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People's Festivities of Campo Maior
The Miracle of Paper Flowers and Collective Memory
Visiting the People's Festivities of Campo Maior is to witness an ephemeral monument to the Alentejo soul, recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. Discover the miracle where entire streets transform into paper cathedrals, flowered for months through silence, ingenuity, and community dedication.
• Walking through a living museum decorated with millions of handcrafted flowers.
• Let yourself be enveloped by the aromas, genuineness, and human warmth of Alentejo.
• Late afternoon regional picnic snack and toast in Portalegre.
choose your experience
People's Festivities of Campo Maior
feel the art and emotion of the flowered streets
cultural experience from €80
private experience upon request
included
mandatory insurance and guide throughout the journey
official entrance ticket / access to the People's Festivities venue
Morning snack and picnic at the end of the day with the traditional toast.
travel in a tourism vehicle departing from Curia
all conditions and terms of participation can be consulted here: *
available date:
August 10 (Monday)
upon prior booking
exclusive Campo Maior People's Festivities
estimated schedule:
• Departure from Curia: 07:00
• Technical stops: A13 / A23 and Portalegre
• Return (departure from Campo Maior): 18:00
• Picnic
snack in Portalegre and Arrival in Curia: approx. 22:00
* schedules are indicative, adjusted to local dynamics.
recommended equipment:
comfortable footwear for urban walking, weather-appropriate clothing, small backpack, water, and a hat or sun protection
conditions:
minimum of 7 participants
mandatory booking and subject to availability confirmation
departure from our base in Curia
requires advance reservation (seats limited to vehicle capacity)
information for international visitors:
if you prefer Portuguese, please check the Portuguese version for full details and support
Cultural Experience - special edition
We have created an exclusive trip for August 10, with direct transport departing from Curia.
This is an invitation for a full day dedicated to the magic of the People's Festivities. We depart from Curia towards Alto Alentejo, with strategic technical stops to regain strength and enjoy a morning snack.
Upon arrival in Campo Maior, we will enjoy a guided tour and free interpretive trail through the streets adorned with millions of paper flowers. We have free time for lunch in the village, soaking up the festive spirit.
In the late afternoon (18:00), we begin our return with a stop in Portalegre for our **late afternoon regional picnic snack** crowned with our celebration toast, with expected arrival in Curia by 22:00.
book now – limited spaces
available date: August 10 (Monday)
• experience the open-air museum of Campo Maior's decorated streets
• enjoy a comfortable trip in a private tourism vehicle
don't miss your spot on this unforgettable journey to the heart of Alentejo
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