Carnival is coming and we recommend some destinations

It is said that the Ovar Carnival is celebrated as nowhere else in Portugal.

The fun invades the streets and has no time to end. Since last year, the organization has dedicated itself to turning celebration and revelry into an ecological party, which encourages sustainability and imposes the use of recyclable glasses in bars.

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Carnival is coming, full of parties, costumes and lots of entertainment that make thousands of people go out on the street to "play carnival" and dance to the rhythm of the revelry.

In Portugal, carnivalesque traditions are strictly adhered to, which is why the expression “life is two days and carnival three” adds up and follows the same pace as the celebrations in various regions of the country are being prepared. Always with the joy and the symbolism typical of this time, the Corsicans are organized, dolls are decorated and the samba of the Marvelous City is imported: Rio de Janeiro, but we have not lost our cultural identity.

Are you a festival goer and like to have fun with costumes? So take this opportunity to pack your bags, put on your most fun masks and discover one of the destinations that Contrary to the old saying, in Alcobaça, carnival is not three days, but five. The city has always celebrated this time of year, not forgetting the parades and floats that, even if not very elaborate, filled the streets of Rossio with magic. Although it was a popular and "bairrista" entrudo, the truth is that, for some time, the Corsicans did not mobilize the "people" of the region. Only children were dedicated to this cause.

Nowadays, the Alcobaça entrudo celebrations take place, basically, at night in a giant tent installed next to the monastery. Carnival starts with a dance dedicated to the senior population, followed by the procession that brings together hundreds of children, the evenings being animated by Samba Engineers.

"Whoever passes through Alcobaça, does not pass without returning".

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The Torres Vedras carnival is known as "the most Portuguese in Portugal". The party is in keeping with the traditions that popularized it on the street since 1923, when the king was received and joined by the figure of the queen a year later. The model of carnival kings still persists today, but living up to social and political satires, it is composed of two male figures.

The theme of this year's edition of the Torres Vedras Carnival is "Magic and Fantasy" and promises to attract many visitors.

From February 21st to 26th the fun is guaranteed and you can see the famous matrafonas, a group formed by men dressed as women who satirize the feminine touches, as well as the floats, the big heads, the parade groups and the Zés Pereiras.

Prepare your best costume and enter the dance that invades Torres Vedras. If you prefer, you can also stay in a quieter area to enjoy your Carnival with tranquility.

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Is your idea to travel with the whole family? This may be your option.

Carnival is one of the highlights of the village of Sesimbra. In a playful environment, where music, cir and the movements of schools and samba groups that address political and social themes are not lacking, the parades bring together over a thousand participants along the beach. Over the course of several months, many volunteers from the associations work hard for a program rich in color and brightness that includes the participation of educational and educational establishments, the parade of amateur clowns and Tripa Mijona - a group comprised of young women. The popular traditions of the municipality are not forgotten through the satirical manifestations - known as the cavalhadas and cegadas - and the night dances, the burden of the collectives. After three days of revelry, the Entrudo ends with the burial of the cod.

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Animation, satire and revelry are fundamental elements of the Carnival of Loulé, in the Algarve region. Rain or shine, the important thing is fun, guaranteed with the samba schools that parade through the city and big floats with incredible giant figures that criticize the current society.

The Brazilian influence is present in the songs, political satires and disguises and the floats, gigantones and big heads turn the streets into an unmissable spectacle.

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If the weather helps and the weather calls for a beach, nothing better than enjoying the Carnival weekend on Madeira Island.

Funchal's Carnival surprises thanks to its activities, marked by its diversity and popular creativity. Spectacular choreographies, typical cuisine and colorful costumes enliven the festive days on the island.

The long-awaited Cortejo Trapalhão takes place on Tuesday of Carnival and you will not want to miss this unique moment.

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Sources: idealista.pt

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