Friday the 13th in Montalegre — Trip from Porto
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Friday 13 November 2026 is the date of Montalegre's Sexta-feira 13 – Noite das Bruxas, the Witches' Night this medieval town in the Barroso mountains stages every Friday the 13th. Porto Guibook Community is running a trip there from Porto, departing at 18:30 from Casa da Música Metro Station on Avenida de França, with the return journey leaving Montalegre at 03:00. Reservations are handled only by WhatsApp on +351 919 402 040. Entry to the festival is free. Municipal rules published on 23 September 2026 set the opening for 13:13, and stalls may stay open until 07:00 on Saturday 14 November. The highlight is the queimada beside the castle at dusk, where an aguardente-based drink is set alight as the esconjuro incantation is recited to ward off evil spirits, with street performances and music around the Praça do Município and the historic centre. The trip price is €20 from 21 September to 25 October and €25 from 26 October; students under 25 studying in Porto pay €15 throughout, and may be asked for proof of enrolment.
🔥 FEEL THE FIRE. LIVE THE LEGEND.
⚠️⚠️RESERVATIONS ONLY BY WHATSAPP +351 919 402 040⚠️⚠️
Forget everything you think you know about Friday the 13th.
In Montalegre, the unluckiest day of the calendar becomes one of Portugal’s most extraordinary nights.
For one night, this medieval town in the mountains of Barroso is transformed. The castle glows over thousands of visitors, witches and demons take over the streets, fire lights up the darkness and centuries-old legends, superstition and local traditions come alive.
At the heart of Montalegre’s Friday the 13th tradition is one of its most iconic rituals: the Queimada and the Esconjuro.
A traditional aguardente-based drink is set alight while the famous incantation is recited — a ritual filled with fire, mysticism and symbolism, traditionally associated with driving away evil spirits, curses and the evil eye.
And that’s only part of it.
Expect a whole town living the theme: street entertainment, witches, demons, music, performances around the historic centre, the medieval castle as a backdrop and an atmosphere unlike any other.
This isn’t Halloween.
This is Montalegre on Friday the 13th.
🏰 MONTALEGRE WITCHES’ NIGHT
📅 Friday, 13 November 2026
🚌 18:30 — Casa da Música Metro Station, Porto
🌙 Return from Montalegre at 03:00
🎟️ PRICES
€15 — until 20 September
€20 — from 21 September to 25 October
€25 — from 26 October
🎓 STUDENT PRICE: €15 AT ALL TIMES
For students under 25 studying in Porto. Valid student ID/proof of enrolment may be required.
📲 Info & bookings: 919 402 040
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