Corpus Christi
🏪 Qué está abierto
- Bancos Cerrado
- Oficinas públicas Cerrado
- Escuelas Cerrado
- Tiendas Mayormente cerrado
- Restaurantes Horario reducido
- Transporte público Horario reducido
- Bolsa Cerrado
- Correos Cerrado
🛋️ Potencial de fin de semana largo
Bloque de 4 díasFin de semana de 4 días con puente el 16 de Junio
📣 Notas para viajeros
Portugal is a modern destination with rich history, beautiful beaches, and long warm summers. It is known for its gastronomy, cultural heritage, and popular attractions including golf courses, surfing (e.g., Nazaré), and the religious pilgrimage to Fátima. Although generally considered a warm-weather destination, several ski resorts in the Serra da Estrela region are open during the winter.
- Expect various local fairs, particularly in Northern Portugal, following the summer season.
- Music festivals are common during the summer, often held in scenic areas surrounding beautiful villages.
- Traditional or religious parish festivals mark special dates or harvests, featuring processions, floats, fireworks, and traditional clothing.
- Major national events, such as the 'Marchas Populares' (street parades) in Lisbon and Porto, are frequently observed.
- The annual calendar includes dedicated events like the Feira do Cavalo (horse trading fair) in Golegã.
- Official tourism websites provide comprehensive listings of major annual events.
Sobre este día festivo
The Feast of Corpus Christi (Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ) is a liturgical celebration marking the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist. The feast is observed by the Catholic Church and some Western Orthodox, Lutheran, and Anglican churches. The preceding days include Maundy Thursday, which commemorates the institution of the Eucharist, Christ's washing of the disciples' feet, and the agony in the Garden of Gethsemane.