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Santa Casa Alfama 2021 – The Great Portuguese Fado Festival

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  Lisbon is preparing itself to host one of the most loved music festivals called the Santa Casa Alfama 2021 on 24 th & 25 th September . Those who have already been to Portugal will realize the importance of Fado (a form of singing in Portugal) and its contributions to the history of the alluring country. And those who have never been to Portugal – Let’s just say that you should definitely grab a Visa for Portugal and experience authentic Portuguese music with your friends or loved ones. But, before you do that, read this helpful guide which will make your entire Santa Casa Alfama experience even more enjoyable. What is Santa Casa Alfama 2021? The organizers of the Santa Casa Alfama first held the event in 2013 in Lisbon Portugal to celebrate the music that touches every soul of Portugal – Fado. From humble origins in 2013, the spell-binding Santa Casa Alfama festival now attracts thousands of tourists and sybarites each year. In 2021, the 9 th edition of Santa Cas...

Villamix Lisboa 2021 – Experience Various Genres of Music

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  Portugal’s Seixal is readying itself to host one of the most popular musical events called the Villamix Lisboa 2021 on 1 st and 2 nd October. This iconic music festival showcases some of the best musical talents of Brazil. You will get to experience amazing music from various artists of Brazil and world-famous DJs. But, before you get all excited about applying for a Portugal Visa UK to take part in this wonderful event, go through our guide your experience even more enjoyable. What is Villamix Lisboa Festival 2021? The Villamix festival had humble origins in a small region of Brazil called Goiânia in 2011. However, as time passed, the event expanded in terms of the number of artists and the genres of music. That’s not all! This amazing event spread to various cities outside of Brazil. Today, this event can be called one of the largest music festivals of Brazil which boasts of one of the largest stages in the world. Although this music event gives preference to country...

Nova Era Beach Party 2021 – Europe’s Largest Beach Party

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Portugal is readying itself to host one of the largest beach parties of Europe - Nova Era Beach Party 2021. This electrifying music festival will be hosting some of the most popular artists who’ll perform live in front of thousands of visitors. Feel like visiting Portugal to experience this wonderful electronic music festival? Then simply grab a Visa for Portugal and plan your visit. But, before you do so, read on to know everything about this renowned music festival. What is Nova Era Beach Party 2021 all about? Starting in 2007, the Nova Era or the EDP Beach Party is an electronic dance music festival that is organized annually by the Nova Era radio station. This iconic music festival has already hosted some of the biggest names in the electronic music industry such as Nicky Romero, Swedish House Mafia, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Martin Garrix and many more. From the humble beginnings of a few hundred people to thousands of visitors in the subsequent years, the Nova Era E...

Vagos Metal Fest 2021 – Confluence of Hard Rock & Heavy Metal

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  Portugal is primarily known for its port wine, Pastel de nata, Piri Piri Chicken, Football & Golf. But, for the past few years, a small set of hard rock & hard metal enthusiasts have been making a mark in the music industry for its Vagos Metal Fest 2021. Although Fado (a form of singing) deserves the much-coveted tag of UNESCO’s World Intangible Cultural Heritage, the Metal Fest is also climbing the ranks of being a popular festival for the past few years. The 2021 edition of Vagos fest will be held from 29 th July to 31 st July . So, what’s going to happen in the VMF 2021? & Read on to find out! Origins of Vagos Metal Fest 2021 The Vagos Metal Festival that you see today has had very humble beginnings. It originated in 2009 in the Aveiro region where a small event used to take place called Rock in Ria. At that time, the event featured a few International & Portuguese bands. This event then laid the platform for the Vagos Metal Fest that we see today. Re...

Afro Nation Portugal Festival 2021 – Dance the Night Away!

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The Afro Nation Portugal Festival 2021 is a Portugal-based Dance-hall , Afro-beats , Bashment , Hip-Hop & R&B festival which is organized every summer. This spell-binding event invites some of the most well-known people in the music industry to elevate the experience for tourists & sybarites. While the 2020 event had to postponed to 2021 due to the ravaging pandemic, organizers are hopeful of turning this year’s edition into one of the finest festivals of Algarve Portugal. Read on to know all about the alluring Festival & if you like it then simply apply for a Portugal Visa Online & embark on an eventful vacation to Algarve, Portugal. Origins of Afro Nation Portugal Festival 2021 A Visionary Entrepreneur named Adesegun Adeosun Jr who also goes by the name SMADE is the one who brought up the idea of the Afro Nation Portugal Festival. He partnered with Echo Location Talent &Live Nation to bring forth an exciting festival that aims to unite the African Diaspor...

Unimagined and unplanned summer trip to Portugal

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Planning for some adventure this summer? The notion of a solo trip can be a bit devastating at first, but once you get past the initial fear of travelling alone, the benefits of vacationing by yourself become evident. Therefore plan a summer trip to Portugal. In south-west Europe, nestling between Spain and the Atlantic is one of the least well known destinations on the continent: Portugal. It is the land of history, with a rich, superbly well-preserved heritage that is nevertheless resolutely modern, the things you can do in this little country will astonish you, as well as how welcoming its inhabitants are, its food and its traditions. Spend your summer in Portugal and you’ll soon fall in love with this dazzling corner of Europe. Its extensive coastline is made for long lazy days by the sea, especially at its popular beach resorts . Many travelers come to Portugal in summer seeking adventure, whether through surfing or discovering hilltop castles. Whatever you choose to do a summer...

Plan an unforgettable Easter 2021 in Portugal

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  Portugal is a country rich in history and heritage and steeped in religious ritual and tradition. Its culture represents layer upon layer of different civilizations that lived in and ruled Europe’s westernmost country during past millennia – from prehistoric cultures to the Phoenicians and the Romans, arching Germanic invasions, the Sephardic Jewish migration and finally Moorish conquest and subsequent dispossession. Today, Portugal is largely Roman Catholic but pieces of these activities civilizations can still be found here, in museums and monuments – yes – but also a small villages and abandoned churches; in the language with its mix of Latin and Arabic consequences and of course on table. Don’t miss to enjoy your Easter 2021 in Portugal. The Portuguese Holy Week has many things in common with Easter in other countries of the world, but it also has its particularities, such as certain typical Easter meals or the traditional “folar” cake. Beyond processions and image worshi...