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Lisbon is a great destination including in winter. At this time of year you can discover its beauty and majesty in a more relaxed way, as well as enjoy the numerous events on offer that liven up the city over these dates.

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Christmas is a family affair in Portugal and is celebrated with loved ones. There are numerous Christmas traditions in Portugal that vary from one region to another, some with Norman origins but the majority with catholic origins.

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Fado is the soundtrack of Lisbon. Melancholy, ironic, proud and beautiful, the sound of this traditional music is a reflection of the city’s soul. Therefore, you should never leave Lisbon without listening to fado.

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Every summer, Portugal hosts a large variety of outdoor festivals inviting everyone to enjoy the best sounds under a clear evening sky. 2011 is no exception, and there are some great line ups this year with some incredible bands

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Cooljazz in Cascais is a festival with its own personality and an intimate atmosphere, which throughout the seven years it has been running, has won a place in the hearts of music lovers and earned an excellent reputation amongst summer musical festival-goers.

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During June and July, the Portuguese capital is just at hotbed of activities, and on its streets you can enjoy numerous concerts, festivals, art exhibitions, theatre and of course traditional fado that tints the sky of the city with its melancholy tunes. However, now that it’s summer, festivals, colour and fun will now be taking hold of the city in the form of a big festival with the traditional Festas de Lisboa that is celebrated in honour of their patron saint, Saint Anthony.

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No more than 30 kilometres away from Lisbon, you will find Sintra, a charming town that you should definitely visit during your time in the Portuguese capital, especially if you’re looking for a little romantic getaway. Celebrated for its artists, writers and poets such as Lord Byron, and preferred summer destination by the monarchy and nobles in the old days, Sintra has a special appeal and a great wealth of monuments.

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Music Day in Belem comprises a three day marathon of concerts in the emblematic cultural space, the Belem contemporary art centre. This event, taking place from the 15th to the 17th of April 2011, attempts to bring people closer to and promote classical music in a different way.

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Lisbon is one of the most attractive cities in Europe thanks to its Portuguese charm reflected in its districts, bars and restaurants in true Lisbon style. Now that spring has arrived, Lisbon is an ideal location and given that is situated on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean even more so thanks to the cool breeze gently blowing through this charming city. In addition, being a port-side city means a great life style goes without saying and that the daily and nightlife is one of the most famous.

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Recently we’ve noticed that marathons and half-marathons are taking place in the most important European capitals whereby the locals steadily make their way through the streets of the city in their eagerness to win and satisfy their competitive side. And, as the capital of Portugal, nothing less could be expected of Lisbon. Thus, now that spring has nearly arrived, the Lisbon Half-Marathon will be taking place on the 20th of March.

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From the 7th to the 17th of April, “Lisbon fish and flavours”, a popular gastronomic event held in the Portuguese capital will once again be taking place much to delight of foodies all round. Thanks to the programme of activities organised alongside the lovely grub on offer, previous year’s editions have proven to be rather popular in light of the growing number of guests received, thus this year, Lisbon fish and flavours promises to be even bigger and better yet!

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From the 5th to the 15th of May the 8th edition of the Lisbon International Independent Film Festival will be celebrated. We are referring to Lisboa'11 comprising an event which combines works of independent cinema from all over the world and that has an array of sections to bring cinema fans and film fanatics some great cinema, some of the most important works of the year, new world cinema, films that go beyond the mainstream, and an array of activities aiming to bring the public closer to the world of cinema including the opportunity to speak to the creators of their favourite films and participate in debates focusing on the world of cinema.