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Chocolate Festival – Obidos
February 8 - February 18
This two-week
chocolate festival is certainly not for the faint of heart.
Held in the historic town of Obidos, the festival includes
an impressive amount of chocolate
of all types, kinds, colors and flavors.
In addition there
is an elaborate creation of chocolate sculptures, special
mixtures, cocktails and even a chocolate recipe contest.
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Fantasporto - Porto
International
Film Festival February 16 -
March 1
In February of
each year the city of Porto is miraculously transformed as
it becomes the center of The Oporto International Film
Festival.
Founded more than
25 years ago, the Fantasporto festival features an awe
inspiring mix of science fiction and fantasy films, and has
since turned into one of the most important film festivals
in Europe.
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Jerez Flamenco Festival
February 27- March 14
To be a
part of the Jerez Flamenco Festival is to transport yourself
directly into the heart and soul of this passionate dance.
Each year
at the end of February, the Andalusian town of Jerez de la
Frontera revisits its origins and becomes the center and
capitol of the Flamenco world with an amazingly invigorating
celebration.
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Las Fallas, Valencia
March 12 - March 19
In a
country famous for its many festivals, Las Fallas ranks
among Spain’s most unique. Held every March the normally
quiet city of Valencia transforms into a riotous celebration
of fire and passion as La Fallas, or the Festival of Fire,
consumes the city streets.
Over the
centuries Las Fallas has evolved into a five day celebration
which ends with the burning of huge papier mache figures.
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The Passion in Chinchón
April 11, 2009
Every
Easter visitors from around the world turn their attention
to Spain’s picturesque town of Chinchón to join in a massive
commemoration known as the Passion of Christ.
This
reenactment of the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus
Christ is a powerful experience that mixes culture and
tradition, allowing visitors get swept up in the activities.
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Madeira Flower Festival
April 25- April 26
Every spring the
Madeiran capital of Funchal is awash in color and fragrance
as it plays host to the famous Madeira Flower Festival.
This unique event is no ordinary festival but a true
celebration of flowers in all forms and shapes.
This is an
extraordinary festival that would touch the heart of all
those lucky enough to attend. It is a fine example of
Portugal's passion for the arts
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