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On Saturday the 24th of May Atlético de Madrid and Real Madrid football clubs will take to the pitch at the Estadio do Luz to decide who will be the 2014 European Football Champions. This will be a game of firsts, the first time both teams have met in the final of a European championship, if Atlético de Madrid win it will be their first Champions League trophy, if los Blancos win they will be the first club to take home the trophy ten times

In a short time Optimus Alive has become one of Portugal’s major festivals attracting some of the biggest names in the music industry. This trend looks set to continue with this year’s monster line up sure to keep the crowds pumped and enjoying the Lisbon Summer nights. Optimus Alive 2013 happens in Lisbon from the 12th, 13th and 14th of July.

From the 23rd to the 26th of June, Rotary International members are going to meet in Lisbon to celebrate teh 104th International Rotary Convention, an annual event which unites Rotary members form around the world. This will be on be one of the biggest conventions held in Portugal and organisers are expecting 25,000 people to attend.

Shortly Benfica and Bayer Leverkusen will clash to see which of these two clubs will make it into the quarter finals of the Europa League. The first leg will be played in Leverkusen’s impressive BayArena on 14 February 2013 and the return leg will be played on 21 February in Lisbon in the emblematic Stadium of Light.

As summer closes in, Lisbon is filled every year with parties, music and colour. Tourists visiting the region may have asked themselves why, and we have the answer. The “Festas de Lisboa” are organised to celebrate the anniversary of Lisbon’s patron saint: San Antonio. Although San Antonio’s day really falls on the 12th of June, the Lisbon celebrations last all month long. Fancy a bit of fun during June? Pack your bags and head to Lisbon!

Every summer, Portugal hosts a large variety of outdoor festivals inviting everyone to enjoy the best sounds under a clear evening sky. 2011 is no exception, and there are some great line ups this year with some incredible bands

Cooljazz in Cascais is a festival with its own personality and an intimate atmosphere, which throughout the seven years it has been running, has won a place in the hearts of music lovers and earned an excellent reputation amongst summer musical festival-goers.

Recently we’ve noticed that marathons and half-marathons are taking place in the most important European capitals whereby the locals steadily make their way through the streets of the city in their eagerness to win and satisfy their competitive side. And, as the capital of Portugal, nothing less could be expected of Lisbon. Thus, now that spring has nearly arrived, the Lisbon Half-Marathon will be taking place on the 20th of March.

From the 7th to the 17th of April, “Lisbon fish and flavours”, a popular gastronomic event held in the Portuguese capital will once again be taking place much to delight of foodies all round. Thanks to the programme of activities organised alongside the lovely grub on offer, previous year’s editions have proven to be rather popular in light of the growing number of guests received, thus this year, Lisbon fish and flavours promises to be even bigger and better yet!