Barrete Verde and Salinas Festivals 2025: Tradition and Excitement in Alcochete

The Festas do Barrete Verde e das Salinas bring a lot of tradition, music, and popular celebration to Alcochete every year. With processions, bullfights, and cultural events, the town celebrates its riverside roots, the importance of the salt flats, and the courage of the forcados in a festival that attracts visitors of all ages.

Origin and Meaning

The Green Cap is a symbol closely linked to local culture and Alcochete's identity, representing the courage and spirit of the community.
The salt pans, meanwhile, recall the economic and cultural importance of salt in the region, a resource that has shaped the lives of generations and is still present today in the landscape and collective memory.

The Spirit of Barrete Verde
More than just a group of forcados, Barrete Verde is a soul, a symbol of bravery that beats in the hearts of the people of Alcochete. It is the courage that challenges the bull, but also the pride of a town that fervently preserves its roots. Each encounter, each catch, is a living chapter in a story written with sweat, passion, and tradition.

Main Program of the 2025 Festivities
Religious Processions
The festivities begin with traditional processions in honor of the patron saints, who walk through the streets of the village with faith and devotion, bringing residents and visitors together in a moment of spirituality and tradition.

Bullfighting and Forcados
One of the highlights of the festivities is the bullfighting, which brings together local and visiting forcados groups in a display of courage and skill that is part of Portugal's cultural heritage. The Barrete Verde forcados group is particularly well known for its connection to the town and the quality of its performances.

Music and Entertainment
During the festival, music can be heard on various stages throughout the village, with concerts by local bands, fado singers, and guest artists enlivening the August nights. There are also areas dedicated to activities for children and families, ensuring that there is something for all ages to enjoy.

Gastronomy and Handicrafts
The streets are filled with traditional flavors, with taverns serving regional snacks, typical dishes, and local drinks. At the same time, handicrafts are a strong presence, allowing visitors to take home a piece of Alcochete culture.

See the full program here!

Mark your calendars!
The next edition of the Festas do Barrete Verde e das Salinas will take place between August 8 and 13 in the village of Alcochete.

Where to stay to enjoy the festivities without any worries?
For those who want to make the most of it, there's nothing like staying overnight in Alcochete and prolonging the experience. The Praia do Sal Resort, with a spa, swimming pool, and views of the Tagus River, or the Upon Vila, in the historic center, are ideal choices to enjoy the party to the fullest!