Since Tomar is inland, ... incorporating pagan and harvest rituals into the Catholic celebration during the Festa dos Tabuleiros (Festival of the Trays) in late June or early July.

Discover a hidden gem in Portugal that rivals Lisbon and Porto in beauty and history, yet remains blissfully untouched by the ...

Since Tomar is inland, ... incorporating pagan and harvest rituals into the Catholic celebration during the Festa dos Tabuleiros (Festival of the Trays) in late June or early July.

Every four years, Tomar celebrates the unique Festa dos Tabuleiros - the Festival of the Trays. Girls carry tabuleiros (stacks of bread and flowers, topped with a crown) on their heads and parade ...