Tourism in Portugal

In 2026, the religious and artistic festival "Varanda de Nazaré" celebrates its 16th anniversary. Organised by popular Brazilian singer Fafá de Belém, this event became a milestone of the century-old Círio de Nazaré, held every year in October in Belém do Pará, Brazil.

The Zêzere is the common denominator of the identity of the six Aldeias do Xisto Villages located within its basin. Zêzere River is one of the wildest and most pristine rivers in the country. The landscapes it creates are unparalleled. The Zêzere Grande Route follows the river from source to estuary.

The surrounding region of Coimbra has a multitude of great attractions, suiting all tastes and budgets. From the endless white sandy beaches of Figueira da Foz to the charming Schist Villages of Lousã Mountain, from the fairy tale Bussaco national woods to the imposing castle of Montemor-o-Velho, from the Roman heritage sites to the Medieval flair of Penela.

Eduardo Lourenço was a prestigious Portuguese thinker, essayist, philosopher and literary critic. And also the biggest ambassador of his beloved home-city, Guarda.