On the 9th December at 9:30pm takes place in Palmela at the Cine-Teatro S. João (S. João Theatre) the Ballet “The Nutcracker” a wonderful Ballet performance by the Odessa Opera and Ballet Theatre from Ukraine. “The Nutcracker” is a two-act  ballet, originally choreographed by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov with a score by Pyotr Ilyich...

Knowing Setubal though Photography is what this exhibition offers you. Until the 16th January 2011 at the Giacometti Museum in the city of Setubal, this exhibition is a journey in Setubal from 1860 to 1930.  The exhibition consists of less known images of Setubal and its aim is to let you know from an historic perspective all the urban and cultural changes of...

On the 6th and 13th November takes place the Autumn Fair on the beautiful scenery of the Mourisca Tide Mill in the Sado Estuary. It will be a best family entertainment that the Setubal region offers to fairgoers of all ages. The fair that happens in two Saturdays, features an open air exhibition and sale with mouth-watering food stalls selling  regional...

Dia de S. Martinho or St. Martin’s Day, also known as the Feast of St. Martin, Martinstag or Martinmas, is November 11, the feat day  of Martin of Tours, who started out as a Roman soldier. He was baptized as an adult and became a monk. It is understood that he was a kind man who led a quiet and simple life. The most famous legend of his life is that he...

Love chocolate? On the 4-7 November visit Grandola and indulge yourself on the Chocolate Festival that takes place there on a truly celebration of everything chocolate. The Chocolate Festival is a unique event which gives visitors a special opportunity to enjoy a wide range of chocolate related products like: fine truffles, bars and bonbons, savory food with...

The World Tourism Day happens each year on September 27 and this year it will commemorate its 30th anniversary. This year’s theme focuses on the world’s cultural wealth and the important role sustainable tourism plays in revitalizing local traditions and making them flourish as they cross other cultures. Palmela is the chosen location in the region of...