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Storytellers Palace
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The Côa Valley Archaeological Park
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Nature & Outdoors
Limodorum trabutianum Battandier
The Limodorum species is definitely among the most peculiar wild orchid species in the Natural Park of Aire and Candeeiros Mountains. This species can be easily spotted all over this stunning natural park, growing in dry alkaline soils amidst many dead layer.
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” !
Electronic Tolls
Via Verde Visitors is the only system that allows visitors to Portugal to travel on all national motorways without having to stop for tolls.
Food & Drink
Eating in Coimbra
The charming historical city of Coimbra, beautifully placed by the Mondego River, is also a great spot for foodies and wine lovers.
Shopping
Casa Alegre
Casa Alegre by Vista Alegre is a love brand that puts sustainability and the excellence of Portuguese design on the spotlight. A powerful declination of Vista Alegre full of colour, youth and joie de vivre!
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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