Heavy rains and gusts of wind caused by the Nelson depression are leaving the streets of “Sintra do Alentejo” empty of people and limiting street activities, pagan or religious.
For safety reasons, the first effect of the bad weather was the cancellation of the pyromusical show that would take place on Saturday night, launched from the castle and observed in Praça D. Pedro V, after the rattling, and which should take place during the 25th celebrations. Of april.
Tonight, the Procession “Transportation of the image of Nossa Senhora da Soledade”, from Lar de Santo Amaro to the Chapel of Calvário, is at risk. Children’s entertainment installed in the square may also be dismantled so as not to put people’s safety at risk.
The main reason for concern is the possible monetary damage that hotels and restaurants could suffer if the weather does not improve. Castelo de Vide is strong in terms of gastronomy in terms of Easter dishes based on lamb, which are very popular on this occasion.
Last year, over the Easter weekend, the units in Castelo de Vide had 100% occupancy.
