Sintra Is Among the 101 Wonders of the World in Lonely Planet Magazine ♦ The object of a thousand declarations of love, Sintra is one of Lonely Planet’s 101 Wonders of the World, the world’s largest travel guide publisher. Not to be missed in 2020 are attractions such as the Great Wall of China, the […]
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The Best Moments of 2019
The Best Moments of 2019 ♦ 2019 was one of the best years for Portugal. Lisbon was elected the world’s Leading City Break Destination 2019 and Porto won the badge of most ‘intagrammable’ city of the year. Secrets From Portugal brings you today some of the best moments of 2019: Culture, fashion and events are some […]
Misc by Tartar-ia: There’s a New Tartar Paradise in Lisbon
Misc by Tartar-ia: There’s a New Tartar Paradise in Lisbon ♦ It is the same responsible for Tartar-ia, the space of Mercado da Ribeira, in Lisbon, and added to the menu other specialities. A street restaurant was Maria Machado’s initial idea when she wanted to open a space dedicated to the Tartars in Lisbon! It […]
Funchal: This Chocolate House has a Christmas Flavour
Funchal: This Chocolate House has a Christmas Flavour ♦ Christmas is already being savoured at UAUcacau, a handcrafted chocolataria that bets on chocolates made with products from the island, preferably of the season, and obeying the themes, from Valentine’s Day to Halloween. These days, the dominant theme is Christmas. Thinking about the upcoming party, 3D […]
Benamôr: The Iconic Portuguese Brand Has a New Store in Lisbon
Benamôr: The Iconic Portuguese Brand Has a New Store in Lisbon ♦ The iconic Portuguese brand Benamôr has opened its third store in Lisbon! Their newest home is located at Lx Factory and, besides housing the valuable patrimony oh the brand’s products, it has a new refillable system of creams and shower gels. The new […]
TOUR A COLOURFUL LISBON APARTMENT WITH GLOBALLY-INSPIRED FLAIR
TOUR A COLOURFUL LISBON APARTMENT WITH GLOBALLY-INSPIRED FLAIR ♦ Two years ago, the apartment of Filipa de Abreu’s dreams nearly slipped through her fingers. She had underbid both the asking price and an aggressive French overbidder on a century-old four-bedroom rental in Lisbon’s coveted Lapa neighborhood. Its 12-foot-high ceilings, crown mouldings, and boiserie-detailed walls had […]
Secrets Tips: The Best Guide On How To Enjoy Christmas To The Fullest In Portugal
Secrets Tips: The Best Guide On How To Enjoy Christmas To The Fullest In Portugal ♦ The countdown has begun for Christmas, and by this time the markets in the city are starting to multiply like slices of king cake at snack time. These are markets that sit like a glove for those who want to […]
The 12 Best Brunches in Porto & Surroundings
The 12 Best Brunches in Porto & Surroundings ♦ In a buffet, à la carte or menu mode, these are the 12 best brunches in Porto and the surrounding area. Devour them. Porto is known for its good food, but not only traditional dishes. Eggs, pancakes, toast and coffee drinks: all this is included in […]
Caretos de Podence Are An Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO!
Caretos de Podence Are An Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO! ♦ Bogotá, in Colombia, hosted the 14th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of UNESCO, known as 14.COM. It was there that it was announced that the Caretos de Podence are now an Intangible Cultural Heritage […]
Lisbon: Time Out Market Has A Kiosk Dedicated To Port Wine
Lisbon: Time Out Market Has A Kiosk Dedicated To Port Wine ♦ If the market doesn’t go to the Douro, Douro comes to Time Out Market, where Taylor’s has just opened a kiosk dedicated to Port wine. Everyone knows Port wine, but how many people have tasted a good glass of Port wine? It was […]