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What to do for New Year in Portugal?

The end of the year is often synonymous with festivity, animation and conviviality. Millions of people are planning their New Year all over the world and of course, Portugal is an excellent destination for this event!

In this article you will have the opportunity to discover some of the best tourist destinations for New Year in Portugal. From north to south, passing by the islands, many events await the Portuguese and visitors of other nationalities to spend the long awaited New Year.

 

New Year in Porto

New Year in Portugal

Porto – Portugal

The first destination that is addressed in this article is the beautiful city of Porto. A city with centuries of history, offering visitors countless reasons to visit, and the New Year is no exception !

One of the most popular places at this time of year is, most definitely, Avenida dos Aliados. Here, thousands of people gather to say goodbye to the year that ends and welcome the news.

After having dined in one of the many restaurants of the city, the inhabitants of Porto and visitors flock to Avenida dos Aliados to attend concerts until the long-awaited moment when the clock strikes the twelve strokes of midnight.

Avenida dos Aliados - Porto

Avenida dos Aliados – Porto

To celebrate the New Year, a colorful fireworks of several tens of minutes is fired, blazing the sky and dazzling the historic center, delighting the tourists.

Other places are also popular, such as Galerias Paris or nightclubs at various points of the city, taking advantage of the fact that the metro is open all night.

For a quieter evening, do not forget to mention the cruises on the Douro River. You will indeed be able to enjoy a small cruise on this river, to learn more about the gastronomy and the Portuguese oenology, while admiring the landscape and the fireworks.

Douro River - Portugal

Douro River – Portugal

 

New Year in Lisbon

Lisbon offers many reasons to have been voted favorite destination of tourists.

The New Year is a very special occasion to discover the neighborhoods of Lisbon. By visiting the neighborhoods of Alfama, Graça, São Vicente and Mouraria, you will see even more beautiful streets than usual, thanks to the decorations.

One of the places not to be missed during your visit to Lisbon is Eduardo VII Park, where the Christmas market is located, an ideal place for families.

Eduardo VII Park - Lisbon

Eduardo VII Park – Lisbon

On this magnificent square, facing the Tagus River, you will find concerts and a spectacular firework display that will delight the thousands of visitors who come to the Baixa Pombalina.

If you want to spend a different evening, you can also go to dinner at the Casino Estoril or Lisbon while enjoying one of the wonderful shows scheduled.

 

New year in Algarve

Many places in the Algarve will allow you to spend an unforgettable New Year, we will mention among others Albufeira, Faro, Lagos, Real Vila de Santo António and Quarteira. In these cities of the Algarve, you can enjoy a sumptuous dinner with family or friends in one of the many restaurants to taste the delicious Portuguese cuisine.

After dinner visitors flock to the beaches, like the fishermen in Albufeira (Praia dos Pescadores) to have a good time while attending a concert and of course, to admire the fireworks at midnight.

Praia dos Pescadores - Algarve

Praia dos Pescadores – Algarve

A little later in the evening, go to the beach, as the fishermen in Albufeira (Praia dos Pescadores), to enjoy the concert and the fireworks.

Bien-sûr, n’oublions pas les casinos de Monte Gordo, Volamoura et l’hôtel Algarve Casino, qui proposent d’excellents réveillons de Nouvel An.

 

New year in Madeira

Câmara de Lobos - Madeira

Câmara de Lobos – Madeira

Before the long awaited New Year, remember to take a few days to explore all the splendor of this island Madeira!

Enjoy your visit in the Pearl of the Atlantic to discover the wonderful landscapes of Pico Ruivo and Pico do Arieiro, the small town of Câmara de Lobos and make one of the many hikes available on the island.

Monte Palace Tropical Garden - Madeira

Monte Palace Tropical Garden – Madeira

In addition to these great getaways, take the time to visit the capital of the island, Funchal. You will discover among others the fabulous garden of Monte Palace Tropical Garden, the museum of Cristiano Ronaldo and the beautiful historic center.

Lors du réveillon du Nouvel An, vous pourrez admirer le fameux feu d’artifice qui à été reconnu par le Guinness World Records comme étant le plus grand feu d’artifice au monde, étant tiré de plus de 50 endroits différents.