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Sanjoaninas in Angra do Heroismo, Azores, Portugal

by Angelique Platas

Jan 9, 2018
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Head to the remote and beautiful Angra do Heroismo on the island of Terceira in Azores, Portugal, for the incredible celebration of Sanjoaninas. June 22–July 1, the Sanjoaninas festival celebrates Saint John, or São João, while locals fill the streets for live music, epic parades, food, fireworks and bullfighting. If the 10 days of street performances, live theater and dancing isn’t enough, take in the incredible landscape and unique beauty of the island.

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