The town of Sesimbra, south of Lisboa, much sought after for its beaches and good food, where fish and seafood are the highlights, has a carnival tradition that goes back a long way and is renewed with each passing year.

So much so that in July thousands of people make a point of coming to celebrate the Summer Carnival.

The Parade of Samba Schools and Axé Groups is once again the centre of all attention in a carnival procession that is a true spectacle of colour and revelry.

26th July | 9:30 p.m.
Praça da Califórnia, Avenida 25 de Abril, Rua da Fortaleza and Largo de Bombaldes, Sesimbra
(bus) 3721
Free entry
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