The Dakar Rally will begin in the Algarve in 2027, with Loulé serving as the host location for the start of the event. The municipality describes the event as an opportunity for regional promotion and tourism.
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Porto Editora has announced the ten finalists for the 2026 Word of the Year, including terms related to current events like housing, fuel prices, and digital exams. Public online voting is open until 30 November at www.palavradoano.pt, and the winning word will be announced on 3 December.
In 2027, Portugal has 13 mandatory public holidays, with five falling on weekends. Key long weekends occur on 1 January (Friday), 26-28 March (Easter/Good Friday), and 1 November (Monday). Bridge opportunities exist for Corpus Christi (27 May, Thursday), Portugal Day (10 June, Thursday), and Republic Day (5 October, Tuesday).
The exhibition 'Camões. Vida, obra e permanência na cultura hispânica' opens to the public on Tuesday, 4 November, at the National Library of Spain in Madrid, running until 14 February 2027. The exhibition features historical works and first editions of 'Os Lusíadas' from the library's collection alongside pieces loaned from Portuguese institutions, and entry is free.