April – what’s on in Portugal?
Experience the best of Portugal in April—Easter traditions, chocolate festivals, tennis tournaments, and historic celebrations!
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April is Easter month, and Easter in Portugal is a vibrant celebration filled with rich traditions, lively processions, and mouthwatering feasts! Every region offers unique experiences and towns burst with colourful parades, folk music, and family gatherings, making it the perfect time to visit and immerse yourself in Portuguese culture. Here are a few ideas to whet your appetite!
21st March – 6th April – Obidos Chocolate Festival – Obidos
The Óbidos International Chocolate Festival transforms Óbidos into the world's chocolate capital. Each year has a different theme, meant to inspire the amazing chocolate sculptures on display. At the festival, you will find exhibitions, sales of high-quality chocolate products and events such as workshops, competitions and presentations.
https://festivalchocolate.cm-obidos.pt
26th April – 4th May – Millennium Estoril Open – Estoril
The Millennium Estoril Open is the biggest tennis tournament in Portugal and the only stop of the ATP Tour in the country. The Estoril Tennis Club will welcome tennis stars from around the world to the area known as the Portuguese Riviera.
http://www.millenniumestorilopen.com
13th – 20th April - Holy Week (Semana Santa) – Óbidos and Braga
This week is one of the most significant in the Christian world, with religious processions across the country but especially in Braga and Óbidos. Óbidos is considered to be one of the most impressive religious manifestations in the western region and attracts many people to the town, united by devotion and culture.
https://semanasantabraga.com/en/ https://semanasantaobidos.pt/site/
25th April – Liberty Day – Celebrations nationwide
Liberty Day is a holiday celebrated every year in Portugal on 25th April. It commemorates the day in 1974 when the country's dictatorship ended, paving the way to democracy. The day is marked by various events across the country. including parades, exhibitions in museums, special films and live music concerts.
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Published in: Guide to Portugal / Miscellaneous / Portuguese Life / Travel