Loule Carnival is one of the oldest and most famous in the country, with floats, music and crowds filling the streets. Between parades you build an appetite, and it helps to know where to stop.
The town celebration
During Carnival, Loule fills with colour, with floats and parades along the avenue.
It is one of the liveliest times of year and draws visitors from across the region.
Taking a break
With so many people and so much going on, a quick, comforting meal is always welcome.
A prego or a bifana sorts out your hunger without taking you away from the festivities for long.
In the heart of it
Pregaria is on Av. Jose da Costa Mealha, close to the parade route.
It is a practical stop to recharge between one procession and the next.