal
We invite you to enjoy the fantastic range of irresistible attractions and experiences Madeira has to offer,providing precious moments and well-being that will make your stay an unforgettable one!
Discover an island in celebration as it prepares body and mind for one of its richest annual traditions,
followed by the glitz and glamour of the end-of-year festivity!
With the opening of the decorative lights across the streets of Funchal, the programme of Christmas and New Year’s Festivities begins. These celebrations are part of a rich and extensive programme of cultural, religious, ethnographic and artistic events that run through the entire month of December, ending with the Twelfth Night Songs, or epiphany celebrations. At this time of year, Funchal itself becomes a genuine nativity scene of life-size proportions. Music is a constant presence in the city’s streets and squares, with concerts and performances by philharmonic and folklore groups. There are also many Christmas performances that present a veritable tableau of the island’s traditions, as Madeira gets ready for the festivities with a special spirit and energy.
The people of Madeira call their landmark Christmas celebrations “the feast”. Beginning in early December, Madeiran households prepare nativity scenes and various delicacies and Christmas sweets with dedication and joy, namely the famous honey cakes and honey cookies, homemade liqueurs and one of the season’s most traditional dishes, ‘vinha d’alho’ beef with garlic wine sauce.
Another lively tradition in this period is the celebration of the 9 Childbirth Masses to announce the
Birth of the Child Jesus, which take place at dawn and are accompanied by popular songs and traditional
seasonal refreshments.
On 23 December, the traditional Night at the Market takes place, where the Madeiran people take the
opportunity to make last-minute purchases of regional products and flowers and taste the many typical
seasonal snacks and drinks on offer.
After Christmas, the fun continues in the lead-up to the New Year’s Eve celebrations, culminating in the
world-famous fireworks display that was officially recognised in 2006 as the world’s largest by the
Guinness Book of Records. This impressive pyrotechnical spectacle takes place among the thousands of
lamps that adorn the city of Funchal, providing a magnificent setting of rare beauty. With the ringing in
of the 1st of January, the heavens light up with colour and hope as a new year begins!
Going to the Algarveduring the month of December? So discover here what’s happening in the Algarve region.
The Algarve is known for its beaches, natural landscapes, bars and golf courses. And for its restaurants, hotels, monuments, and of course, for entertainment.
The offer of entertainment destination is diversified and includes events of public and private partners that invite you to enjoy emotions and traditions, sounds and regional flavors, that the Algarve Tourism organizes in this guide leaflet.
