Essência do Vinho (“Essence of Wine”), the largest event in Portugal celebrating and praising national wines of distinction, returns to...
In Portugal, the month of June is a time to celebrate popular saints with religious and festive celebrations. Perhaps the largest, most fun and silliest festival can be found in Porto…the Festival of São João de Baptista.
Photo at Above: ©António Martinho Baptista Rock art is the oldest graphic memory of mankind. The Côa Valley, in central...
With her iconic playful colors and meticulous dots, Yayoi Kusama has become a global cultural superstar of the 21st century. ...
Just an hour south of Porto, in the city of Aveiro, is the Aliança Underground Museum and Winery. It blends two key passions of majority owner Jose Berardo: wine and art.
Experience the mind and creativity of Vincent van Gogh in Porto. Living Van Gogh is a multi-sensory journey into the...
In honor of All Saints’ Day (1 November), Portugal Confidential is checking out cemeteries across the country. Whether you consider cemeteries sacred or macabre, these bone yards are interesting, historically cool, sometimes significant, and often, architecturally amazing.
Have some spare time and hungry in Porto? Get over to Mercado Bom Sucesso for a large assortment of food products, prepared cuisines, cooking workshops, and a glass of Portuguese wine. These tasty treats are served under a beautifully renovated mid-century modern building ...









