Silver Coast Shorts

A few interesting stories from the Portugal;

Portuguese football history was made this week when 3 Portuguese football teams played in this seasons Europa League semi-finals. Porto, Braga and Benfica have all enjoyed a successful run in the European competition. The first leg of the 2 semis were played last night with Benfica taking a slender 2-1 lead into the second leg tie against Braga. Porto all but guaranteed their final berth with a convincing 5-1 victory ove Spain’s Villareal. If Porto makes it to the final, history will be made again as it will be the first time 2 Portuguese teams have faced off in the final of a European Football competition. The final to be played in Dublin will be eagerly watched in coffee shops and bars in Nazare, Sao Martinho do Porto, Foz do Arelho, Obidos and all over the Silver Coast.

At today’s Royal Wedding one Portuguese guest was on the much talked about guest list, Portuguese Ambassador to the Uk Mr. Joao de Vallera was the Portuguese representative at the biggest wedding of the decade.

The Music season is upon us! Portugal is famous for it’s live music scene and this year looks to be no different with the very best international musicians and bands performing in Portugal. Fatboy Slim, 30 Second’s to Mars, The National, Skunk Anansie, Pearl Jam and Cold Play are just a few of the acts lined up to entertain audiences.