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Repsol “Soletes” Portugal – Awarded to the Best Everyday Food Spots

Greg Boegner — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:30:00 +0000

Repsol, the Spanish energy company known not only for its fuel stations but also for its respected gastronomic guide, has unveiled additions to their Soletes awardees in Portugal. Launched last year, there are 100 new everyday eateries added to the list this Summer 2026—from cozy cafés and pastry shops to tapas bars, gelaterias, restaurants, kiosks, and stylish wine bars. This makes a total of 385 delicious spots now on the list in Portugal Unlike the Suns (Sóis), Repsol’s long-established Michelin-style […]

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

Greg Boegner — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:34:01 +0000

For over a century, the MICHELIN Guide has been the global benchmark for gastronomic excellence, awarding its coveted stars to restaurants that push the boundaries of culinary creativity and hospitality. Now, for the first time, the iconic red guide extends its discerning eye to the world of hospitality in Portugal—officially unveiling the inaugural selection of MICHELIN Keys, awarded to 55 extraordinary hotels across the country. A New Era in Luxury Travel From tranquil countryside retreats to opulent coastal resorts and […]

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Comporta Travel Guide: Where to Stay, Eat, and Explore

Ann Abel — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:10:53 +0000

A Portugal Confidential Guide to Comporta It’s been a decade since Comporta was first heralded as Portugal’s next big thing. In the years that followed, this “Hamptons of Lisbon”—a long stretch of coastline and a cluster of villages that include Comporta, Carvalhal, and Melides—has blossomed into a full-on phenomenon. Forget the international articles that promote it as an under-the-radar secret. The word is firmly out, and every year, more and more high-end restaurants (including from Lisbon’s most recognizable brands) and […]

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Pet-Friendly Five-Star Hotels in Portugal (Luxury Stays That Truly Welcome Dogs & Cats)

Greg Boegner — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:41:11 +0000

Traveling in style no longer means leaving your four-legged companion behind. Across Portugal, a growing number of five-star hotels are redefining luxury hospitality by extending thoughtful, design-led, and genuinely warm welcomes to pets. This carefully curated list highlights Portugal’s most refined pet-friendly addresses, where impeccable service, beautiful surroundings, and well-considered amenities ensure that both you and your dog or cat are treated like valued guests. Best for city stays: Lisbon, PortoBest vineyard retreats: Alentejo, DouroBest beach resorts: Algarve, Comporta, Azores […]

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Top Cocktail Bars in Portugal

Greg Boegner — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 15:20:44 +0000

Portugal’s cocktail culture has reached new heights, with 12 bars across the country recognized on the Top Cocktail Bars Iberian Peninsula list. From sleek Lisbon speakeasies to creative coastal retreats and tropical Madeira gems, these venues showcase exceptional creativity, craftsmanship, and hospitality. Three Stars Quattro Teste, Lisbon ★★★ A modern temple to mixology, Quattro Teste is Lisbon’s most acclaimed bar. A pair of bartenders, Marta Premoli from Italy and Alf del Portillo from the Basque region of Spain, opened this […]

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São Martinho in Portugal: Celebrate St. Martin’s Day, 11 November

Greg Boegner — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 09:06:00 +0000

In many parts of the world, November 11 is celebrated as St. Martin’s Day. It is a religious holiday honoring Martin of Tours, a 4th century Roman soldier who is known for a certain miracle… Riding on horseback in a snowstorm, Martin came upon a nearly naked beggar. Not having any money or food, Martin took his sword, cut his cloak in half and gave the cloth to the beggar. Legend has it that clouds dispersed, the sun came out, […]

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The Best Luxury Farmhouse Hotels in Portugal

Ann Abel — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 05:28:00 +0000

There’s so much more to Portugal than Lisbon, Porto, and the poshest parts of the Algarve. The country’s hospitality often shines the brightest in its rural, off-the-beaten-path accommodations. Some are farmhouses, some are wineries, and some are just soulful small hideaways. What they share is an attention to detail and a strong desire to make every guest feel at home. Our list of the Best Luxury Farmhouse Hotels in Portugal (listed from north to south)… LUXURY FARMHOUSE HOTELS IN PORTUGAL […]

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Seven Enchanting Towns to Visit Outside of Lisbon

Greg Boegner — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 12:18:17 +0000

Sure, Lisbon is the capital city. There is plenty to keep one busy, from sight-seeing national monuments, strolling through museums, feasting in sophisticated restaurants and socializing in a trendy bar. But, if you’d like to feel the essence of Portuguese life, there are many enchanting small towns, within an hour(-ish) drive from Lisbon, that offer authentic experiences on the coast, in the hills and across the countryside. Our favorites are listed below, starting an hour north and ending an hour […]

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