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Annual cultural events across Portugal, their significance, and tips for attending.

Experience Portugal's most vibrant traditions, from the lively Carnival parades and elaborate costumes, to Semana Santa and Festa de São João festivities.

Portugal’s Best Landmarks to Visit

Portugal is rich in history, culture, and natural beauty, offering a diverse range of famous landmarks that attract millions of visitors each year.

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The Return by Dulce Maria Cardoso

Overview:"The Return" captures the turbulent period following Portugal's Carnation Revolution, focusing on the experiences...

The High Mountains of Portugal by Yann Martel

Overview:"The High Mountains of Portugal" by Yann Martel is a captivating narrative that traverses...

Pereira Maintains by António Tabucchi

In the sweltering backdrop of 1930s Lisbon, "Pereira Maintains" unfolds the story of Dr. Pereira, a journalist navigating the complexities of rising fascism. Through his interactions with the revolutionary Monteiro Rossi, Pereira is drawn into a journey of moral awakening, challenging his previously apolitical stance

Lisbon: Europe’s Rising Star for Startups

Once a hidden gem, it's now a magnet for startups, with impressive growth and a global buzz.

Portuguese Election: Center-Right Victory Amid Far-Right Surge

Portugal's center-right Democratic Alliance has narrowly won the recent election, but faces challenges in...

Night Train to Lisbon: Pascal Mercier

Gregorius’s journey leads him through the streets of Lisbon and into the past, as he unravels a tale of love, loss, and the courage of individuals against oppression.

Take Six: Six Portuguese Women Writers

This anthology introduces readers to the diverse voices of six prominent Portuguese women writers.

Alentejo Blue: Monica Ali

OverviewIn the sleepy fictional village of Mamarrosa, nestled in the heart of Portugal's Alentejo...

Hunting Midnight: Richard Zimler

A Jewish American artist haunted by his past, seeks refuge in Lisbon in the 1990s.

Baltasar and Blimunda: José Saramago

Set in 18th-century Lisbon, this historical fantasy follows the lives of Baltasar, a one-handed war veteran, and Blimunda, a woman with clairvoyant powers.

Explore the Rota Literária do Algarve

The Rota Literária do Algarve, or the Algarve Literary Route, offers a unique journey through the region's cultural and historical landscape, tracing the footsteps of famous Portuguese writers and poets.

Faro Council Extend Night-time Opening Hours

The Faro City Council has recently enacted new regulations concerning noise control and operating hours for local businesses

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Annual cultural events across Portugal, their significance, and tips for attending.

Experience Portugal's most vibrant traditions, from the lively Carnival parades and elaborate costumes, to Semana Santa and Festa de São João festivities.