Lisbon, the capital of Portugal is on the north margin of the river Tejo. In the city itself a bit over half a million people live and in the surrounding area, which is known as Greater Lisbon there are around 2 million people. It’s one of the oldest cities in Europe and well worth a [...]
Between the river Douro and Tejo a rich, very hilly landscape molds life. The center of Portugal is marked by it’s majestic highest mountain the Serra da Estrela clearly influencing the way of life of it’s population. By the sea on the other hand vast extensions of sand almost bring the north and the south [...]
Although Portugal isn’t that big a country, it has quite different landscapes, culture as we move south. Tejo, the river, separates the more hilly side of the country with it’s wide expanses of land that lead to the Algarve. The coast has some fine yet undisturbed beaches in between cliffs. Towards the countryside, lazy, white [...]
The northern Portugal is the lushest and wildest part of the land. Green is the common colour in Minho whereas hard, wild and bend by human force is Trás-os-Montes. Minho close to the sea is home of the vinho verde a variety of a softer, fruitier young wine, Trás-os-Montes produces the world famous Port [...]
Optimus, a Portuguese mobile operator created an unlikely advertisement. Under the auspices of
The new five star Hotel Cascade has just opened in Lagos. The resort will provide a spa, 85 rooms, 2
The 21 renowned culinary specialties were found, after a panel of notables have selected three dishe
December 8, 2011 in Portuguese Culture and Events, portuguese music
Optimus, a Portuguese mobile operator created an unlikely advertisement. Under the auspices of “All together now” by legendary Band The Beatles, they brought musicians together to reinterpret the famous song. One of these meetings was the one of Carminho, a brilliant Fado singer and the Portuguese heavy metal band, Moonspell. Watch it and enjoy:
May 17, 2011 in Accomodation in Portugal, Information office
The new five star Hotel Cascade has just opened in Lagos. The resort will provide a spa, 85 rooms, 20 villas and 59 apartments. It will provide a luxury environment for the holiday maker and senior residents.
May 11, 2011 in Portuguese Culture and Events
The 21 renowned culinary specialties were found, after a panel of notables have selected three dishes for each of seven categories – Starters, Soups, Seafood, Fish, Meat, Hunting and Sweets – there is at least one finalist from each of the ten administrative regions. The vote (on the website, via Facebook, by phone or by [...]
May 11, 2011 in Portuguese News
In the actual crisis scenario in Portugal the national flight company TAP could become the object of interest from other companies. Past week-end The Sunday Times revealed that the International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG), which include British Airways and Iberia, is considering making an offer to buy TAP, the portuguese airline. Others might share this interest, in [...]
