31st of July – 14th of August, 2010
Festival dos Oceanos (Ocean’s festival) is an annual and colorful event the Portiguese capital that celebrates the power of the seven seas on dry land. It lasts for more than two weeks and is free to see. The series of events take place at the National Park, the Belém Tower, the historic city centre and along the side of Tagus river.
The festival has a great variety of events to offer which are both cultural and entertaining. Thousands of people visit the festival every year, so reserve one of our apartments in Lisbon such as the Alfama Duplex apartment, a magnificent apartment in the old city! …read more
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29th of September – 3rd of October, 2010
If you are a movie fan, you should not miss the MOTELx International Horror Film Festival. This unique and incredible festival is dedicated to the best international horror films in the world and is really worth a visit.
The aim of this festival is to introduce the very best of horror films from classical to new tendencies. Moreover, it allows Lisbon to be on the map of international festival dedicated to Horror film, and to promote work, classes and workshops between the audience and the professional.
Visit Lisbon and stay in one of our homey apartments, for example the Bairro Alto apartment which has a beautiful view of the old city! …read more
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June, 2010
Throughout Portugal, June is the month of the Festas dos Santos Populares, or Feast Days of the Popular Saints, an important moment for the Portuguese community to come together to celebrate their most revered Saints, San Antonio, San Juan y 29 San Pedro.
During that time, the beautiful city of Lisbon is transformed into a carnaval of colour, scents and sounds. The whole city is taken over by parades, bonfires, dancing in the street, live music, parties and feasting. Coloured lights, lanterns and decorations adorn the streets, while scents of basil and grilled sardines make one’s mouth water in anticapation of the feasts to be eaten.
Some other special traditions include people presenting each other with little pots of basil, and poems written on paper carnations, serving as signs of affection. For the Portuguese people, the Festas dos Santos Populares represent an important moment, as they bring people from different social and cultural backgrounds together in a moment of brotherhood, love and happiness. …read more
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17th – 25th September, 2010
Queer Lisboa, is a festival of gay and gesbian film and was founded in 1997 by Celso Junior, director of the festival until 2004 and Gonçalo Diniz, president of the Ilgi Portugal – International Lesbian and Gay Association.
In 2000 he formed a partnership to organize the festival and make it independent of any political pressure. Enjoy a few days of cinema and culture in Lisbon, and reserve one of our apartments in Lisbon, such as the beautiful Graça I apartment in the heart of the city! …read more
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28th May – 4th July, 2010
This year the Sintra Festival turns 45 years old and each edition offers the public a series of cultural events in dance, music and counterpoint. You can see many international artists on stage in the beautiful town of Sintra, near Lisbon.
Plan your stay in Lisbon, book one of our apartments in Lisbon to attend a cultural event unique. For example, the Alfama River I apartment which has beautiful views of the city! …read more
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