Fantastic Forthcoming Events to Make the Most of Portugal Holidays
Portugal is in a party mood by this time of year, with the onset of autumn and the last quarter of 2010, is brimming with great events. If you are planning holidays in Portugal, it might be useful to make a note of the forthcoming events in your diary, and perhaps make it to a few, depending on your interests.
- (1888PressRelease) September 18, 2010 - It might be worthwhile considering staying in Portugal villas for rent available close to the locations, to make the experience more livening.
In September, Vila Baleira in the Madeira island of Portugal dedicates a festival to the navigator Christopher Columbus, who passed through this island and spent several years of his life living here. This festival reminds us of Columbus' time in the Madeira Archipelago, during the course of his voyages to the American continent, as well as the whole epic story of the Age of the Discoveries.
Music, exhibitions, street entertainment and a historical parade recreate the medieval atmosphere of Columbus' disembarkation with his companions on the town's quay. The festivities serve to make this week a truly "historic" one. To take part in the festivities and have a true experience of medieval Portuguese life, one could book holiday lettings in Portugal, online. The festival will be held from 16th to 18th September in 2010.
Another interesting event for those choosing to combine Portugal holidays with sport is an opportunity in September to cross Europe's longest bridge on foot! Once a year, on the Vasco da Gama Bridge near Lisbon Portugal, cars have to make way for participants in the Half Marathon of Portugal. This 21.095 metres marathon is included in the official timetable of events of the International Marathon Association. It begins at the Vasco da Gama Bridge and ends at Parque das Nações, next to the Pavilhão de Portugal (Pavilion of Portugal).
The highly popular 8 km mini marathon takes place at the same time, where everyone can proceed at their own rhythm, either running or strolling, given that the main objective is to take part and socialise. Most participants choose to live in holiday rentals in Portugal, whether it is apartments or villas in Lisbon Portugal, or relatively closely located Sintra, Cascais or Oeiras holiday lettings in Portugal. The mini marathon will be held on 26th September, this year.
Year after year, in October, the Angra do Heroísmo International Jazz Festival, has progressively affirmed its position as one of the leading jazz festivals in Portugal. Counting on the participation of well/known North-American and European jazz musicians, Angra jazz definitely includes at least one national group and one regional group. The main objective of this jazz festival is the innovation and development of interest in jazz in the Azores. It will be organized from 1st to 4th October in 2010. Attending this jazz festival for those with an interest in music, would certainly be a great way to tranquilise your Portugal holidays further.
Also in October, the world's surfing circuit will visit Ericeira in a spectacle of pure adrenaline. Some of the world's finest surfers will be present at Ericeira, in order to take part in the Quiksilver Portugal Pro. This event forms part of the WQS - World Qualifying Series and has a six star classification, the highest ranking for this sport. So for those with a keen interest in surfing, why not experience the most thrilling holidays in Portugal!
In addition to its magnificent natural setting and the quality of its waves, the Ericeira area also has exciting nightlife including bars, concerts and parties with DJ's who imbue the beach area with tremendous energy. Several holiday rentals in Portugal including villas, apartments and beach homes for holiday lettings in Portugal are available in the region. This world class surfing event will be held from 19th to 24th October, this year.
The Portuguese Motorcycling Grand Prix, a stage on the annual motorcycling circuit for 125 c.c., 250 c.c. and MotoGP, is held in October, too. If you like speed, don't miss this race, which takes place in the region of Estoril, a world-famous beach and important tourist centre. Here, too, there are many comfortable Portugal villas for rent during your holidays in Portugal. The event will be held from 29th to 31st October in 2010.
From March to October, one should visit Castelo Branco to see the world's largest exhibition of dinosaur skeletons and replicas. This itinerant exhibition is presented at the pavilion of Nercab or the Castelo Branco regional business association. It has more than 30 life-size dinosaurs on display, exhibited in a space with a total area of 3000 square metres. For the first time, a presentation will also be made of the excavation of a real dinosaur, originating from Wyoming (U.S.A.). Wouldn't it be exciting to visit such a mind-blowing treasure trove of learning and excitement, to spice up your Portugal holidays?
The exhibition will also include a spectacular display of Portuguese dinosaurs from the collection of the Leonel Trindade Association and the presentation of the fossils of the Naturtejo Geopark, 250 million years older than the first dinosaur. Parallel events will include educational programmes, theatre shows, pedagogical lunches and recreational activities designed to teach visitors about palaeontology, fossils, the fossilisation process and the casting of moulds.
In order to bring visitors to the exhibition in a more comfortable and environmentally-friendly way, a Portuguese railway company has created a new tourist programme titled "The Dinosaurs Train". Holiday lettings in Portugal are available too, should visitors choose villas, apartments or cottages for holiday rentals in Portugal. It will be held from 27th to 31st October this year.
Witness the National Horse Fair in November in Golegã, a region where the equestrian tradition is deeply rooted. This is one of the country's most typical fairs, attracting thousands of people to the various events featuring the magnificent Lusitanian thoroughbred horse. Visitors may plan their Portugal holidays accordingly, as this will be organized from 5th to 7th November, and following that from 10th to 14th November, in 2010.
If you like animated films don't miss Cinanima - International Animated Film Festival in Espinho, south of Oporto. Cinanima is one of the best known and respected international festivals, screening new animation films produced around the world. This will be organised from 8th to 14th November, so do include eit in your itinerary for your Portugal holidays.
Experience the colour and the fireworks at the New Year festivities in Funchal, Madeira. Holiday rentals in Portugal are available as are Portugal villas for rent for those who would like to ring in the New Year with aplomb! If life is celebrated anywhere, it is in Madeira. At the end of every year, many people enjoy holidays in Madeira, and it becomes a party island, celebrating the end of another 365-day cycle of intense living. If you would like to bid farewell to 2010, and welcome 2011 in a spectacular way in Portugal, by the sea, the dates for your diary are 26th November to 6th January!http://www.ownersdirect.co.uk/madeira.htm
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