Culture · TourismGolegã Horse Fair Gets €600k Makeover, Seeks UNESCO Status for 2025
€600k boost upgrades arenas, traffic and stables while a UNESCO heritage bid elevates 2025 Golegã Horse Fair—expect smoother crowds and fuller hotels.
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CultureDavid Byrne to Return to Ageas CoolJazz Festival in Cascais, 2026
David Byrne brings new album ‘Who Is The Sky?’ to Cascais’ Ageas CoolJazz this July 2026. Secure official tickets, preview set-list clues and travel tips.
CultureFrom 'Blackout' to 'AI Agent': Your Vote Decides Portugal's 2025 Buzzword
Have your say on Portugal's 2025 buzzword. Pick from 10 finalists on Palavra do Ano before 30 Nov and see which term wins in December.
Tourism · CultureInternational Balloon Festival Returns to Alto Alentejo, 8–13 Nov
Fly or watch at Portugal’s Alentejo Balloon Festival, 8–13 Nov. €75 sunrise flights, €7 tethered rides, free Night Glow—book now and follow FIBAQ updates.
CultureHow Amália Rodrigues Turned Lisbon’s Tavern Songs into a Global Soundtrack
Discover Amália Rodrigues' journey from Lisbon stalls to world stages and where to feel her legacy in Portugal today.
Culture2025: Lisbon Invites Residents to Discover Fernando Pessoa’s Many Selves
From museum revamps to AI discoveries, 2025 brings fairs, plays and congresses unveiling new sides of Fernando Pessoa. Plan your Lisbon visit.
CulturePorto Stage Revives Zeca Afonso’s Farewell to Rally Today’s Voices
Experience gig-theatre in Porto as TEP reimagines José Afonso’s 1983 concerts. Tickets from €4.50, Nov 7-8. Accessible seating, sign-language support.
Culture · EnvironmentPortugal's Storybook Sidewalks Seek UNESCO Status, Better Pay and Safer Steps
Portugal's patterned pavements chase UNESCO listing, promising funds, safer surfaces and fresh training for the aging craft. See what's changing for walkers next.
Tourism · CultureAlmourol Castle to Launch App Tours and Add Extra Boats in 2025
Explore Portugal’s Almourol Castle, a Templar fortress on the Tagus River. New smartphone guide and extra cruises promise easier 2025 visits from Lisbon.