Porto e Norte Region

Tourism, Culture, Entertainment, Regional Products, Handicrafts in Tras-os-Montes

Monday, 06 February 2012 00:00

Open since August 2009, Anda D’I is largely a cultural promoter. Tourist and artists from around the Northeast Transmontano, share the culture of this remote region of Portugal. Live the day-to-day ancient traditions. This is the part of Portugal with two official languages, and has festivals of Masks, Pauliteiros (dancing sticks), ancient foods and unique landscapes, magnificent castles, etc ... Based in Bragança - and all are invited.

Guimarães 2012 - European Capital of Culture is up and running

Sunday, 05 February 2012 00:00

Guimarães 2012 is the European Capital of Culture, kicked off with a large gathering of creators and creations - music, film, photography, visual arts, architecture, literature, thought, theater, dance and street arts.

Cable Car in Guimarães is poetry in motion this year

Sunday, 29 January 2012 00:00

One special program promoted during the European Capital of Culture, is a cable car used as a space for poetry, music, dance, film, fashion, talks and exhibitions. The "Dynamic Cable Car 2012", was launched this month. The program is divided into three periods: January to April is the initiative "Poem in Cable Car". From May to August it is the turn of the artistic manifestations of the "Interactive Cable Car", and from September to December moments linked to "The space and the object” will take place. This program is not part of the timing of the City of Guimarães Foundation.

Tourism Weekend in Espinho

Tuesday, 24 January 2012 21:50

The town of Espinho is offering a Culinary Passport that gives holders exclusive discounts on restaurants, accommodation, entertainment, and sports in the area. Participating organizations include the Espinho Planetarium, the Espinho Museum, and the Music Academy. Contacts:Tel 22 733 58 72 orE-mail. turismo@cm-espinho.pt

Ponte de Lima: offer free stays & sweet

Thursday, 19 January 2012 19:23

Leite-creme custards and a free stay to cheer up during the low season - The town of Ponte de Lima will offer overnight stays and custard, free to visitors, to promote tourism in the off season. The "Off Season of Ponte de Lima is on the rise" and will run until April 21, 2012. Besides the town and the local business association, there is also a company organizing events for Tourism North of Portugal.