Significant works from the Colecção António Cachola are now part of the permanent exhibition of Museum of Contemporary Art in...
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Left the hectic pace and sunshine of Los Angeles in 2008, for the relaxed lifestyle and sunshine of the Algarve. With a passion for creating content and voracious appetite for travel, I never tire of exploring and showcasing "everything cool in Portugal."
Go ahead! Grab another Christmas pudding. Have another hot cider. Indulge in the flavors of the season. You know why?...
The Côa Valley, in central Portugal, is considered one of the most important rock art locations in the world. More than 70 sites can be found here, still in their original positions, displaying breath-taking engravings from prehistoric, protohistoric and historic times. In the heart of this culturally significant area is the Côa Museum.
Ovos moles are sweets, originating in the convents, made of egg yolks and sugar, wrapped in a thin wheat crust (the same dough used for “Hosts” in Catholic Masses). The sweets are molded into shapes symbolic of the Aveiro region, such as clams, mussels, fish, crabs, barrels, sea buoy, walnuts and chestnuts.
Lisbon is an artist’s dream. Around every stone corner, down every calçada street, on every historical monument, and in every neighborhood praça, is a unique perspective of the city. Every artist captures the essence of Lisbon in his own individual style. Now, an innovative graphic designer has....
It’s hidden underground. It’s only open upon special request. Its guardian has years of specialist training. And, it holds vast...
“Schist” is a type of crystalline metamorphic stone. It is easily split, creating a flat surface. For centuries, this “horizontal” stone became the ideal building material to create weatherproof, secure houses. Today, many original homes made of schist still stand and are remain occupied by the residents of the village.
No trip to the Algarve is complete without a delicious meal at a fabulous beach restaurant. It’s the ideal combination...