Apr.6.2021
The Portuguese are a creative and artistic people. Just look at the stunning monuments and castles all over the country that have withstood centuries as well as the examples of modern architecture like Lisbonâs 10.7-mile-long Vasco da Gama Bridge, the longest bridge in Europe.
Here we explore smaller but no less impressive works of art and craft in Portugal. Some of them have a long tradition, like cork, ceramics, and glass; others, like fashion, are developing. If you travel to Portugal, you will no doubt be enchanted with the beauty and craftsmanship of these different products and want to acquire some as a reminder of your trip when you are back home. Although you can buy products of varying quality in practically every souvenir shop in the country, itâs always best to look for them where the best artisans produce them. That motto is the inspiration behind this article.
Drier future forces Iberian governments to collaborate By TPN/Lusa, in News · 03-04-2021 12:00:00 · 0 Comments
The future is dry in the Iberian Peninsula, warned the environmental organization ANP / WWF on 22 March, with a report in which it defends more collaboration between Portugal and Spain to manage rivers and water availability. In general, the (climatic) models confirm a reduction in precipitation with a consistent increase in average temperatures, resulting in greater evapotranspiration , says Associação Natureza Portugal, national representative of the international organization World Wide Fund for Nature (ANP / WWF).
The result of this, with a tendency to worsen by 2050, will be “less water in the soil, in rivers and aquifers”.
Mar.15.2021
Southern Portugal is the perfect fun-in-the-sun European holiday. Year-round sunshine, white sandy beaches, open and friendly people, a kick-back lifestyle, great food, amazing wine, unique history, and views that go on for miles. With its Mediterranean-like climate and far-flung location, there are fewer tourists. This is particularly true on the southwestern coast, but things heat up as you approach the Algarve region.
Portuguese history is an amalgam of Celtic (900 B.C.), Roman (212 B.C.) Germanic (5th and 6th centuries), and Moorish (8th century) influence. When it finally became an independent kingdom in 1140, the people were a melting pot of local and far-flung heritages. You can still see many Moorish-inspired architectural designs across the region which give the countryside a distinct character.
These are unusual times, and the state of affairs can change quickly. Please check the latest travel guidance before making your journey. Note that our writer visited pre-pandemic.
Lisbon has a vibrant nightlife scene, which spills onto the cobbled streets of Chiado, watches the dawn come up over the Tagus River and serenades the stars from rooftop bars in the fragrant, warm night air. There are haunts for the young and clubs for the locals; old favourites like O Pavilhão Chinês and newcomers like Praia no Parque, where dinner continues seamlessly into dancing. But, wherever you are, Lisbonâs dark, narrow streets, shimmering river and moonlit domed skyline, have a magical, enigmatic quality that gives the night-time city a character all of its own.