Cities & Villages

Christmas in Cabeça

Between December 7th 2024 and January 1st 2025, Cabeça, a Mountain Village, located in Seia municipality, in Estrela Mountain, becomes the most traditional and eco-friendly Christmas village in Portugal, offering an alternative to the increasingly globalised and commercialised holiday season. 

Christmas bonfires

Especially in the inland of Center of Portugal, there is the enduring tradition of piling up wood in front of cathedrals and churches and to lit the “madeiros”, the bonfires or Yule-Logs. A way of bringing communities closer, as well as a symbol of the spirit of solidarity and brotherhood so typical of this holiday season.

Kids & Families

Christmas train

Vouga Historical Train is back on track for two memorable train journeys taking place on December 15th and 22nd. Feel the Christmas magic on board of one of Portugal's most remarkable trains!

Codfish & Christmas

The almighty king of the Portuguese table also pays a visit on Christmas, namely on December 24th.

Octopus

In the north region of Portugal and also in the north area of Center of Portugal there is the habit of eating octopus on the evening of December 24th, instead of codfish.