All about the Fantasporto International Film Festival 2021

 Fantasporto, which is also known as Fantas, is an international film festival. It is annually organized since 1981 in Porto, Portugal. It is giving screen space to fantasy/science fiction/horror-oriented commercial feature films, auteur films and experimental projects from all over the world; Fantasporto has now created enthusiastic audiences, ranging from cinephiles to more popular spectators, with an annual average of 110,000 attendees. In spite of being organized by a private entity, the event is mostly state funded, with the Ministry of Culture of Portugal leading and the President of the Republic as head of the Honour Committee in addition to several private sponsors. The news dates have came up now for the much awaited Fantasporto International Film Festival 2021.

With its doors open to the World Fantasporto International Film Festival is now on its way for its 41^st edition wedged to its motto, “Fantas goes Global”. There are three indicators through which its worldwide growth can be been seen clearly in media. First, last year we received film submission from all continents and 76 countries. Formerly in the same year, there were 43 world premieres across the competitions. And the third point that shows the impact and reorganization of Fantasporto abroad is that Porto welcomed roughly 200 film crew members – in 2020, 73% of films were screened in the presence of the director and crew. As the film selection goes, it may be measured by the applauses that heavily follow each presentation. Fantasporto has reached many countries in very small time through world media. In 2021 as well Fantasporto International Film Festival 2021 shall once again be a film celebration bringing the name of Porto to every corner of the world.

The festival is very important for the critics and the Portuguese market. Fantasporto has now developed as the Portuguese festival. Authorities consider the Portuguese festival to be interesting and diverse. The director of this festival Mario Dorminski is also a distributor with good relations to Spanish broadcasters.

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6 Top attractions in Azores – not to miss

In Europe, Lisbon is often named as the top tourist destinations, but the 6 top attractions in Azores Islands, off the coast in the Atlantic Ocean, may be the best summer destination. There are plenty of things like mountains, coastline and lake-filled caldera, to keep even the most ambitious traveler busy. We have mentioned the 6 top attractions in Azores that you should not miss if you travel to Portugal.

·         Watching whales

One of the most unforgettable experiences includes sailing through the Atlantic in search of those majestic marine mammals. Guided tours are available for most of the islands, but Sao Miguel may be the easiest (because it is the largest of the 9 islands) with companies in Ponta Delgada and Villa Franca do Campo. You need to keep your eyes peeled for watching dolphins.

·         Enjoy meal cooked in Volcanic Soil

There is place in Sao Miguel’s village of Furnas where locals take slow cooking to a whole new level. Pots of cozido (which is the mixture of meat and vegetable stew) are lowered into the volcanic ground, where they keep cooking. You don’t have to wait for the dinner time to place an order, besides you will have to call the day before to order because they order in advance. You can order from the local restaurants such as Calderias and Vulcoes.

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Top 7 tourist attractions and interesting places to visit in Lisbon

The capital of Portugal, Lisbon is situated at the point where the Tagus River estuary meets the Atlantic Ocean. This riverfront city is as rich and varied as the country’s long history. From the ruins of a Moorish castle perched atop one of city’s seven hills to a sidewalk café snuggled against an ancient Visigoth wall, remnants of Lisbon’s colorful past are everywhere. It is a vibrant and charismatic city and one of the fines capital cities of Europe. The city boasts a climate, lively nightlife, historic monuments and a range of activities that will entertain visitors of all ages and dispositions. Other than this there is a lot to see and explore and many tourist attractions and interesting places to visit in Lisbon.

Lisbon is rightfully proud of the role it played during Portugal’s Age of Discovery. While the Western Europe’s oldest city has taken steps to overhaul its transportation system, modernize its downtown area and revamp of its riverfront, basically it’s the charm of Lisbon’s oldest neighborhoods that mostly attracts visitors.

We have mentioned the list of interesting places to visit in Lisbon below

 Wonder at the Torre De Belem

If you are planning to visit only one landmark when touring through the Portuguese capital, make it this one.

The main feature of this place would be that is stands over the mouth of the Tagus River since its construction under the patronage of Saint John back in the 16^th century.

Castelo de Sao Jorge: An iconic Landmark

It is the most recognized of Lisbon’s major attractions; St. Geroge’s Castle commands a glorious position near Alfama on the crown of a hill overlooking the Portuguese capital. This is one of Lisbon’s most popular tourist destinations. It has the most impressive battlements, engaging museum, and fascinating archaeological site combine to make the castle a rewarding experience for the whole family and specially kids. 

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