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Portugal is
a great place to visit at any time of the year
thanks to stunning beaches, a glut of cultural
cities, towns and villages to explore, incredibly
hospitable people and a varied, but beautiful
landscape.
However what could be better than coinciding your
annual holiday or a long weekend break with one of
the hundreds of festivals and events this small
country organises?
In
Portugal
there are literally hundreds of
events every year covering a whole range of
activities. Whether you like gardening, motor sport,
music, food, skiing, history, snowboarding, sailing,
athletics or religious related ceremonies there is,
just possibly, a celebration to suit somewhere in
Portugal.
Take
a look at our handy guide to find out what's on in
Portugal in March and get clicking to book your
flights now. |
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Óbidos X International
Chocolate Festival - 2nd - 25th March |
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For all things chocolately head to
Óbidos in
central Portugal. This three week extravaganza
celebrates all things chocolate. For it's tenth event
the festival's theme is Disneyland and chocolatiers from
around the world will compete to produce the best
sculpture.
In addition to this there are stalls, demonstrations, a
chocolate fashion show, body painting with chocolate and
much, much more as this walled, mediaeval town turns
into a dieters nightmare.
Óbidos International Chocolate
Festival |
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Lisbon
Fashion Week -
8th -
11th March 2012 |
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Fashionistas from around the world descend on Lisbon
to see what Portuguese designers have to offer the
2013 Winter Season.
There
are scores of shows from both established designers
and up and coming talent over the four days in the
Praca do Municipio, Lisbon.
So
if you want to see what will be on offer in the
shops next year, head down to Lisbon. |
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Roxy Snowgirls
Snowboarding 2012 - 9th - 11th March 2012 |
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Showing off some of
Portugal's best snowboarding talents in this three
day event in the Serra
da Estrela, central Portugal. In
addition to the National Female Snowboarding
Championships (10th March) there is are work shops
for snowboarding novices to hone their skills.
For more information visit:
www.purofeeling.com |
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Ourem
Motor Expo - 10th & 11th March 2012 |
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Fans of all things four
wheel are in for a treat in Ourem, central Portugal
when the Centro de Negocios opens is doors for a
three day Exhibition. The Ourem Motor Expo will
have a range of classic, sports and race cars on
show. On Sunday 11th March rally navigator Filipe
Fernandes will be doing a Q&A.
For more information call: 00 351 913 190 338
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Lisbon
Half Marathon - Sunday 25th March 2012 |
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Athletes from around
the world will descend on Lisbon to test their
stamina in this 21,097 metres half marathon, which
winds it way around the capital. Starting at the
southern end of the Ponte Abril 25 and with the
finishing line in front of the UNESCO listed
Jeronimos Monastery organisers are hoping to top
last year's record entry of 36,000.
And if you haven't
entered, but will be in Lisbon, why not cheer on the
competitors? |
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