Madeira Utility Warns of Water Cuts in Câmara de Lobos on July 7
ARM – Águas e Resíduos da Madeira has announced a temporary interruption to the drinking water supply in Câmara de Lobos as part of ongoing improvement…
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Coimbra to Hold Rainha Santa Isabel Processions for Third Straight Year
Coimbra is preparing to bring the image of Rainha Santa Isabel, the city’s patron saint, out of the Mosteiro de Santa Clara-a-Nova for two processions as…
Weekend Guide: Historic Vouga Train, Mafra Bread Fest and More
This weekend brings a mix of heritage rail travel, food festivals, puppetry and opera across Portugal, according to a roundup published by Público. Highlights include the…
Family-Run Boutique Leodoro Brings Curated Fashion to Almancil
A new family-run boutique called Leodoro has opened in Almancil, offering curated luxury clothing built around cashmere, silk and other natural fibres. Founded by Elke Groos…
Lisbon Restaurants Mark US 250th Anniversary with American Food
As the United States marks its 250th anniversary this July 4th, several restaurants and eateries in Lisbon are joining the celebration with menus built around classic…
Lisbon Statue in Arroios Honours Hidden Legacy of Teresa de Saldanha
A statue tucked into a street in Lisbon’s Arroios neighbourhood commemorates Teresa de Saldanha, a 19th-century noblewoman whose quiet defiance of convention shaped a chapter of…
Douro’s Lavradores de Feitoria Shines With a Standout Sauvignon Blanc
A recent wine review spotlights the Três Bagos Sauvignon Blanc, one of the best-known white wines from Lavradores de Feitoria, a Douro producer collective founded in…
New Terrace Restaurant Opens at Martinhal Lisbon Oriente
A new restaurant called Terrace has opened within the Martinhal Lisbon Oriente hotel in Parque das Nações, aiming to be a dining destination in its own…
Algarve fishing nets turned into new clothing and footwear
Around 8.5 tonnes of discarded fishing nets collected from the Algarve ports of Olhão and Quarteira are being given a second life as raw material for…
Do you actually need electrolyte drinks during a heatwave?
With Portugal’s summers regularly bringing prolonged heatwaves, GPs are pushing back against the idea that everyone needs electrolyte drinks, powders or sachets to stay safely hydrated.…