Local Events and Festivals
Public and Bank Holidays
There are many bank holidays in Portugal which are observed.
Some are celebrated with big festivals which anyone is welcome to join in with. Highly recommended if you wish to see the traditional Algarve! You should note that all shops are closed on a bank holiday, dates of which are as follows:
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1 January
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New Year's Day, Ano Novo
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24 Feb
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Carnival Day
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10 April
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Good Friday
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12 April
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Easter Sunday
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25 April
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Freedom Day, commemorating the 1974 Revolution, Dia 25 de Abril
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1 May
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Labour Day, Dia do Trabalhador
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11 June
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Corpus Christi, Corpo de Deus
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10 June
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National Day in Portugal, Camões
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15 August
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Assumption Day, Assunção de Nossa Senhora
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5 October
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Republic Day, Implantação da República
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1 November
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All Saints' Day, Dia de Todos-os-Santos
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1 December
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Independence Day, commemorating independence from Spain in 1640, Dia da Restauração
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8 December
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Immaculate Conception, Imaculada Conceição
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25 December
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Christmas Day, Natal
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Events in Tavira
More information available in Spring 2010
Markets and Flea Markets
Big Markets and Flea Markets are very popular in the Eastern Algarve and attract many visitors.
At the markets you will find stalls include clothing, pottery ware, hardware, kitchen ware, plants, bedding just to name but a few. As for the flea markets - the Portuguese equivalent of the Car Boot Sales- you can find many a rare gem, second hand items and collectables. Both markets have a lively atmosphere and have food and beer services. A great morning out!
2009 Schedule
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Location
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Markets
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Flea Markets
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Almancil
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1st and 4th Sunday
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2nd and 5th Sunday
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Castro Marim
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2nd Saturday
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x
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Estoi
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2nd Sunday
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x
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Fuzeta
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1st Thursday
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1st Sunday
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Moncarapacho
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1st Sunday
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x
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Monte Gordo
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x
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4th Saturday
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Quarteira
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Every Wednesday
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x
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Olhao
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x
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4th Sunday
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Qulefes (Olhao)
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4th Sunday
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x
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Sao Bras
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Every Saturday
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3rd Sunday
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Santa Catarina
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4th Sunday
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x
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Tavira
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3rd Saturday
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x
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Vila Real
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x
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2nd Saturday
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Vila Nova de Cacela
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3rd Sunday
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x
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