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• Arraiolos Rug Making - Estoril

  • Start
    3 Dec 2024
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  • End
    23 Dec 2025
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  • Schedule
    31 sessions
  • Location
    St Paul's Church, Ave. Bombeiros Voluntários 57, Estoril

  

  

  
  

  Learn the art of embroidering a wool rug made traditionally in the small town of Arraiolos, since the Middle Ages. Meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month to work on your own project and enjoy the company of other crafters. 

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• Yoga in Cascais

  • Start
    4 Dec 2024
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  • End
    17 Dec 2025
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  • Schedule
    54 sessions
  • Location
    Parque Marechal Carmona, Cascais

  

  

  

  Yoga is calming and renewing for your body, mind and spirit. It is well documented to reduce feelings of stress, improve balance, reduce depression and anxious feeling. Yoga classes are now offered to our members at Parque Marechal Carmona, on Wednesdays from 10h00 to 11h00. Bring your yoga mat and yourself as you are. These classes emphasize listening to your body, not over doing it! Our member Dana McMurchy has been teaching yoga for 13 years. Formally trained and certified in back pain and scoliosis relief, hatha, gentle flow and trauma informed yoga.

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• Tai Chi in Cascais

  • Start
    5 Dec 2024
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  • End
    18 Dec 2025
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  • Schedule
    53 sessions
  • Location
    Parque Marechal Carmona

  

  

  

  TAI CHI HAS MOVED BACK TO PARQUE MARECHAL CARMONA FOR THE SUMMER. Felicity will confirm by WhatsApp if the venue changes for the Winter months.

  Tai Chi is a fluid sequence of movements choreographed in a low impact routine. The practice of Tai Chi focuses on the mind/body connection. This state of active meditation provides tranquillity and is achieved when movements are coordinated with mental awareness. All movements are practiced in a relaxed manner. The practice of Tai Chi has evolved into a self-healing art due to its many health related benefits. This program is an effective training method for stress relief, osteoarthritis, and provides better concentration, circulation and balance in adults.

  Contact the Captain to join the group.

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• Sintra Walks

  • Start
    6 Dec 2024
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  • End
    19 Dec 2025
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  • Schedule
    55 sessions
  • Location
    Varies

  

  

  

  For general inquiries: Joanne Hokes and/or Marsha Turner Pluhar - sintrawalks.iwp@gmail.com

  Come and join us for stimulating walks through the Sintra mountains and along the coast. Meet new friends and enjoy spectacular scenery while exercising. You should be fit enough to walk for 2-3 hours at a reasonable pace, mostly off road, along trails that can include steep slopes and slippery and uneven terrain. Suitable clothing and footwear is recommended.

  For information regarding a particular walk, please contact the leader for each walk listed.  We have different meeting places, so check before setting out!

  INFORMATION FOR IWP OUTDOOR GROUP ACTIVITIES
  Please bring your own: water, hat, clothing, walking poles, snack, mask and disinfectant to the group activity.

  PLEASE NOTE:

  1. Walk participants must be members of IWP.
  2. A guest may participate in no more than two Association activities or events before applying for membership and shall be informed of this when registering for any events or activities.
  3. The walk takes about 2-3 hours so plan accordingly.
  4. Wear practical footwear as terrain is most often uneven. If you use walking sticks bring them.
  5. Due to bad weather conditions or other reasons we may change the venue of a walk until Thursday before the walk, so check your email.
  6. Due to bad weather conditions (too wet or too hot as determined by the leader of the walk) or other reasons, a walk may be cancelled until 9:00 am the day of the walk. Please check your emails.
  7. Although we have different meeting places, the start is always at 10:30 am, until we change to a summer schedule. It will be announced and noted on the schedule.
  8. And about the dogs, you already know! Your dog must be kept on a leash. No stretch/flexi leashes are allowed. Poo pickup is a must!
  9. International Women in Portugal (IWP) and its volunteers are not responsible or liable for any injuries that participants (members, associates and guests) may incur during any of its activities, events or excursions.

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• Cascais Coffee Morning

  • Start
    10 Dec 2024
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  • End
    30 Dec 2025
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  • Schedule
    56 sessions
  • Location
    Mercado da Vila, Cascais

  

  

  

  Meet at the Mercado da Vila (Cascais Market) - under the umbrellas, and catch up with friends. A great place for new members to learn about IWP and make some connections!  The best way to get introduced to new members. This events is on every Tuesday come rain, shine or public holidays.

  After your coffee join Isabel Romariz for an informal Portuguese Chat from 12:00 to 13:00.

  Contact Isabel Romariz

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• Chris' Book Club

  • Start
    17 Dec 2024
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  • End
    17 Dec 2025
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  • Schedule
    13 sessions
  • Location
    Meets in members' homes

  

  
  

  

  

  We are a friendly group with a wide range of nationalities, cultural backgrounds and ages. We meet the third Wednesday of each month, taking turns to host the meeting in a member's home.   Most times, we go out for lunch after the meeting.

  This group is now full.

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• Booktopia! - online book group

  • Start
    17 Dec 2024
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  • End
    16 Dec 2025
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  • Schedule
    12 sessions
  • Location
    Online using Google Meet/Zoom

  

  
  

  

  

  Where:  Online using Google Meet / Zoom

  What do we read:  To be discussed - books should be available in print

  and as an e-reader.

  Maximum: 10 participants - we have space!

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• Lisbon Live Bookworms

  • Start
    24 Dec 2024
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  • End
    23 Dec 2025
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  • Schedule
    13 sessions
  • Location
    The organiser will let you know about the location - private home

  

  

  
  

  
  

  An in-person book club for ladies who like to read and discuss fiction and non-fiction. Host chooses 3 titles and members vote.  

  THIS BOOKCLUB NOW HAS SPOTS AVAILABLE. PLEASE CONTACT JUDITH ROSENBERG on  judithesl@gmail.com  if you would like to join.

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• Lisbon Coffee Morning

  • Start
    1 Jan 2025
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  • End
    17 Dec 2025
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  • Schedule
    51 sessions
  • Location
    Jeronymo Arco do Cego

  

  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  As from 8 January 2025 the Coffee Morning will be held at Jeronymo Arco do Cego.

  From 10:00-10:30am we have a Portuguese Conversation Group - no English spoken! It's great practice and all levels are needed and most welcome.

  If you prefer coffee and English only - just arrive at 10:30am!

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• Sintra Hikes

  • Start
    2 Jan 2025
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  • End
    18 Dec 2025
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  • Schedule
    51 sessions
  • Location
    Varies weekly

  

  

  

  The Thursday hikes are for energetic and regular hikers, who enjoy a longer, more challenging outing. Walk for a minimum of 2 hours.  Dogs are welcome if well behaved and equally keen hikers! 

  The meeting point is sent to everyone every Wednesday.

  Contact Jane Riches on +44 7989 249275 to be added to the WhatsApp group.

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• Lisbon Walk and Talk

  • Start
    6 Jan 2025
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  • End
    22 Dec 2025
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  • Schedule
    51 sessions
  • Location
    Varies every week

  

  

  
  

  
  

  Walks will take place every Monday of the month, focusing each time on a different area of Lisbon. Meeting time and location will be posted on the WhatsApp group or the "Lisbon W&T Chit Chat" Facebook Group.

  To be added to the group, contact the Captains.

  Bring: water, hat, sunscreen. Update your emergency contact info on your phone and wear comfortable walking shoes!

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• Paredão Walks - Cascais

  • Start
    6 Jan 2025
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  • End
    22 Dec 2025
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  • Schedule
    51 sessions
  • Location
    Albatros - Cascais Paredão

  

  

  
  

  From 1st December start time will be 9:30 until further notice

  Meet at the stone cross which is at the start of the ramp to the beach, just past the Albatroz Hotel entrance. We walk the length of the Paredão and back but stop for coffee along the route! A great Monday morning start to your week.

  
  

  Contact Leah Price

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• IWP Social Bridge Club, Estoril

  • Start
    6 Jan 2025
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  • End
    29 Dec 2025
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  • Schedule
    52 sessions
  • Location
    St Paul's Church and Club Ténis Estoril

  

  

  

  Most sessions played are "Chicago" and the system is ´5 Card Major´.  No partner required, table numbers are drawn so that individuals get to know each other whilst they play, or allocated according to ability and experience.  A small charge to cover the room hire is payable for each session attended.  Contact Claire to find out more or to book a place - sign up is required to ensure there are four on each of the tables available.

  Contact Claire Banazol.

  Location: 

  (1) Clube Ténis Estoril, Av. Condes de Barcelona 808, 2765-470 Estoril

  (2) St Paul's Church, Avenida Bombeiros Voluntários 59, 2765-202 Estoril

  Description:

  Weekly social bridge sessions are held at Clube de Ténis do Estoril (1st, 3rd and 5th Mondays) and St Paul's Church in Estoril (2nd and 4th Mondays).

  
  

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• Body, Mind, Spirit - Aldeia de Juzo (Cascais)

  • Start
    6 Jan 2025
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  • End
    22 Dec 2025
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  • Schedule
    51 sessions
  • Location
    Organiser's home in Aldeia de Juso - call for info

  

  

  

  Join a small discussion group. A short guided meditation is followed by a topic, for example, respectfulness, awareness, intuition, fear, anger and how to deal with emotions from a spiritual point of view.

  Only one space available.  Contact the Captain

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• DIY Arts & Crafts - Cascais

  • Start
    8 Jan 2025
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  • End
    17 Dec 2025
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  • Schedule
    50 sessions
  • Location
    Auchan Cascais - Upstairs general area

  

  

  

  This activity takes place every Wednesday.  Our Captain Edith, will welcome members who wish to practice DIY art and craft activities. Each person will come with their own project to work on such as knitting, crocheting, painting, sewing, embroidery, etc. These are not professional classes, but you can share tips and advice within this group. Those interested, please contact the captain to find out more. 
  

  Edith hartogedith@hotmail.com

  Durations: 2 hours

  Venue:  Upstairs at Auchan

  
  

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• IWP Social Bridge Club, Lisbon

  • Start
    9 Jan 2025
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  • End
    18 Dec 2025
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  • Schedule
    50 sessions
  • Location
    Centro de Bridge de Lisboa, Av. António Augusto de Aguiar nº 163 - 4º Esq. Lisboa

  

  

  

  Centro de Bridge de Lisboa, Av. António Augusto de Aguiar nº 163 - 4º Esq. Lisboa

  Most sessions played are "Chicago" and the system is ´5 Card Major´.  No partner required, table numbers are drawn so that individuals get to know each other whilst they play, or allocated according to ability and experience.  A small charge to cover the room hire is payable for each session attended.  Contact Claire to find out more or to book a place - sign up is required to ensure there are four on each of the tables available.

  Contact Claire Banazol.

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• Casa da Guia - Cascais - Happy Hours

  • Start
    16 Jan 2025
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  • End
    18 Dec 2025
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  • Schedule
    40 sessions
  • Location
    Casa da Guia, 2750-374 Cascais

  

  

  

  Meet with IWP friends for drinks of choice at, Gustos, Casa da Guia from 17:00 -19:00 on Thursdays (Summer Months) From 16:00- 18:00 (Winter months)

  Early evening food is also available at this beautiful venue overlooking the ocean is the perfect spot to reflect on the week that is drawing to a close, and to contemplate the weekend ahead.

  
  

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• Golf Group - Estoril Golf Course

  • Start
    11 Jun 2025
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  • End
    19 Dec 2025
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  • Schedule
    56 sessions
  • Location
    Estoril Golf Course - Driving Range

  

  

  
  

  
  

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• Line Dancing in Cascais

  • Start
    4 Jul 2025
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  • End
    19 Dec 2025
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  • Schedule
    25 sessions
  • Location
    Parque Marechal Carmona

  

  

  

  Location:   PARQUE MARECHAL CARMONA 

  (If adverse weather Jenny will advise by Whatsapp whether class will continue or at another venue.)

  Come and join our new Line Dancing Activity. Line Dancing is a choreographed dance form where individuals dance in rows or lines. There is no need for a partner and involves movements that are easy to learn. Great exercise and fun to dance

  For the first session we will require you to register thereafter the activity will be co-ordinated by the Activity Captain.

  Max 24 people per session. Wear casual clothes and trainers.

  
  

  Contact the Captain to join the group.

  

  

  

  Location:   PARQUE MARECHAL CARMONA 

  Come and join our new Line Dancing Activity. Line Dancing is a choreographed dance form where individuals dance in rows or lines. There is no need for a partner and involves movements that are easy to learn. Great exercise and fun to dance

  For the first session we will require you to register thereafter the activity will be co-ordinated by the Activity Captain.

  Max 24 people per session. Wear casual clothes and trainers.

  Contact the Captain to join the group.

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• The Laid Back Book Club

  • Start
    17 Jul 2025
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  • End
    18 Dec 2025
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions

  

  
  

  

  

  This book club will be meeting on the 3rd  Thursday of every month.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Portuguese Conversation Class - Emerging Conversants

  • Start
    7 Oct 2025
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  • End
    23 Dec 2025
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  • Schedule
    12 sessions
  • Location
    Estoril

  

  
  

  

  

  The focus will be on conversation, with corrections and grammar fixes, and vocabulary extension. This group is for emerging conversants. 
  

  Each class has a teacher to guide. Max 8 students per group The group meets in Estoril.

  The cost is €50 for a two-hour session - shared by all who attend.  
  

  For further information please contact the Activity Captain

   Britta Martini-Miles

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Portuguese Conversation Class - Advanced

  • Start
    7 Oct 2025
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  • End
    23 Dec 2025
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  • Schedule
    12 sessions
  • Location
    Estoril

  

  
  

  

  

  The focus will be on conversation, with corrections and grammar fixes, and vocabulary extension.  We will not work through a textbook. This class is for advanced and confident speakers.
  

  Each class has a teacher to guide. Max  8 students per group

  The cost is €50 for a two-hour session - shared by all who attend.  
  

  For further information please contact the Activity Captain

   Britta Martini-Miles

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Portuguese Conversation Class - Intermediate ONLINE

  • Start
    8 Oct 2025
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  • End
    17 Dec 2025
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  • Schedule
    11 sessions
  • Location
    ONLINE

  

  
  

  

  

  The focus will be on conversation, with corrections and grammar fixes, and vocabulary extension.  We will not work through a textbook.
  

  Each class has a teacher to guide. Max 8 students per group

  The cost is €50 for a two-hour session - shared by all who attend.
  

  For further information please contact the Activity Captain

   Britta Martini-Miles

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Guided Tour - The Jewish Heritage of Lisbon

  • When
    15 Dec 2025
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    10:30 - 12:30
  • Location
    Commerce Square (under the Arch)
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  Over more than two thousand years of history, Lisbon has welcomed many peoples, cultures, and religions. Some stayed, others moved on — but all left their mark. Among them, the Jewish community played a remarkable role.

  On this tour, we’ll explore centuries of coexistence between Jews, Muslims, and Christians. From Alfama to Baixa, we’ll follow the traces of Lisbon’s four Jewish quarters, learn about daily life and trade.

  MEETING POINT:  Commerce Square (under the Arch)

  Price: €15 incl. audioguides. 

  Event enquiries contact Martina Bonzom events.coordinator@iwpportugal.org
  

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• Cascais Christmas Lunch 17th December

  • When
    17 Dec 2025
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    13:00 - 15:30
  • Location
    Cascais Cultural Centre, Av. Rei Humberto II de Itália, 2750-642, Cascais
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  Our second Christmas Lunch in Cascais will be held on Wednesday, 10th of December at the Cultural Centre.  The cost per member is 25€ which has been subsidised by IWP.

  This will be the popular Buffet Lunch so it will cater for dietary requirements

  Contact Nicola Seyda

  Location: Cultural Centre in Cascais

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• Lisbon New Members Meet -Up

  • When
    17 Dec 2025
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    18:00 - 20:00
  • Location
    Clube des Chateaux Winebar, R .Actor Taborda 43,1000-007 Lisboa
  • Spaces left
    5

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  We know that arriving in a new country is challenging or even joining a new organisation. At IWP we have many opportunities for members to connect, but we would like to initiate  meet-ups, specifically for new members, both in Lisbon and Cascais.

  This is open to members who have recently joined IWP. We will limit attendance to allow attendees to get to know each other. Going forward we would like to organise on a regular basis as a first opportunity for new members to get to know IWP.

  Lisbon

  In Lisbon, Gabi Oehlers will host an evening for new members and has reserved a table at Clube des Chateaux - Winebar. 

  Meeting Point :  Clube des Chateaux Winebar, R .Actor Taborda 43,1000-007 Lisboa 

  Contact the Captain - Gabi Oehlers

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• Books & Bebidas - Cascais

  • Start
    7 Jan 2026
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  • End
    4 Mar 2026
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    Top floor of Auchan Supermarket in Cascais

  

  
  

  

  

  The book club will start in January 2026. Meetings will be held in the upper level of Auchan. The book club will read whatever fiction/ non fiction interests the group. Members will take turns selecting the books each month.

  The first session will be an opportunity to meet each other and plan the reads for the first few months.

  Contact the Captain Cheryl Dorfman

  
  

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• Guided Tour - Lisbon and its Fado

  • When
    30 Jan 2026
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    10:15 - 13:15
  • Location
    Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara
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    20

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  NOTE DATE CHANGE TO 30th JANUARY

  Let's discover the history of Fado, through the places where it was born, learning about the Fadistas who marked its history.
  

  MEETING POINT:  Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara

  Price: €16 incl. audioguides. 

  Event enquiries contact Martina Bonzom events.coordinator@iwpportugal.org
  

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