In February, Portugal and Carnival combine

In February, it is celebration in Portugal and it is normal because Carnival and Portugal naturally combine. In fact, these two words have the same termination, the same number of letters, consonants and vowels, and are perfectly rhyming.

Beyond this curiosity due to Hazard, it is necessary to know that the Carnival in Portugal is a festival that counts and is integral part of the Portuguese traditions. Besides Mardi Gras, Carnival day is a holiday in Portugal.

On the occasion of the Carnival many Portuguese cities are celebrating and the period offers a very good opportunity to discover some Portuguese cities.

To discover:

Ovar Carnival - one of the best in the country

The Carnival of Loulé - in the Algarve one of the oldest Carnival of the country and probably the biggest event of the hollow season in the Algarve.

The Carnival of Estarreja - is since the dawn of time, a formidable event.

The carnival of Sesimbra - This charming fishing port located south of Lisbon, also has its carnival.

The Carnival of Madeira - It is impossible to evoke the Carnival in Portugal without speaking without doubt of the most grandiose. This is the Carnival of Madeira. A festive explosion punctuated by parades of samba schools, dances, and all kinds of entertainment throughout Funchal, including hotels that become for the occasion, places of sweet madness ...

Other cities also organize their carnival, even if they are less sumptuous.