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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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Palacete de Valdemouro – Aveiro Five-Star Hotel with a Literary Past

Ann Abel — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 10:39:07 +0000

At the northern end of the Silver Coast, the small seaside city of Aveiro is a charming place to visit, but until recently, it lacked a five-star hotel in the historic center. That changed in 2024 with the opening of MS Collection Aveiro – Palacete de Valdemouro. Don’t let the clunky name dissuade you. While it’s the five-star flagship of the Porto-based MS Group, it’s also an intimate palacete that’s steeped in history and decorated in a tastefully lavish way […]

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Bairrada Wine Museum (O Museu do Vinho – Bairrada)

P. Simão — Mon, 25 Jan 2016 10:22:02 +0000

You would think Mom and Dad will have more fun at the Bairrada Wine Museum. But, there are some cool old things used long ago in the wine-making process for kids to see too! This museum is emphasizes history the wine-producing region of Bairrada in central Portugal. Six themed rooms, with filled with archaeological, ethnological and technical objects, shows the importance of the wine industry. Other features of the museum include educational activities, rural art, an auditorium and beautiful garden. […]

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Art Nouveau Museum (Museu Arte Nova) in Aveiro

P. Simão — Mon, 25 Jan 2016 10:12:14 +0000

Few know that Aveiro is a true center for the Paris-school of art nouveau architecture. The city center is full of spectacular buildings façades featuring this distinctive style of design. The Museu de Arte Nova honors the Portuguese heritage of art nouveau. At the entrance of the museum guests are greeted with a tile mural featuring seagulls, ducks and other Art Nouveau motifs. Inside, a road map suggests routes that design aficionados can take to see all of the amazing […]

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Salpoente – Specializing in Bacalhau in Aveiro

Greg Boegner — Sun, 03 May 2015 10:47:59 +0000

Salpoente is a beautiful fusion of the best of traditional Portuguese tastes and flavors, prepared and served as chic, contemporary cuisine. Here, the treasured bacalhau (cod fish) is celebrated with a variety of innovative modern dishes by emerging chef Duarte Eira. The space itself is a former salt warehouse, transformed into a sophisticated cultural space for art, food and fun. Salpoente is on the Canal de São Roque in Aveiro in central Portugal. The owners of Salpoente have taken two […]

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Ovos Moles of Aveiro

Greg Boegner — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 12:19:48 +0000

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.

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O Bairro – Modern Neighborhood Cuisine in Aveiro

Greg Boegner — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 15:50:17 +0000

One of the hottest new restaurants in Portugal is a small little neighborhood spot in Aveiro. It’s called O Bairro. (In fact, “o bairro” is Portuguese for “the neighborhood.”) Sitting on a street corner, across the walk from the city fish market, this quaint little eatery is full most nights. Word is quickly spreading about its creative gourmet cuisine at crisis-friendly prices. So, make a reservation and meet us at O Bairro. Inside O Bairro the décor is simple and […]

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Public Art of Luís Queimadela in Aveiro

Greg Boegner — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 12:46:11 +0000

For those who love the artistry of urban landscapes, the city of Aveiro is a fantastic feast for the eyes. As you walk around the city center, you can’t help but notice an impressive collection of contemporary public art. These square-face, block-body sculptures are the works of Luis Queimadela.

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