It is not necessary to choose the famous resorts of the world for travel and vacation. In every country there are amazing places, beautiful landscapes, interesting historical monuments. And the national cuisine is another reason to get to know the culture of the country better.
Holidays in Portugal in August will delight tourists with beach activities, warm enough sea water, suitable for swimming and diving. And the harvest festivals starting everywhere will allow you to enjoy local Madeira, undoubtedly the best in the world.
Weather in August
Summer does not end - guests who arrive at Portuguese resorts in the last month of summer are sure of this. On average, the daytime temperature in the resorts of the island of Madeira is kept at +26.5 ° C, at night +23 ° C, the water temperature is the same +23 ° C. At the same time, August is one of the driest months of the year, so the rest will not be overshadowed by clouds or rains.
Portuguese diving
Scuba diving is another way to make your vacation in Portugal interesting and varied. Since the weather and climatic conditions of August are favorable for diving, there are a lot of people who want to go to the inhabitants of the underwater kingdom.
The underwater landscapes off the coast of Portugal are very beautiful due to grottoes, caves, and unusual landscapes. During the dive, you can meet many inhabitants of the depths, including blue marlins and barracudas, swallow fish and sailboats, octopuses and moray eels.
Since this country was among the leaders of navigation in the Middle Ages, there are enough sunken ships in the maritime environs. This is another type of interesting objects for underwater exploration.
Madeira Wine Rally
This name was given not at all to a gastronomic holiday, but to the most famous automobile competition in Portugal. It is organized annually in early August. Participants-drivers must demonstrate all their skills, while the races are held against the backdrop of gorgeous landscapes. The start is given in Funchal, where at the beginning of the competition everyone traditionally raises a glass with Madeira. Racers return here for the awards ceremony.
Monte Festival
In August, Christians celebrate the birthday of the Mother of God. One of the biggest events in Madeira takes place in the Church of Monte and its surroundings. Local residents and the tourists who have joined them walk until the early morning, the program of the holiday includes traditional songs, dances, Portuguese cuisine and drinks.
