Quinta da Pacheca Wins at The Best of Wine Tourism Awards 2020 ♦ Quinta da Pacheca was the Regional Winner of Architecture and Landscapes in Porto at the Best of Wine Tourism Awards 2020. It is one of the most prestigious and recognized properties in the Douro Demarcated Region, with a history that dates back […]
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Katty Xiomara Creates Recycled Pieces For 2020 And Announces Bet On ‘ecodesign’
Katty Xiomara Creates Recycled Pieces For 2020 And Announces Bet On ‘ecodesign’ ♦ The creation of multifunctional pieces and the reformulation of old clothes were the formulas that the designer Katty Xiomara introduced in the collection presented on Wednesday night in Porto, announcing the bet on the ecodesign. The trend towards more environmentally friendly collections with […]
Discover EVOA, An Environmental Interpretation Center in Lezíria
Discover EVOA, An Environmental Interpretation Center in Lezíria ♦ The Tejo Estuary is considered one of the 10 most important wetlands in Europe and the most important and extensive wetlands in Portugal. Its importance is recognized especially due to the great amount of aquatic migratory birds it receives. EVOA helps create the perfect environment for […]
Web Summit 2019: The Ultimate Guide
Web Summit 2019: The Ultimate Guide ♦ Between conferences, startup presentations, daily or nightly networking, mentoring hours and investor meetings, it is not always easy to decide what to do during the days of the Irish Entrepreneurship and Technology Fair held by Paddy Cosgrave this year between November 4th and 7th. Secrets From Portugal brings […]
Portugal Fashion Porto: The Latest Fashion Trends For Spring/Summer 2020
Portugal Fashion Porto: The Latest Fashion Trends For Spring/Summer 2020 ♦ The 45th edition of Portugal Fashion said goodbye to Porto on Saturday with the stamp of diversity. Portugal Fashion closed Saturday night with a full house, with warnings from Susana Bettencourt about suicide rates and the existence of bullying among young people. Also the duo […]
The Presidential Train: The Luxury Trip Of Your Life On the Douro River
The Presidential Train: The Luxury Trip Of Your Life On the Douro River ♦ The presidential train is the best luxury experience in Portugal and was born of that premise of finding talent, nooks and deserving products of a voyage so extraordinary and magical. Buil in 1890, the Presidential train carried Presidents, Heads of State, […]
Portuguese Hotel Elected The Best Boutique Hotel Of 2019 At MR & MRS SMITH Awards
PORTUGUESE HOTEL ELECTED THE BEST BOUTIQUE HOTEL OF 2019 AT MR & MRS SMITH AWARDS ♦ It is located next to Eduardo VII Park, midway between Marquês de Pombal and Amoreiras, and has just been voted Best Hotel 2019 by the renowned Mr. & Mrs Smith booking platform, which annually awards the best boutique hotels in […]
Joana Vasconcelos Will Have An Exhibition In Boston’s New Museum
Joana Vasconcelos Will Have An Exhibition In Boston’s New Museum ♦ Portuguese artist Joana Vasconcelos was invited to create a monumental installation for the opening of the new museum of contemporary art in Boston, USA, on February 22, 2020, the creator’s atelier announced this Wednesday. The piece will be created specifically for the MassArt Art Museum […]
Rihanna And Portugal: There Are Three Tons Of Portuguese Marble In Rihanna’s Autobiography
Rihanna And Portugal: There Are Three Tons Of Portuguese Marble In Rihanna’s Autobiography ♦ It was hand-carved by the Gothic Gargoyle in Batalha, and is the first work to join the company with the Barbados-born singer. Crafted from a single piece of Tiger Skin solid marble, “Stoner” has a soft “eggshell” finish. The stone chosen […]
Josefinas: The Portuguese Brand That Shines In NYC Launches The First Sustainable Ballerinas
Josefinas: The Portuguese Brand That Shines In New York Launches The First Sustainable Ballerinas ♦ Burel is the main ingredient of the latest model to integrate the Josefinas online store. The Portuguese brand claims to have created the first sustainable wool ballerinas, the Josefinas Burel Couture Black. They are among the best selling pairs of […]