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Meet Me at Cafe Central at Viceroy at Ombria Algarve: Croissants, Cappuccinos & Countryside Calm

Greg Boegner — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:59:57 +0000

At the center of the village-inspired Viceroy at Ombria Algarve, there’s a sun-drenched square where time seems to slow to the rhythm of espresso pours and quiet conversation. This is Cafe Central—part coffeehouse, part patisserie, part wood-fired pizzeria, and part artisan boutique. It’s also one of the Algarve’s most charming hidden escapes. Set beneath wide umbrellas in the resort’s open-air praça, bistro tables spill into the open air, framed by rolling Algarvian hills and uninterrupted countryside views. With no high-rises […]

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Cafezique – Casual Fine Dining in Loulé

Greg Boegner — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 14:07:30 +0000

It’s a breath of fresh air in the Algarve. Cafezique, in Loulé, is a charming spot next to the castle in the historic old town center offering creative, “casual fine dining.” Chef Leandro Araujo (a former cook at the now closed Michelin star São Gabriel) gets kudos for his innovative menu, while business partner and sommelier João Valadas expertly pours distinctive Portuguese wines to enhance the meal. Cafezique inhabits a renovated building on a quaint corner in the city. Inside, […]

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Maison Albar Le Monumental Palace Hotel in Porto

Ann Abel — Thu, 07 Feb 2019 09:55:03 +0000

It’s refreshing to see that even as Porto has been experiencing something of a quirky, tiny, independent hotel boom, there’s still a love for historic, grand palace hotels. A case in point is Le Monumental Palace, the prestigious French brand Maison Albar Hotels’ debut in Portugal. Opened in late 2018, it is a French-style hotel in a 1923 building on Avenida dos Aliados, a street that is known as the city’s stage. The neoclassical building was designed by the Italian […]

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Fabulas Cafe – Fabulous Comfy Retreat in the Chiado

Greg Boegner — Tue, 03 Oct 2017 12:50:03 +0000

There is a little refuge hidden in away in the Chiado that is the ideal place to escape the urban hustle and bustle. Fábulas is a quaint and inviting space to meet friends, or spend a quiet afternoon by yourself.

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Coffee Museum (Museu do Café) in Portalegre

P. Simão — Mon, 25 Jan 2016 11:37:19 +0000

In Portugal, coffee is a beloved beverage. And for many Portuguese, Delta is their favorite brand of coffee. In 1994, the Delta opened up a museum at their company facility in Portalegre. The museum honors the coffee cycle from plantation to cup. Visitors get to know how coffee is grown, understand the technology behind production, see different varieties of coffee and learn about roasting methods. The museum also tells the story of Delta founder Rui Nabeiro. Of course, at the […]

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Fabrica Lisboa – Hot Bread and Pastries Baked Fresh in Lisbon

PC Staff — Wed, 23 Sep 2015 18:43:17 +0000

It’s morning in Lisbon. You need a coffee, and something fresh and delicious to get you started in your day. Where’s the cool place for hot bread, croissants and pastries? At Fabrica Lisboa, on Rua da Madelena in the Baixa. Handmade, still warm from the oven, goodness delivered to the table. Add a high-quality espresso from...

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Restaurante LSD – International Cuisine in Largo de São Domingos, Porto

PC Staff — Thu, 15 May 2014 16:42:01 +0000

LSD? Sure, why not? It’s the modern, European restaurant and daytime café located at #78 Largo de São Domingos in Porto. LSD is open for lunch with a menu of sandwiches and light dishes, such as roast beef and smoked salmon. At dinner, international cuisine is the focus, with slow-cooked bacalhau (codfish), grilled leg of lamb, oxtail and 500gm of beef prepared three different ways. During the day, LSD remains open as a café. The cool, chic and comfortable interior […]

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Art Nouveau Museum & Casa de Chá in Aveiro

Greg Boegner — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 18:15:31 +0000

The Museum of Art Nouveau (Museu Arte Nova) in Aveiro is the coolest new stop on the Portugal cultural scene. The museum resides in the Casa Major Pessoa, one of the most architecturally admired buildings in the city. Building design is attributed to architects Silvia Rocha and Ernest Korrodi.

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