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Pa.te.os Houses for a Tranquil Getaway near Melides

Ann Abel — Sat, 08 Jun 2024 11:18:45 +0000

As so many dreamy small hotels do, Pa.te.os began as a vacation property purchased with the idea of creating a country home and welcoming friends. But as owners Sofia and Miguel Charters fell more and more in love with the land they had bought near Melides, they decided they wanted to share it with the world. And so they brought in noted Portuguese architect Manuel Aires Mateus to design a compact collection of four vacation homes surrounded by the nature […]

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Xtian Restaurant – Creative Portuguese Cuisine at Vermelho Melides

Greg Boegner — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 12:01:07 +0000

Xtian in Melides is a cosmopolitan restaurant with traditional roots. Located at the tremendously-chic Vermelho Hotel, the menu features classic Portuguese dishes, elevated with creativity and sophistication. Open for lunch and dinner, Xtian has become a destination dining spot, not only for region foodies, but also for Lisbon elite. It’s a fun and fancy restaurant, without the pretentiousness sometimes associated with fine dining. “Xtian” is short for “Christian”….as in Louboutin…as in the footwear designer, and owner of the hotel and […]

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Discovering Authentic Treasures at Vida Dura Melides

PC Staff — Sat, 16 Sep 2023 10:22:34 +0000

Vida Dura is nestled in the small, not-too-far-from-the-beach village of Melides in the western Alentejo. It is a hidden gem offering an array of handcrafted traditional treasures reflecting the heart and soul of this beautiful region as well as interesting pieces from lands far away that have their own special allure. Inside, there’s a captivating array of artisanal products, each with a story to tell. From intricate ceramics adorned with traditional Portuguese patterns to handmade textiles. Many of the products […]

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