Culture
Much like other Portuguese communities, the communities of Costa da Caparica participate in secular and religious festivities and fairs throughout the year. These include the city's annual festival (January/February), the festival for local popular saints (Portuguese: Festas dos Santos Populares) in June, an arts/crafts and book fairs in July/August, and the artsans fair on the second Saturday and fourth Sunday of every month (except in July and August). The regions historical ties are also preserved in the Concurso da Caldeirada Pescador (Fish Stew Competition) held in January/February and the Feira de Velharias, held on the third and fifth Sunday of the month and holidays.
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