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A village becomes a stage.
June 24 · Sobrado · Valongo · near Porto
Discover Portugal's living legend
Every June 24, the village of Sobrado becomes a living stage. Hundreds of locals dress as Bugios and Mourisqueiros and recreate an ancient legend tied to Saint John, right in the streets.
June 24When
Sobrado, ValongoWhere
800+Performers
17 kmFrom Porto
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Bugios and Mourisqueiros recreate an ancient legend.
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Music, masks, devotion and street theatre all day long.
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It happens on June 24 — every year.
Can't stay all day? Don't miss these moments.
12:45 Entrance Dance
13:30 Entrajadas — social satire
15:00 Collection of the Rights
18:30 Capture of the Velho
19:50 Release of the Serpe
20:00 Dance of the Saint
Indicative times, confirmed yearly by the ASJS.
By car
A4 Porto–Vila Real, exit Campo. A41/CREP, exit Sobrado. N15 and N209 pass through Valongo, Campo and Sobrado. About 17 km from Porto.
By bus
UNIR buses — lines 7002, 7003, 7004, 7006, 7008, 7009, 7010, 7309, 7327, 7330, 7333. A shuttle may run on June 24 if confirmed by the organisers.
By train
Porto–Caíde / Marco de Canaveses line. Best station: Valongo, then bus, taxi or rideshare. Halts at Campo, Susão and Cabeda.
From the airport
Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport (Porto) is about 23 km away. By car, take the A41/CREP to the Sobrado exit. Open the route in Google or Apple Maps.
Arrive early — the village fills up through the day.
Wear comfortable shoes; you’ll walk and stand a lot.
Bring water and sun protection — June can be hot.
Don’t block the processions, dances or stages.
Expect mud, water and satire — keep your distance if you’d rather just watch.
Photograph with respect, without interrupting the rituals.
Always check the latest official program.
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