The Camellia Festival returns to São Sebastião Park, in Monchique, on the 18th and 19th of February, and, in addition to the many colors and shapes of this flower, which has adapted so well to this mountain council in the Algarve, it will showcase the arts and local crafts.
Over two days, collectors, enthusiasts and producers of this flower will gather at this event promoted by the City of Monchique, which aims to «(re) affirm and elevate this icon of local culture and identity», an element of the natural heritage that « it has a lot to highlight», according to the Monchiquense municipality.
More than an exhibition, this Festival aims to be a collaborative initiative, with the municipality challenging "all camellia lovers and the general public" to participate in the exhibition, "with flowers or prepared table centers". The invitation is extended to those who just want to visit the 3rd edition of the festival, «enjoying the beauty of this flower».
In addition to camellias, some coming from far away, the festival's program includes many activities. “Dance, painting, ceramics, confectionery and music come together to provide the visitor with two days of truly attractive festival, where he feels like staying and enjoying”, announced the Monchique City Council.
Remember the images that the Sul Informação captured in the 2nd edition of the event:
Lots to see and buy at the Monchique Camellia Festival
Lots to see and buy at the Monchique Camellia Festival
Permanent entertainment at the Monchique Camellia Festival
Permanent entertainment at the Monchique Camellia Festival
Permanent entertainment at the Monchique Camellia Festival
Permanent entertainment at the Monchique Camellia Festival
Permanent entertainment at the Monchique Camellia Festival
Permanent entertainment at the Monchique Camellia Festival
Permanent entertainment at the Monchique Camellia Festival
Quinta do Castelo, in the heart of the village of Monchique
A camel tree in the Serra de Monchique
Camellia from Quinta do Castelo
Camellia from Quinta do Castelo
Camellia from Quinta do Castelo, in the hand of Mr. Arlindo
Camellia from Quinta do Castelo
Camellia from Quinta do Castelo
Chamber president Rui André poses with a foreign resident who participated in the tour
Quinta do Castelo, also from the Mascarenhas family
Quinta do Castelo, also from the Mascarenhas family
Quinta do Castelo, also from the Mascarenhas family
Quinta do Castelo, also from the Mascarenhas family
Quinta do Castelo, also from the Mascarenhas family
Quinta do Castelo, also from the Mascarenhas family
through the streets of Monchique
through the streets of Monchique
Green tunnels at Quinta da Portela
Camellia from Quinta da Portela
Camellia from Quinta da Portela
Camellia from Quinta da Portela
Camellia from Quinta da Portela
Camellia from Quinta da Portela
Camellia from Quinta da Portela
Look how beautiful these camellias
A mug to drink water from the fountain at Quinta da Portela
A fountain and a tank, dating from 1870, at Quinta da Portela, of the Mascarenhas family
Explosion of green at Quinta da Portela, from the Mascarenhas family
Quinta da Portela, from the Mascarenhas family
Quinta da Portela, from the Mascarenhas family
Walk to discover camellias along the paths of Monchique
Walk to discover camellias along the paths of Monchique
Walk to discover camellias along the paths of Monchique
A real "bush" of camellias
Camellia in the garden of the Health Center (former Hospital)
Camellia in the garden of the Health Center (former Hospital)
Camellia in the garden of the Health Center (former Hospital)
The former Hospital of Monchique
Camellia in the garden of the Parish of Monchique
Photographing camellias in the garden of the Parish of Monchique
Camellia in the garden of the Parish of Monchique
Camellia in the garden of the Parish of Monchique
Camellia in the garden of the Parish of Monchique
Camellia in the garden of the Parish of Monchique
Black camellia buds, which this year has not yet opened, in Senhor Silva's garden
Camellia at Senhor Silva's farm
Camellia at Senhor Silva's farm
Camellia at Senhor Silva's farm
Camellia at Senhor Silva's farm
Camellia at Senhor Silva's farm
Camellia at Senhor Silva's farm
Camellia at Senhor Silva's farm
Camellia at Senhor Silva's farm
Visit to Senhor António Silva's farm
Delicate colored camellia at Senhor Silva's farm
Visit to Senhor António Silva's farm
Visit to Senhor António Silva's farm
Camellias on display at the Festival
Camellias on display at the Festival
Camellias on display at the Festival
Camellias on display at the Festival
Camellias on display at the Festival
Camellias on display at the Festival
Camellias on display at the Festival
Camellias on display at the Festival
Camellias on display at the Festival
Camellias on display at the Festival
Camellias on display at the Festival
Camellias on display at the Festival
Permanent entertainment at the Monchique Camellia Festival
Exhibition at the Monchique Camellia Festival
Exhibition at the Monchique Camellia Festival
Exhibition at the Monchique Camellia Festival
Exhibition at the Monchique Camellia Festival
Exhibition at the Monchique Camellia Festival
Exhibition at the Monchique Camellia Festival
Exhibition at the Monchique Camellia Festival
Putting some morning touches on the table at the Santa Casa da Misericórdia in Monchique
Putting some morning touches on the table at the Santa Casa da Misericórdia in Monchique
Putting some morning touches on the table at the Santa Casa da Misericórdia in Monchique
Exhibition at the Monchique Camellia Festival
Exhibition at the Monchique Camellia Festival
Senhor Silva, with friends, at one of the tables with his camellias, at the Festival exhibition
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