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Buried treasures myths in Portugal – are they real?
Filipe da Silva Coelho

Buried treasures myths in Portugal – are they real?

Portugal is the place where legends and history come together to spark the imagination, Across this sun-soaked land, stories of buried treasures and lost fortunes have been whispered for centuries, giving every ancient castle and misty mountain a sprinkling of mystery. Take Almourol Castle, for instance. Rising from an island in the Tagus River, this […]

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Filipe da Silva Coelho

Buried treasures myths in Portugal – are they real?

Portugal is the place where legends and history come together to spark the imagination, Across this sun-soaked land, stories of buried treasures and lost fortunes have been whispered for centuries, giving every ancient castle and misty mountain a sprinkling of mystery. Take Almourol Castle, for instance. Rising from an island in the Tagus River, this […]

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The legend of the Galo de Barcelos
Filipe da Silva Coelho

The legend of the Galo de Barcelos

The legend of the Galo de Barcelos (Rooster of Barcelos) is one of the most well-known Portuguese folk traditions and is closely linked to the city of Barcelos, in the northern region of Minho. The story tells that, in medieval times, a young Galician man on his way to Santiago de Compostela was unjustly accused […]

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Filipe da Silva Coelho

The legend of the Galo de Barcelos

The legend of the Galo de Barcelos (Rooster of Barcelos) is one of the most well-known Portuguese folk traditions and is closely linked to the city of Barcelos, in the northern region of Minho. The story tells that, in medieval times, a young Galician man on his way to Santiago de Compostela was unjustly accused […]

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Dia da Defesa Nacional DDN – (National Defence Day)
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Dia da Defesa Nacional DDN – (National Defence Day)

The Dia da Defesa Nacional – DDN (National Defence Day), promoted by the Portuguese Ministry of National Defence, is an initiative intended to raise awareness among young people about the importance of defending the country and the role of the Armed Forces in preserving national sovereignty. Held annually, the DDN is mandatory for all Portuguese […]

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Dia da Defesa Nacional DDN – (National Defence Day)

The Dia da Defesa Nacional – DDN (National Defence Day), promoted by the Portuguese Ministry of National Defence, is an initiative intended to raise awareness among young people about the importance of defending the country and the role of the Armed Forces in preserving national sovereignty. Held annually, the DDN is mandatory for all Portuguese […]

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Carnival in Portugal
Filipe da Silva Coelho

Carnival in Portugal

Carnival in Portugal is celebrated with intensity, colour, music, satire and tradition and although the entire country gets into the spirit of partying, some cities stand out with their grand parties and lively parades. One of these cities is Ovar, which holds one of the most popular carnivals in the country: Spectacular parades, samba schools, […]

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Filipe da Silva Coelho

Carnival in Portugal

Carnival in Portugal is celebrated with intensity, colour, music, satire and tradition and although the entire country gets into the spirit of partying, some cities stand out with their grand parties and lively parades. One of these cities is Ovar, which holds one of the most popular carnivals in the country: Spectacular parades, samba schools, […]

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European and Portuguese Capital of Culture
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European and Portuguese Capital of Culture

Since 1985, one or more cities have been chosen to serve as the European Capital of Culture for one year. To date, more than 60 cities have been chosen to serve as such “capitals”, to celebrate the diversity and difference that make up the Union, and to create a supranational European identity and brotherhood, in […]

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European and Portuguese Capital of Culture

Since 1985, one or more cities have been chosen to serve as the European Capital of Culture for one year. To date, more than 60 cities have been chosen to serve as such “capitals”, to celebrate the diversity and difference that make up the Union, and to create a supranational European identity and brotherhood, in […]

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