“National Geographic” Highlighted Elvas As The ‘Star Of Alentejo’ ♦ In the online edition of the latest publication of “National Geographic”, Elvas was elected the best ecologic trip of the month and as the “star of Alentejo”. Elvas is one of the most beautiful cities of Portugal and (along with Évora) is close to Spain. […]
Category: Secret Places
São Gabriel: Creative Cuisine in the Algarve
São Gabriel: Creative Cuisine in the Algarve ♦ On the road of Vale do Lobo in Almancil, in the midst of the trees and scrubs, hides a small and charming farmhouse, the São Gabriel Restaurant. The quiet and charming space, especially the main room decorated with la belle Orleans style and its central fireplace, promises […]
Discover The Minimalist Design of the Triangular House in Lisbon
Discover The Minimalist Design of the Triangular House in Lisbon ♦ The plot geometry and its small size, 47m2, assume special importance in the typology and form of the programmatic distribution of space in this triangular house in Lisbon. It has one program per floor: Floor 0 – studio, Floor 1 – Living and dining, […]
Secrets Places: Terra Nostra Is One Of The Most Beautiful Gardens In The World (… And Is In The Azores)
Secrets Places: Terra Nostra Is One Of The Most Beautiful Gardens In The World (… And Is In The Azores) ♦ It has over 200 years and an area of 12.5 hectares. It is located in the Furnas Valley, in the crater of a dormant volcano since 1630. It became popular only in the late 19th […]
Villa Pernoi Is The Architecture Project You Need To Know About
Villa Pernoi Is The Architecture Project You Need To Know About ♦ Villa Pernoi is situated on a large plot, facing east and south. The view becomes immersed in the intense green of the surrounding area, in the wide sweeping bay of Lagos and in the changing tides of the Alvor estuary. The client’s specifications, […]
Best Architecture Projects: All About Zauia House by Mário Martins Atelier
Best Architecture Projects: All About Zauia House by Mário Martins Atelier ♦ Emerging from a gently rolling hill in the Algarve region of southern Portugal is the casa zauia designed by Portuguese studio Mario martins atelier. The home is a direct translation of the various design restrictions present in this area while posing as a […]
Luxurious And Pet-Friendly? Discover The Best Places To Take Your Faithful Companion
Luxurious And Pet-Friendly? Discover The Best Places To Take Your Faithful Companion ♦ Since it came into force at the beginning of 2018, the Law permitting animals to enter catering establishments and the like has – and greatly – opened the possibility of enjoying the companionship of your pet during the meal and vacations. Meet […]
Secrets Itinerary: Peace, Quiet And Nature – Discover This New Tourism Trend
Secrets Itinerary: Peace, Quiet And Nature – Discover This New Tourism Trend ♦ The tranquillity of nature is the new trend of world tourism and in this field the Portuguese offer is extensive. Meet some of these locations in the north and inland. Secrets From Portugal is here to tell you all about this new […]
Serralves Bets On Tree-Lined Walkway
Serralves Bets On Tree-Lined Walkway ♦ The structure allows climbing the trees to see, from the bird’s perspective, the rich biodiversity of Serralves Park. The treetop-level horizontal walkway, with a length of 260 meters, is a unique work in Portugal. The sun’s rays penetrate the green tracery of the pine, eucalyptus and leafy crowns of […]
Secrets Tips: Discover Where To Eat In Lisbon With A Perfect View Of The city
Secrets Tips: Discover Where To Eat In Lisbon With A Perfect View Of The city ♦ The dish is everything, but if it comes with a view to admire in the intervals between bites better. And views are not lacking in this city of seven hills – if we go to the highest building of […]