Celebrate Portugal's most-loved festivities with Octant Hotels

The brand’s eight boutique hotels can be found across the country and provide a prime base for guests who wish to join in the celebrations.

Throughout the year, Portugal plays hosts to some of the iconic festivals and events in Europe, and Octant Hotel are urging guests to get out there and experiences these celebrations like a local.

Octant Douro, located in the Douro Valley, provides a great location for guests to relax and take in the atmosphere of the Regata dos Barcos Rabelo, an annual celebration of the Douro Valley’s Port wine on June 24. While 20 traditional wooden regatta boats race to win the title of the best wine producer in the region, spectators can expect an explosion of energy and colour as wine and boat fanatics from across the world come together. Rates for Octant Douro’s Pool Suite, which offers panoramic views of the Douro River, start at £665.

Octant Évora pays homage to the untouched corner of southern Portugal in the town of Évora, and gives guests the tranquil environment to relax after a busy day at the Feira São João festival, boasting gastronomy stalls, music concerts and craft fairs in the streets throughout the town from June 23 to July 3, 2023. Prices start at £120 per night.

From May to September, the FIESA Sand Sculpture Festival takes place in Lagoa; the largest sand sculpture event in the world with more than 60 sculptors showcasing their talent from all over the world, and Octant Praia Verde is in a prime location for guests wishing to see the event while exploring the extensive pine forests of the Algarve region. Prices for the hotel start at £120 per night.

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