Traditional dances

Traditional dances are very well-liked and convey a significant portion of the essence of the nation's many areas from the north to the south. One of the most well-known is the Pauliteiros de Miranda dance, which is performed by eight men from Terras de Miranda. They dance while acting out significant local historical events to the accompaniment of castanets, drums, and other local instruments. They dance with two sticks (palos) and wear an embroidered kilt, a linen shirt, a brown vest, leather boots, woolen socks, and headgear.

The Caretos de Podence, traditional figures from the Northeast Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro region that date back to the days of the Celts in pre-Roman times, perform another well-known dance. The males dress in garishly colored fringed patchwork suits and wear red, yellow, green, or black masks made of leather, wood, or tin during Carnival. Additionally, they have a belt around their waists made of cow bells, which gives out the distinctive Caretos sound.

Other dances include the Vira from the Minho region, the Bailinho from Madeira, the Corridinho from the Algarve, the Fandango from Ribatejo, the Vira from Nazaré, the Chula from the Douro, the traditional Moda das Saias from various regions, the Bailarico Saloio, the Farrapeira, and the Tirana dances.