Where to Stay for Festas dos Remédios | Filipe Sequeira
The Festas dos Remédios are Lamego's most important annual celebration, held in honour of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios and drawing visitors from across northern Portugal. Alongside the religious processions and popular festivities, the programme includes a series of open-air concerts, and this evening features Portuguese artist Filipe Sequeira. The festival unfolds around the city of Lamego, in the Douro region, famous for its monumental baroque staircase leading up to the Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios. The concert is part of the wider programme of music, tradition and street celebration that fills the city during the festival period. Lamego makes an easy day or evening trip from our Vila Real apartments, from where the centre of Lamego is about 23 km away — roughly a 35-minute drive.
About Festas dos Remédios | Filipe Sequeira
Dates
August 31, 2026
The Festas dos Remédios honour Nossa Senhora dos Remédios, whose hilltop sanctuary in Lamego is reached by a monumental baroque staircase, one of the best-known in Portugal.
Where to Stay
Our licensed apartments are the perfect base for attending this event. Book directly for the best rate.
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Tips for Attending Festas dos Remédios | Filipe Sequeira
Arrive early to enjoy the wider festival atmosphere before the concert, and check the official Lamego council programme for the exact stage and start time. Evenings can cool down — bring a light layer.
Getting There
From our Vila Real apartments, the centre of Lamego is about 23 km — roughly a 35-minute drive. A car is the most convenient option for getting to Lamego and back after an evening concert.
Parking
During the Festas dos Remédios the historic centre of Lamego is busy and some streets may be closed to traffic. Arrive early and expect to park a little further out, walking into the centre.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Lamego from the Vila Real apartments?
The centre of Lamego is about 23 km from our Vila Real apartments — roughly a 35-minute drive.
What are the Festas dos Remédios?
They are Lamego's main annual festival, held in honour of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios, combining religious celebrations with a popular programme that includes concerts such as this one by Filipe Sequeira.
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