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Talegre swing
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Sala dos Capelos
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6 best golf courses in Center of Portugal: a top-tier list of prestigious golfing destinations
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Serra da Malcata Natural Reserve
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Burgo river swing
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Easter break in Center of Portugal
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Pão do Sabugueiro
Created in 1992, the bread “Pão do Sabugueiro” is a true icon of the region of Seia.
Beaches & Surf
Gliding Barnacles
Just as barnacles live their lives clinging on to ship hulls, surfers live theirs cling on to their surfboards — they are “Gliding Barnacles” !
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Honey from the Lousã Mountain
Displaying an amber colour or dark amber, it has a very peculiar aroma and some astringency, owing to the nectar of the heather!
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Neotinea tridentata subsp. conica
Described for the first time in Portugal in 1805, the orchid species Neotinea tridentata subsp. conica was by that time known as Orchis conica. Its tiny flowers resemble angels and are beautifully fragile.
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Casa do Passal
Casa do Passal: Reviving the legacy of Aristides de Sousa Mendes. A symbol of defiance and justice, now reborn thanks to global support.
Magazine
Edition 86
01.04.2024 • 15.04.2024
In 2024, Guide Michelin Portugal has announced 8 new Bib Gourmand restaurants in Portugal, adding to an already existing list of 32 restaurants all over this food-loving country! Center of Portugal has the only 1-star Michelin restaurant in the region, Mesa de Lemos, located in Viseu, scoring also 1 green star for sustainable cuisine. Flora and Olaias are the brand new Bib Gourmand restaurants in the region. Bon appétit !
Edition 85
26.02.2024 • 11.03.2024
Regardless of being a believer or not, Fátima owns a deeply moving energy. That special vibe that leads us to silence and to the essence of life, thought and hope. This edition shows you the way to (a different) Fátima.
Edition 84
22.01.2024 • 04.02.2024
On July 1st 1824, the visionary entrepreneur José Ferreira Pinto Basto founded the porcelain factory Vista Alegre, putting into motion a true revolution. In 2024, this world-acclaimed Portuguese brand celebrates 200 years of a deeply rich History, filled with the most inspiring stories. Long gone are the days when the porcelain articles were transported by camels to its clients, so that they could arrive safe and not in pieces. But the brand has preserved its founding soul. Faithful to a memorable past. Eager to the future.
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