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As a country steeped in Catholic tradition, Portugal places much more emphasis on the Christian holiday of All Saints Day (November 1st) than the pagan Halloween festival the night before. However, there are some spooky tales and rituals that seem to have sprung from the Gaelic roots of Halloween.

Continue reading... 'O Dia das Bruxas' - The Portuguese Halloween

Music festivals are very popular on the island of Majorca and its smaller neighbour Menorca. On Mallorca it seems that even smaller towns are organising their own summer music festivals, with jazz proving to be one of the more popular styles. On Menorca, festivals are equally popular and one of the biggest is the annual Music Festival of Mahon, which features mainly classical performances. This festival may be smaller than some of its Mallorcan equivalents, but the quality of the performers is very high.

Continue reading... Music Festival in Menorca

Ballet buffs should quickly book their flights to Bodrum, because the 8th Bodrum Ballet Festival is scheduled to take place in August this year. Like last year, the historical Castle of St. Peter will be the main venue.

Continue reading... Bliss for Ballet Buffs in Bodrum

The small island of Kos is rich in culture, having been part of the Greek Empire first, then the Roman, the Byzantine and finally the Ottoman Empire. The verdant green island with its beautiful rugged coast is not only a place to relax and soak up the sun, but also to experience Greek traditions. Each summer the island comes alive with a variety of cultural events and festivals.

Continue reading... A plethora of festivals for the cultural tourist in Kos this summer

With its blue skies and balmy climate, Menorca is a hotspot all summer long. For a guaranteed scorcher of a holiday, though, the time to visit is during the midsummer festival of San Juan held from the 20th to the 24th of June this year, when the island is ablaze with bonfires and fireworks and every school kid is armed with a bagful of bangers!

Continue reading... More Bangers For Your Buck