The Christmas magic has begun! Perlim, one of the biggest Christmas theme parks in the country, is back in Santa Maria da Feira. Located just 30 minutes from Porto, the town, famous for its Medieval Journey, is transforming Quinta do Castelo into an unmissable fairytale for the whole family.
After more than 100,000 visitors in 2024, Perlim will once again enchant everyone from November 29 to December 30. This year, the 17th edition kicked off with a show featuring 220 drones performing high-precision choreography at a height of 80 meters, with narration by presenter Catarina Furtado.
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A brief look at Perlim
The magical Quinta do Castelo, next to the impressive castle, in a setting worthy of a fairy tale, is transformed into an enchanted forest, with attractions such as the ice rink and the dream parades.
Since its debut in 2008, the initiative has grown from year to year and is now returning with the motto “Head on the moon, feet in Perlin”. For the 2025 program, there are new features, but also:
A focus on strengthening educational, pedagogical and awareness-raising activities, with a close look at the urgency of playing and parenting, solidarity and social responsibility.”, reads the official website of the Christmas event.
What can we expect from this edition?
After a spectacular start, Perlim still has plenty of attractions and entertainment in store for the whole family, such as:
- Ice rink
- Carousels
- Parade of Dreams – parade through the city streets with Santa Claus and the magical inhabitants of this enchanting world
- Piri Fairy Castle
- Evolution Circus
- Arborist, slide and ball ramp
- Themed shows
- Catering area, etc.
Christmas market? There’s one too…
In addition, in the city center of Santa Maria da Feira, next to the park, there is the traditional Christmas Market, with various craft stalls, typical gastronomy and lots of entertainment, with free access.
Other useful information
The Christmas theme park will be open from Friday to Sunday, on public holidays, and on the 22nd, 23rd, 29th and 30th, from 1.30pm to 7pm, depending on the weather.
Daily tickets cost €7 for children aged between 3 and 12 and seniors, and €8 from 13 to 64. On weekends and public holidays, prices go up by €1 each and can be purchased online on the officialwebsite.
It’s also worth mentioning the existence of a general access wristband, on sale for €16, which allows you to visit the magical world of Perlim for the entire duration of the event.