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Best Beach Clubs and Pool Lounges around Lisbon 2026

Ann Abel — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:59:38 +0000

Lisbon is not Saint-Tropez, Mykonos, or Ibiza. The fully public beaches will always be popular, but sometimes we want a little more comfort—nice lounge chairs in the sun, food and drink service, a good restaurant, DJs, and sunset vibes. From a fully urban pool club to decidedly boho-chic beach clubs down south in Caparica and Comporta, the Lisbon region has no shortage of places to enjoy the sun in style. (Photo at top: Praia Irmão) BEST BEACH CLUBS AND POOL […]

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Cascais Luxury Apartment in City Center

TRIPWIX — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 21:22:00 +0000

In the heart of Cascais, where the pulse of the city meets the rhythm of the coast, lies this exceptional luxury rental apartment that epitomizes the essence of urban living by the sea. This two-bedroom Cascais rental apartment has been meticulously conceived, offering an open-plan living, dining and kitchen area where deep navy hues are matched with airy tones and comfortable furnishings. It’s a composition that strikes the perfect balance between contemporary flair and timeless elegance. LOCATION Cascais SLEEPS 4 […]

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The Best International Schools in Portugal

PC Staff — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 21:05:00 +0000

Are you moving to Portugal with children? In addition to learning the ins-and-outs of immigration documentation, taxes and real estate, it is imperative to understand your options for schooling. All legal residents of Portugal have free access to the Portuguese public schools. Private schools can also be considered, likely at a rate of approximately €500 per month. With both of these, your child will need to have a good fluency in Portuguese…or willing to learn the language quickly. Alternatively, you […]

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Corleone Ristorante al Mare in Cascais

Ann Abel — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 14:04:07 +0000

Lisbon restaurateur Miguel Garcia likes to say there’s a big difference between chefs who cook for their guests and chefs who cook for themselves (or for stars). He’s very much a proponent of the former, which can be seen at his popular upscale restaurant Bougain, in Cascais, and his gentle reinvention of Café São Bento, a Lisbon institution for more than four decades. His latest venture aims to deliver the same sort of uncomplicated but deeply satisfying cuisine in a […]

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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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Paula Rego: Manifesto at Casa das Historias Paula Rego, through 6 October

Greg Boegner — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 09:30:00 +0000

Experience the evocative journey of Paula Rego’s artistic legacy at the Casa das Historias Paula Rego Museum in Cascais, where the exhibition, Paula Rego: Manifesto, invites you to delve into the artist’s profound reflections on Portugal’s tumultuous history and societal struggles. The exhibition runs from 18 April to 6 October. Paula Rego: Mainfesto showcases Rego’s distinctive figurative style, which emerged during the 1960s and 1970s as a poignant response to the political turmoil of the time. Through a blend of […]

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Best Cities to Live in Portugal

Greg Boegner — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 15:56:42 +0000

You’ve heard about the great quality of life. You appreciate the generally lower cost of living. And, you’re looking for something a little different and quaint to start a new life, whether it be a cosmopolitan setting or traditional village. Let us breakdown some great places for foreigners to consider when moving to Portugal. Starting in the north and travelling south…. Braga BEST CITIES TO LIVE IN PORTUGAL Points for Consideration Braga is a large (by Portugal standards) city, but […]

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Bougain, Classic Dining in Cascais

Ann Abel — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 15:05:02 +0000

If Bougain, in the historic center of Cascais, makes you think of bougainvillea, that’s no accident. Owner Miguel Garcia (who also owns Lisbon’s iconic Café de São Bento steak house) wanted to honor and emphasize the green nature in front of his building. Although the interior dining room, on the ground floor of the historic Casa da Pérgola (now a boutique hotel) is full of plants and has its walls painted green, the main event is outdoors, underneath the tasseled […]

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