Christian Louboutin, The French interior designer is known for his passion for Portugal: his house in Melides is a paradise on earth and his go-to for inspiration and to create new collections. The French designer spent 500,000 euros to acquire the land and is expected to invest around two million in tourism infrastructure. Follow Secrets […]
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Dark Sky Alqueva Wins Prize for being Europe’s Best Destination
Dark Sky Alqueva Wins Prize for being Europe’s Best Destination ♦ The touristic experience for sky and stars observation is located on the Great Lake of Alentejo, which is expanding to other territories such as the shale villages, won Europe’s Leading Tourist Destination award at the Corporate Travel Awards. The official Dark Sky® Observatory in […]
Most CovetED Restaurants: Discover Caseta, Exquisite Cuisine In Lisbon
Most CovetED Restaurants: Discover Caseta, Exquisite Cuisine In Lisbon ♦ Being on Calçada na Estrela, in Lisbon, or on any street in the Alentejo region is practically the same thing. Caseta is the new tenant of the city and here there are only suggestions for Alentejo cuisine. The restaurant was opened in late January, has […]
Farms in Alentejo: Amazing Places To Explore The Best In The Country
Farms In Alentejo: Six Amazing Places To Explore The Best In The Country ♦ Alentejo is no news for our Secrets From Portugal readers, and today, we bring you more reasons to fall in love with our amazing country. Alentejo is culture, adventure, music, sea, sun. In Alentejo one travels naturally with and through history. The […]
‘Dá Licença’ Hotel, The Perfect Refugee Overlooking the Alentejo plain
‘Dá Licença’ Hotel, The Perfect Refugee Overlooking the Alentejo plain ♦ Dá Licença is located a few miles outside the historic city of Estremoz, perched atop a hilly 120-hectare plot of land that’s blanketed in mature olive trees. With a total of just eight guest rooms, the hotel has been developed by creatives Vitor Borges […]
Secrets Itinerary: Spatia Comporta Is Your Perfect Weekend Getaway
Secrets Itinerary: Spatia Comporta Is Your Perfect Weekend Getaway ♦ Designed for you to enjoy the services of a high-end hotel while preserving the unique natural feel of the site, Spatia Comporta is an exclusive residential development where nature and privacy are our prime concerns. A total of 25 residences are carefully located in the extensive pinewoods, […]
Discover The Alentejo Getaway That Has Country Houses, Modern Suites And Glamping
Discover The Alentejo Getaway That Has Country Houses, Modern Suites And Glamping ♦ Glamping, villas, suites of modern lines. To each one their refuge, to make the most of this Alentejo nook, cradled by the croaking of frogs and the buzz of the waters of the stream. Get to know Herdade da Ribeira de Borba […]
Secrets Tips: Arrábida, A Portuguese Emerald
Secrets Tips: Arrábida, A Portuguese Emerald ♦ Nature, beaches and Atlantic views make you want to go to Arrábida for a walk and maybe sleep at the foot of the mountain, facing the Sado River. Situated by the sea, between Setúbal and the fishing village of Sesimbra, Arrábida Natural Park has an incomparable beauty, in […]
Alentejo: Rest Between Mountains and the Sea
Alentejo: Rest Between Mountains and the Sea ♦ From cork stools to local ingredients that feed the kitchen, Craveiral Farmhouse breathes the Alentejo coast into everything. The pet-friendly gite that opened a year ago near São Teotónio is the right answer when looking for rest surrounded by nature in the south. With plain, mountains and […]
Secrets Itinerary: Discover The Extraordinary Alentejo Landscapes
Secrets Itinerary: Discover The Extraordinary Alentejo Landscapes ♦ Alentejo is the biggest region of Portugal and has one of the most beautiful landscapes in the country. Think dry, golden plains, rolling hillsides and lime-green vines. A rugged coastline, traditional whitewashed villages, marble towns and majestic medieval cities. Plus a proud if melancholic people, who valiantly cling […]