Portugal

🌸 Street Festival & Salt Carpets Viana do Castelo, Portugal | Romaria de Nossa Senhora da Agonia

Experience one of Portugal’s most colorful festivals in Viana do Castelo! Brent explores the Romaria de Nossa Senhora da Agonia, a week-long celebration full of vibrant parades, traditional salt carpets (made overnight by locals), live music, street parties, and delicious food. From cultural traditions to seaside relaxation, this video captures the heart of northern Portugal.

✨ Highlights in this video:

The lively festival parade in Viana do Castelo

Stunning handmade salt carpets

Local neighborhood street parties

A taste of delicious Indian food 🍛

A relaxing escape to the Atlantic coast 🌊

If you love travel, culture, and food adventures, this is a must-watch!

About the Author

Brent Petersen is the Editor-in-Chief of Destination Eat Drink. He currently resides in Setubal, Portugal. Brent has written the novel “Truffle Hunt” (Eckhartz Press) and the short story collection “That Bird.” He’s also written dozens of foodie travel guides to cities around the world on Destination Eat Drink, including an in-depth eating and drinking guide to Portugal. Brent’s podcast, also called Destination Eat Drink, is available on all major podcasting platforms.

Brent

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