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See. sardine festival↗ Annual August festival celebrating sardines with traditional unloading reenactments, music, and food.

Eat. grilled sardines Enjoy smoky, barbecued sardines served on rustic bread with garlic and olive oil.

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The GuardianSep 11, 2026

‘I never imagined such pleasure could be had from the simple sardine’: readers’ favourite foodie experiences in Europe

Your top culinary discoveries, from Bled cake in Slovenia to sardines in Portugal and seafood soup in Spain • Tell us about autumn days out in the UK – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher Last August, the smoky aroma of grilled sardines drifting over the beach in Portimão woke me up from my sunbathing on the beach. Attracted by the aroma of barbecued fish, we found ourselves in the old por…

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  • Sardine festivalFestivalReenactment of fishing boats, concerts, dancing, cooking demos
  • Elsewhere
  • Lake BledSightBled, SloveniaBeautiful alpine scenery
  • heimablídniPlaceTórshavn, Faroe IslandsTraditional Faroese food served in a home with locals
  • Monte PellegrinoSightPalermo, ItalyHiked to the top in 35C heat
  • panelleBakeryPalermo, ItalyCrispy chickpea-flour fritters served in sesame bread
  • HaikuRestaurantPalermo, ItalyVegan restaurant with reimagined classics
  • kepta duonaRestaurantVilnius, LithuaniaDeep-fried rye bread with garlic and cheese
  • Land & MonkeysCaféParis, FranceBoulangeries/patisseries scattered across the capital
  • Rosarose BistrotRestaurantBologna, ItalyTables with red-checked cloths set in cobblestone road
  • Snail Feast of LleidaFestivalLleida, SpainCelebration of the tiny mollusc with music and dancing
  • Bled cakeRestaurantBled, SloveniaSumptuously smooth set custard in mille-feuille pastry
  • Sella RiverPlaceArriondas, SpainThe Sella is a river located in northwest Spain.
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Lonely PlanetJul 9

15 of the best things to do in the Algarve

Plan your adventures on the cliffs, caves and beaches of Portugal

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  • Portimão MuseumMuseumJourney into Portugal’s seafaring past.
  • Igreja MatrizPlace of worshipChurch interior decorated with azulejos.
  • Dos SantosPlace of worship
  • Elsewhere
  • Solar do PerceveRestaurantVila do Bispo, PortugalSample tender crustaceans known as percebes here.
  • Cabo de São VicenteSightAlgarve, PortugalLofty headlands for watching the sunset.
  • Praia de Santo AntónioSightAlgarve, PortugalBeach on the eastern end of the Algarve.
  • Praia da MarinhaSightCarvoeiro, PortugalTiny beach surrounded by towering cliffs.
  • Amado Surf CampPlaceCarrapateira, PortugalOffers surf lessons, lodging, and gear.
  • Parque Natural da Ria FormosaNature reserveFaro, PortugalVast park of lagoons, islands, and inlets.
  • FormosamarPlaceFaro, PortugalRuns excursions by bicycle, motorboat, and kayak.
  • Olhão MarketMarketOlhão, PortugalStandout market in two historic red-brick buildings.
  • Ponta da PiedadeSightLagos, PortugalHeadland with towering sandstone formations.
  • Seven Hanging Valleys TrailTrailCarvoeiro, PortugalTrail above serene coves and rock formations.
  • Mar IlimitadoPlaceSagres, PortugalDolphin-watching cruises with exceptional guides.
  • Vila JoyaRestaurantAlgarve, PortugalTwo Michelin stars, changing menu, luxurious rooms.
  • Benagil CaveSightCarvoeiro, PortugalVast sandstone cavern accessible only by sea.
  • Clear EmotionsPlaceBenagil, PortugalOffers longer kayak or SUP tours of Benagil Cave.
  • Reserva Natural do Sapal de Castro MarimNature reserveCastro Marim, PortugalNature reserve with salt pans.
  • SalmarimPlaceCastro Marim, PortugalHarvest premium flor de sal by hand.
  • Agua MãeCaféCastro Marim, PortugalSalty souvenirs.
  • Ilha DesertaFerry terminalFaro, PortugalUninhabited island with a 7km sandy beach.
  • EstaminéRestaurantFaro, PortugalIsland's only restaurant, serves fresh catch.
  • AnimarisPlaceFaro, PortugalOperates ferries to Ilha Deserta.
  • Limite ZeroPlaceAlcoutim, PortugalSeasonal zipline across the border.
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National GeographicJun 28

10 European food festivals you won't want to miss this summer

Whether they’re celebrating sardines, spicy sausage, plums or pickles, these events bring communities together with local food, traditional drinks and rich culinary cultures.

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