Funchal: Asian and Mediterranean Flavours Close to the Sea ♦ The Avista restaurant is part of the luxury hotel Les Suites at The Cliff Bay, but is open to everyone, with proposals ranging from snacks to grilled dishes, including sushi. The menu is guided by chef Benoît Sinthon, from neighbouring Il Gallo d’Oro, which gives the […]
Month: January 2020
Porto Was Considered by Monocle as one of the Best Small Cities in the World
Porto Was Considered by Monocle as one of the Best Small Cities in the World ♦ Monocle’s list of 20 small towns elects Lausanne, Boulder and Bergen as the best for those who enjoy the city environment, but as a place to breathe. Porto is described as a melting pot of creativity that should invest […]
Portugal Vineyards Concept Store, When Architecture Meets Wine
Portugal Vineyards Concept Store, When Architecture Meets Wine ♦ The Portugal Vineyards wine concept store is the first physical store for the online wine specialist company. Located adjacent to the company’s headquarters, facing the street and occupying 90m2, the store consists of an open-plan devoid of partitions. Secrets From Portugal is thrilled to let you […]
Get to know Lisbon in 12 Buildings
Get to know Lisbon in 12 buildings ♦ Lisbon’s long and storied history can be seen in its architecture. Inhabited since the times of Roman and Moorish conquest, it became a Christian monarchy, a republic, a dictatorship and today is the buzzing capital of Portugal – as well as a major European tech hub. Secrets […]
Vhils Opens Its First Major Solo Exhibition in the United States
Vhils Opens Its First Major Solo Exhibition in the United States ♦ Portuguese artist Alexandre Farto, known as Vhils, will open his first major solo exhibition at a Cincinnati Contemporary Arts Center on February 21st. Secrets From Portugal brings you all about this amazing showcase: Titled “Haze”, this solo exhibition by Vhils features a new […]
Giesta is the New Porto Brand of Handmade Soaps
Giesta is the New Porto Brand of Handmade Soaps ♦ Adopting a green and sustainable lifestyle has always been a common interest of Ana Costa and Gizem Tugce. Deciding to embrace him, they joined Gizem’s expertise in the production of handcrafted soaps and Ana’s design background. From this happy marriage was born Giesta, a handcrafted […]
Bela Vista Hotel & Spa, The Place Where Refinement Meets Tranquility
Bela Vista Hotel & Spa, The Place Where Refinement Meets Tranquility ♦ Secrets From Portugal brings you this amazing and elegant place, surrounded by breathtaking scenery, the Bela Vista Hotel combines refinement with hospitality in a historical space, perfectly adapted to the most modern requirements. The mansion which houses the Bela Vista Hotel is dated […]
An Architectural Tour of Belém, Lisbon
An Architectural Tour of Belém, Lisbon ♦ Take a trip back to the Age of Discovery on this architectural walking tour of Lisbon’s riverside Belém district, where the lure of the sea is tangible to this day. Secrets From Portugal brings you all about the amazing Belém, the golden age of exploration is still beautifully […]
Secrets Tips: Discover Le Monument Restaurant
Secrets Tips: Discover Le Monument Restaurant ♦ This amazing restaurant has Secrets From Portugal‘s seal of approval. Located in Maison Albar’s Le Monumental Palace, the amazing restaurant cradle of gourmet, aesthetic and sublimeness is signed by chef Julien Montbabut. Enjoy the little things in life! ♦ Discover All About Le Monument & Subscribe to Our […]
Dior Declares his Love for Perfume with the First Boutique in Lisbon
Dior Declares his Love for Perfume with the First Boutique in Lisbon ♦ It smells good, but it doesn’t smell like Lisbon. Maison Christian Dior brings to the city for the first time the aromas of the French house, directly from Grasse, a region of the French Riviera and the nerve centre of its perfumes. […]