History and Culture
Au Portugal, les traditions de Noël sont profondément façonnées par la vie rurale d'autrefois et par la religion chrétienne. Bien que chaque région ait ses particularités, certaines coutumes unissent les Portugais autour de ce moment spécial de l’année qui célèbre à la fois la famille, la foi et les traditions locales.
Alentejo, a vast region located in the south of Portugal, is a true gem that is still little known to the general public. With its rolling landscapes, picturesque villages, rich history and delicious gastronomy, Alentejo embodies Portuguese authenticity in all its splendor. This region, often described as the quiet heart of Portugal, seduces with its peaceful pace of life and unique cultural heritage.
If you are planning a visit to Portugal during the month of June, you will have the chance to participate in one of the most festive and colorful events in Europe : the Popular Saints Festival or "Festas dos Santos Populares". These are very lively celebrations, where people invade the streets to eat, drink and have fun in the popular neighbourhoods decorated with multi-colored arches and balloons and pots of aromatic-smelling basil.