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VENUS – Valentino Garavani Through the Eyes of Joana Vasconcelos at MAAT, Lisbon

Greg Boegner — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:58:53 +0000

Fashion and contemporary art collide in spectacular fashion at MAAT this autumn with VENUS – Valentino Garavani Through the Eyes of Joana Vasconcelos, opening 2 October 2 as one of the major exhibitions celebrating the Lisbon museum’s 10th anniversary. Alongside the recently opened exhibition by Pedro Cabrita Reis, VENUS brings together two creative icons: Portuguese artist Joana Vasconcelos, internationally celebrated for her exuberant sculptures and installations, and Valentino Garavani, the legendary Italian couturier whose vision helped define modern haute couture. […]

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Wine in the Parc Brings Legendary Wines to Vila Vita Parc in the Algarve, 9-11 October

Greg Boegner — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:24:59 +0000

From 9 to 11 October 2026, Wine in the Parc makes its Portugal debut at the beautiful, award-winning Vila Vita Parc, bringing together more than 25 leading producers and wine houses for an exclusive program of masterclasses, tastings and culinary experiences. Organized in collaboration with Blue Travel, the event takes fine wine beyond the traditional tasting room, placing guests alongside producers in some of the resort’s most distinctive settings—and even aboard a yacht cruising the Algarve coast. Among the names […]

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Salicórnia: Chef Luís Anjos Celebrates the Eastern Algarve

Ann Abel — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:46:17 +0000

Chef Louis Anjos made a name for himself at some of the Algarve’s most prestigious fine-dining kitchens, including Vila Vita Parc, Bon Bon, and Al Sud, where he earned a Michelin star. But his latest act, Salicórnia, is something altogether different. He’s traded the western Algarve for the far eastern reaches, where he’s joined forces with Verdelago, an ambitious resort and residential development between Altura and Praia Verde. And he’s kept the skilled technique and passion for fresh local products […]

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Pedro Cabrita Reis Exhibition at MAAT, through 15 February

Greg Boegner — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:09:58 +0000

MAAT celebrates its tenth anniversary with an exhibition of suitably impressive scale. Pedro Cabrita Reis – “without sorrow of heart” brings one of Portugal’s most internationally recognized contemporary artists to the Lisbon museum for his first solo exhibition there, presenting almost 200 works across painting, drawing, sculpture and collage. Most were created in 2025 and 2026 specifically for the exhibition, making this less a retrospective than an expansive look at where Cabrita Reis is today. Born in Lisbon in 1956, […]

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Michelin Keys Portugal – The Best Hotels for Quality, Design & Experience

Greg Boegner — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:05:08 +0000

For more than a century, the MICHELIN Guide has set the benchmark for gastronomic excellence. Now its influence extends well beyond the restaurant table, with the MICHELIN Keys recognizing hotels that deliver exceptional stays through design, character, service and a strong sense of place. For 2026, the Guide has unveiled its second global selection of MICHELIN Key hotels — and Portugal continues to make an impressive showing. (photo at top: Lobby of Vinha Boutique Hotel, Porto | ©Vinha Boutique Hotel) […]

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Ownever Handbags Keep the Art of Portuguese Craftsmanship Alive

Greg Boegner — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:11:05 +0000

In a luxury world increasingly dominated by scale, speed and seasonal novelty, Portuguese handbag brand Ownever is taking a decidedly different approach. Its bags are designed to last, but perhaps more importantly, so are the skills behind them. Founded by Maria Cunha and Eliana Barros, Ownever grew from a passion for Portugal’s increasingly rare savoir-faire. Across the country, generations of artisans have mastered leatherwork, weaving, porcelain, embroidery and other traditional crafts, often beginning their apprenticeships as teenagers. Today, many of […]

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Best Serviced Apartments in Porto

Ann Abel — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 08:41:27 +0000

Longer stays, fewer rules, and a desire for more freedom are fueling today’s serviced apartment trend. And just as it is in Lisbon, that trend is going strong in Porto. The “aparthotel” format, which combines residential-style accommodations (multiple bedrooms, kitchens, washers and dryers) with hotel-style conveniences like housekeeping and concierges, fits the way people travel now. That’s especially true for families, grown-up digital nomads (35+), remote-working professionals, and research-minded visitors on their moving-to-Portugal scouting trips. Porto’s version of the genre […]

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Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience, Only at Tribulum, 17-19 November

Greg Boegner — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:21:00 +0000

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Three nights of delicious dining and hilarious entertainment–the Faulty Towers Dining Experience–17-19 November. Tribulum Restaurant in Almancil, Algarve, welcomes the world’s most sought-after interactive show, based on the iconic BBC series “Fawlty Towers”! Definitely one worth getting off the couch for! Allow Basil, Sybil and Manuel to serve up chaos as you are treated to a delicious 3-course meal, prepared by Tribulum chef Jonnie Pratt, as hilarity ensues! This is the show where you step […]

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