Portugal elected for the fourth consecutive year Best Destination in Europe ♦ Portugal was elected for the fourth consecutive year as the Best Destination in Europe in the 2020 edition of the World Travel Awards, according to the results released on Sunday night. Secrets From Portugal is pleased to let you know all this, and […]
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Most CovetED Architecture Projects: House in Monsaraz, A Wonder in Midst Alequeva
Lisbon-based firm aires Mateus has completed an almost invisible house in close proximity to the alqueva lake in southern Portugal. Secrets From Portugal brings you ‘house in monsaraz’, which was completed for a private client, is topped with a green roof that appears as an extension of the surrounding landscape. the property measures just 174 […]
Carolina Irving Crafts a Romantic Retreat in Remote Portugal
Globe-trotting textile designer Carolina Irving unwinds at her romantic retreat on a remote stretch of Portugal’s west coast. Secrets From Portugal is here to make you fall in love with Portugal as Carolina did. ♦ Discover All About Portugal & Subscribe to Our Newsletter ♦ Six years ago I fell in love with the Alentejo, a […]
Portuguese Outdoor Furniture: Bring The Inside Out
Portuguese Outdoor Furniture: Bring The Inside Out ♦ Summer is just around the corner which means that it’s time to redecorate your outdoor space according to the new freshest trends, color, and styles. Today, Secrets From Portugal will help you get the best outdoor space for eating, entertaining, or just relaxing. Hope you feel inspired: ♦ […]
Fall In Love With This L Shaped House In Porto De Mós
Fall In Love With This L Shaped House In Porto De Mós ♦ Designed by Contaminar, this family house also known as ‘casa tojal’ is located in the Porto de Mós municipality, in Portugal. The building looks like it was torn into the ground, created as an integral part of the landscape, and leaning over the […]
Lavandaria Morinha: A Modern Laundrette in Portugal
Lavandaria Morinha: A Modern Laundrette in Portugal ♦ Located in the municipality of Amarante, Lavandaria Morinha is a laundrette that includes a service area for garment alterations, repairs, dry cleaning, and ironing. Join Secrets From Portugal and discover everything! ♦ Discover All About Portugal & Subscribe to Our Newsletter ♦ The Design studio Stu.dere looked into […]
This School By ARX Portugal Features A Rooftop Playground
This School By ARX Portugal Features A Rooftop Playground ♦ Redbridge School in Lisbon by ARX Portugal is formed of two wood-framed buildings clad with metal, one featuring a playground on its roof. Located at two ends of a dense site, the new structures sit either side of a pre-existing building. ♦ Discover All About Portugal & Subscribe to […]
Portuguese Houses That Make Clever Use Of Marble
Portuguese Houses That Make Clever Use Of Marble ♦ Marble is often used in the house for kitchen and bathroom surfaces, but there are also plenty of other ways it can be employed to add character to living spaces. ♦ Discover All About Portugal & Subscribe to Our Newsletter ♦ Graça Apartment By Fala Atelier Tiles of […]
The Lisbon Oceanarium Puts Everyone At Home Watching The Sea
The Lisbon Oceanarium Puts Everyone At Home Watching The Sea ♦ In this time of social isolation, the Lisbon Oceanarium decided to offer several online activities. “At home watching the sea” seeks to bring some tranquility to those on the other side of the screen. ♦ Discover All About Portugal & Subscribe to Our Newsletter ♦ […]
Meet The Tower, An Architectural Installation By STILL Urban Design
Meet The Tower, An Architectural Installation By STILL Urban Design ♦ Located In Monção, The Tower is an architectural installation by the Portuguese Studio STILL urban Design and artist Miguel Seabra. Join Secrets From Portugal and discover everything! ♦ Discover All About Portugal & Subscribe to Our Newsletter ♦ Perched atop a hill fort, the tower overlooks […]