Lisbon Half Marathon
Lisbon
March 25, 2012

A great way to see the beautiful city of Lisbon as well as enriching good health is to sign up for the annual Half Marathon. The largest event of its kind, the route passes through many famous landmarks, showcases numerous historic buildings, and offers scenic views to the over 30,000 participants in the event. If you’re not interested in running the race, walk along the sidelines to cheer on the contestants; you can observe the photogenic landscape at a much slower pace this way.

Festival of the Flower
Madeira
April 21 - April 22, 2012

If scents of floral masterpieces waft through the streets of Funchal, it can mean only one thing: the Festival of the Flower has finally arrived. Visitors are treated annually with a local parade of flower sculptures, arranged in complex and wildlife designs. While the flowers are on display, there are live concerts and tasty treats for everyone to enjoy. What a beautiful way to welcome the spring!

Freedom Day
Portugal
April 25, 2012

This public holiday commemorates the end of the dictatorship that ruled Portugal for more than 40 years, and is typically celebrated with a trip to the beach! While some locals debate the significance of the day, there are plenty that observe regardless. Considered across Portugal as a day of rest, celebrants do everything but, and they invite you to join them when you visit picturesque Portugal this upcoming spring.

IndieLisboa
Lisbon
April, 2012 - May, 2012

A celebration of independent film bringing the up and coming and brightest stars together. There is a diverse range of movies screened.