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All about the Fantasporto International Film Festival 2021

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  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...

6 Top attractions in Azores – not to miss

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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...

Top 7 tourist attractions and interesting places to visit in Lisbon

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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 ch...