Seasonal Diary

“We visit for the sheer indulgence of the Óbidos Chocolate Festival and to see the amazing skill of windsurfers at the Ocean Spirit Festival!”

The Silver Coast has a rich tradition of street carnivals, festivals, concerts, exhibitions and sporting contests. Throughout the year you will find a wide variety of authentic cultural events, some of which are highlighted in the CampoReal seasonal diary below:

Spring
The flowering countryside and fragrant orchards are magnificent in spring. Look out for these events:

  • The Forest Week, Cadaval
  • Tasquinhas – Tapas Festival, Rio Maior
  • Handicraft Fair, Sobral de Monte Argraço

Summer
Summers in Oeste Portugal are warm and dry, with average temperatures ranging between 26-29ºC. A mild sea breeze ensures that it is never too hot to spend the day out on the golf course, or to participate in some of the local festivals and customs:

  • Corrida das Fogueiras – Bonfire Race, Peniche
  • Sabores do Mar – Flavours of the Sea Festival, Peniche 
  • Medieval Market, Óbidos
  • Joaquim Agostinho Trophy, International Cycling, Torres Vedras
  • International Show Jumping Contest of Vimeiro, Porto Novo
  • Arab market, Óbidos

Autumn
The weather remains mild throughout the autumn months when the best food and wine festivals are held to celebrate the annual harvest:

  • Wine and Horse Fair, Alenquer
  • Festa das Adiafas – Gastronomy and Regional Light Wine Festival, Cadaval
  • Music Festival, Bombarral

Winter
It is known to rain between November and March, which makes the area one of the most fertile regions for growing vegetables and vines. It is the perfect time to experience Portugal’s most traditional side: