Villages Of Portugal: Discover One Of The Best Kept Secrets From Portugal♦ The Historical Villages of Portugal are ancient urban centres with a foundation predating the Portuguese nation, located in the Beiras region and of great historical importance. They are usually erected in highlands, since they constituted centres of defence of the populations that settled there, […]
Month: May 2019
Emmanuel Babled: The Murano Glass Designer That Chose Portugal
Emmanuel Babled: The Murano Glass Designer That Chose Portugal ♦ Emmanuel Babled is a Murano glass designer and has chosen Portugal as his workplace. The Murano glass designer works in the heart of the city of Lisbon with five other people, and also as a showroom for the interested in his work. All his pieces […]
Pestana Hotel Group Opens The Biggest All-Inclusive Resort In The Country
Pestana Hotel Group Opens The Biggest All-Inclusive Resort In The Country ♦ The Pestana Hotel Group, the largest Portuguese hotel group, today announced the opening of what is known as the “largest all-inclusive resort in the country”, Pestana Blue Alvor Beach & Golf Hotel, located in Alvor, Algarve. The 5-star unit has 551 rooms and suites in […]
Majestic And Modern: Everything About Tróia Design Hotel
Majestic And Modern: Everything About Tróia Design Hotel ♦ With modern features and contemporary architectural lines, the Troia Design Hotel is integrated into a nature reserve. Overlooking the marina, the Sado river and the Arrábida mountain range on one side, the sea, white sand beaches and wild dunes on the other, the hotel couldn’t be […]
SUMMIT: The Luxury Design & Craftsmanship Fair Is Back In Porto
SUMMIT: The Luxury Design & Craftsmanship Fair Is Back In Porto ♦ The Luxury Design and Craftsmanship Summit is back in Porto for its second edition. The summit is a remarkable networking event with a lively debate for creative minds, designers, artisans and brands to explore the increasingly crucial nexus between design and luxury that […]
‘Casa GR’ Is a Treasure of Portuguese Modern Architecture
‘Casa GR’ Is a Treasure of Portuguese Modern Architecture ♦ The beautiful GR house is located in Sever do Vouga (Portugal) and has been conceived by the Portuguese architect Paulo Martins, whose desire was to build the villa in a way that faces the impressive views of the area. Here at Secrets from Portugal we love showing […]
Secrets from Viana do Castelo: Everything You Need to See
Secrets from Viana do Castelo: Everything You Need to See ♦ Located in the region of Minho, up North in Portugal, Viana do Castelo has it all. Beaches, Pools, Shellfish, Seafood, ‘Bolas de Berlim’, Filigree, Air Quality, Riverside parks that lead to riverside walks. Viana has the full package, and Secrets From Portugal is going […]
Irreverent Food Concept Lands In Porto: Meet The New Guilty By Olivier
Irreverent Food Concept Lands In Porto: Meet The New Guilty By Olivier ♦ Guilty by Olivier has just opened its doors in Porto and is the second restaurant of the Chef Olivier da Costa at Invicta. This is a bold yet luxury place for those who truly love to eat. Perfect for family dinners, work lunches […]
JNcQUOI: Dragons And Asian Food In The Heart Of Lisbon
JNcQUOI: Dragons And Asian Food In The Heart Of Lisbon ♦ JNcQuoi just opened an amazing and enormous Asian food restaurant in Avenida da Liberdade in the heart of the Portuguese capital. A higher dimension of service and customisation with a fashion perspective, meaning that everything is done with extra detail, a twist, a sexy tone, […]
City Guide: Discover The Best From Porto
City Guide: Discover The Best From Porto ♦ Set aside the Douro River, Porto is one of the most ecletic destinations Europe. With its Medieval architecture, it’s defining Dom Luis I Bridge (designed by the engineer and disciple of Gustave Eiffel, Teófilo Seyrig) and Art Nouveau cafes, there’s something for everyone. Porto Wine, Azulejos, Amazing Sunsets […]