Easter in Portimão will feature an Egg Hunt, a Parisian carousel, live music and religious ceremonies
Portimão is promising an exciting Easter experience for everyone, hosting a wide range of festive events throughout the municipality until April 20.
Most of the Easter-themed fun will be taking place at the town’s main squares and gardens, such as Largo da Mó, Praça da República (Alameda), Jardim 1° de Dezembro, Largo 1° de Maio, Praça Manuel Teixeira Gomes, Jardim Visconde Bívar, as well as the area surrounding the Matriz church.
One of the most anticipated activities, especially for families and children, is the popular Easter Egg Hunt. Scheduled to take place over the extended Easter weekend, between April 18 and 20, the hunt will be open to children up to the age of 12. This year, however, the hunt takes on a new twist as it will take place throughout the town and end at the TEMPO municipal theatre, where participants will meet the Easter Bunny. The Easter Egg Hunt will run from 3pm to 6pm each day and promises plenty of sweet surprises, with chocolate eggs given to all participants. The Easter Bunny will also be at Jardim Visconde de Bivar on April 12 and 13, spreading festive cheer from 3pmto 6pm.
Another highlight will be the traditional Parisian carousel at Largo da Mó, operating from 3pm to 8pm every day and with an additional morning schedule of 10am to 1pm on weekends and holidays.
The town is also promising an Instagrammable Easter, with several spots for selfies set up at Largo 1º de Maio, Praça da República, Jardim 1º de Dezembro and Praça Manuel Teixeira Gomes.
Music lovers will also have to concerts to look forward to: the Barlavento Ensemble is scheduled to take the stage on April 12 at 6pm at the Portimão Museum, paying tribute to several composers, while the Algarve Orchestra will perform at the TEMPO theatre on April 19 at 9pm, interpreting Mozart’s Requiem in D minor, K. 626. Tickets for both concerts can be purchased online at www.bol.pt, costing €10 per person.
The religious side of Easter will also be celebrated through a series of traditional ceremonies, from vigils and Eucharist services to processions. The main activities will take place in the Parish of Nossa Senhora da Conceição – Matriz de Portimão, the Parish of the Church of Mexilhoeira Grande, the Parish of Divino Salvador in Alvor, Montes de Alvor Church, Sto. André – Penina Church, Nossa Senhora do Amparo Parish, and the Vicariate of Pedra Mourinha.
