Events in Castro Marim

Here you will find lots of information about events in Castro Marim! When the bank holidays are so you don't miss out on something or on a practical note, get caught out by the supermarkets closing, when and where the markets are in and around Castro Marim, what annual events take place and what up and coming events there are in our Castro Marim events listings.

Annual EventsBank Holidays 2008Markets

1st May - Labour Day: National holiday and there are lots of activities organized at Bentos by the Odeleite stream

May - Festa do Caracol (Festival of the Snail): Unfortunately for the snails it isn't to celebrate their life, but their taste! Evidently they taste better in May! It doesn't matter whether they are big or small as long as they are cooked to the traditional recipe and accompanied with bread, butter and beer. It is a long standing tradition of the region and restaurants throughout the municipality will be taking part.

24th June: Municipal holiday with music and sports events and also the celebration of 'Solemn Mass'

Fair of handicrafts and produce in Castro Marim: Normally organized in July, showing the crafts, like lace-making, embroidery and basketry and local products such as goats cheese, honey and cured sausages. Maybe also the local liquors like aguardente!

15th August: Festival in honour of Nossa Senhor dos Mártires, patron saint of Castro Marim

August: During August in Monte Francisco a big programme of cultural and sporting events is organized by the Campesino Recreativo Futebol Clube with the help of the Câmara. The aim being to have a meeting point for fun and activities for the many emigrants that come to the Sotavento during the summer season.

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