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Observador just noticed our article: http://observador.pt/2017/10/07/google-usa-praia-portuguesa-para-promover-pixel-2/
Google usou na apresentação dos seus novos smartphones, o Pixel 2 e o Pixel 2 XL, a imagem de uma praia portuguesa para demonstrar a funcionalidade ...
Do you have a Google phone? Then you will have the Algarve on your screen! ❤
http://www.all-about-portugal.com/google-pixel-2-smartphones-have-a-portuguese-beach-on-its-home-screen/
Google have chosen a Portuguese beach as home screen for their newest smartphone family Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. The new Living Universe beach home screen has P(...)
Porto elected 2015 Best Under the Radar Romantic Destination!
The winners for Best Under-the-Radar Romantic Destination are in! Click to see the winners for Best Under-the-Radar Romantic Destination , chosen by the readers of 10Best and USA TODAY.
CNN travel tip!
http://edition.cnn.com/2015/04/09/travel/travel-central-portugal/index.html?fb_action_ids=10202628179984734&fb_action_types=og.shares
It's becoming famous for its dramatic surf scene, but central Portugal is also home to an incredible landscape of snow, sunshine and culture.
Pena Palace was considered by European Best Destinations as Best Palace in Europe http://www.europeanbestdestinations.com/top/best-castles-in-europe/. And we totally agree!
Visiting these castles is like diving into our history. Discover the history of kings, of alliances and vendettas, the history of European territories, of wars, regions and nations, the history of those families who have made and unmade Europe. Discover the most beautiful castles in Europe.
How about voting for Lisbon as European Best Destination 2015?
http://www.europeanbestdestinations.com/vote/
You are invited to select the best European destination ! From Amsterdam to Zagreb, we have selected the 20 tourist destinations which will feature most in 2015.
The video of the new world surf record at Nazare! http://wp.me/p1ZmFg-2RZ
Nazare was once more the stage of the world record of surfing the biggest wave ever ridden! Benjamin Sanchis is the hero of the moment and the video is truly impressive. Nazare, home of records! On December 11th, Benjamin Sanchis established a new world record of surfing the biggest wave by ridding an amazing and frightening 33 meters wave. The new record was officially accepted this Saturday.
Another year, another opportunity to visit Portugal! Happy 2015!!!
Portuguese wines rule!!!
http://2014.top100.winespectator.com/
Each year, Wine Spectator selects the most exciting we've reviewed for our Top 100. Discover the Top 10 of 2014 here in detail, plus the full Top100 list.
Lisbon is truly a treasure! Thank you The New York Times for the election.
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/19/travel/12-treasures-of-europe.html?ref=travel&_r=1
From chocolate in Brussels and silk in Florence to umbrellas in Paris and hats in London, discover special items in a dozen European cities.
Would you like to know what Forbes Life said about Serralves?
http://www.forbes.com/sites/abinlot/2014/10/14/happy-birthday-serralves-foundation-5-not-to-miss-works-at-the-porto-institution/
Lisbon rules!
creating creatives - In Lisbon, a new creative economy is emerging from Portugal’s economic disaster. Smart policy is partly to thank, but then again, Lisbon has few other options.
Today is National Castles Day in Portugal! To celebrate it I leave you my post on Moors Castle. Isn't it an astonishing place?
http://www.all-about-portugal.com/moors-castle-the-guardian-of-sintra/
Moors Castle, one of the symbols of Sintra, was built by the Moors and conquered by the first Portuguese king, Afonso Henriques, in 1147. On the top of a mount(...)
What a better way to celebrate World Tourism Day than planning your next visit to Portugal?
For USA Today readers Portugal is the best European country. Need I say more?
http://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-european-country/
The winners for Best European Country are in! Click to see the winners for Best European Country , chosen by the readers of 10Best and USA TODAY.
Mariza – the new voice of Fado http://wp.me/p1ZmFg-2Ru
Mariza is one of the most worldwide acclaimed performers of the World Music scene. Mariza, the fado singer who has Africa in her veins Mariza was born in 1973 in Mozambique. At the age of 3 she came to Portugal, namely to Lisbon. She was raised in…
Magnificent!
http://vimeo.com/103266746
Timelapse & Edit by Kirill Neiezhmakov e-mail: [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/kirill.neiezhmakov http://vk.com/nk_design music: Morcheeba - World Looking…
Sangria Festival – a not to miss event! http://wp.me/p1ZmFg-2Rp
Are you a sangria fan? Then you should head to Vilamoura for the Sangria Festival. Sangria Festival – let us all raise our glasses to summer! Sangria is definitely one of the top summer drinks. And if you have any doubts about this, just go to Vilamoura… [ 282 more words. ]
Portugal on the cover of the National Geographic Traveler Magazin!
Hot off the press, Our August/September issue, with stories on Portugal, Amsterdam, Bangkok, Birmingham (Alabama), Tristan da Cunha, and much more. Where should we go next? http://instagram.com/p/qj0aPUoMSS/ From
CNN couldn´t resist Confeitaria Nacional - one of the most iconic confectionaries in Lisbon. They are still deciding "which is more ornate, the shop's exterior or the pastries inside." It is indeed a good question, don't you agree?
http://edition.cnn.com/2014/07/17/travel/oldest-pastry-shops/index.html
Proving they're what's really important, the world's best pastry shops have survived survived sieges, revolutions and World War II.
Weather in Portugal http://wp.me/p1ZmFg-2Ps
Weather in Portugal is one of the country’s highlights that attracts tourists from all over the world. How does the weather in Portugal varies? Although Portugal’s climate is famed for offering plenty of sunshine and wonderful temperatures all year round,… [ 488 more words. ]
Top 5 deserted beaches in the Algarve http://wp.me/p1ZmFg-2Rd
No, there is nothing wrong with this post title. There are a few deserted beaches in the Algarve even during summer. Here are my favourite ones. 5 deserted beaches in the Algarve I treasure When thinking about the Algarve in August, images of crowded… [ 298 more words. ]
The Guardian says that Alentejo's beaches are Europe's finest beaches. So what about finding more about them here? ://www.all-about-portugal.com/top-10-alentejo-beaches/
It wasn't easy to choose the Top 10 Alentejo beaches due to the beauty of the region's coastline yet they are amazing places waiting for you Most of the touris(...)
The community of travelers at minube.net chose the Top 50 Cities to See in Your Lifetime. Guess what? Lisbon is one of them!!!!
www.huffingtonpost.com/minube/the-top-50-cities-to-see_b_5547308.html
With our ever-expanding bucket lists, it's sometimes easy to lose sight of the essentials. Well, we've gone to the community of travelers at minube.net with a simple goal: find the greatest destinations on Earth. From the great ancient capitals to t...
Who is celebrating Porto's Festa de São João (Saint John's festivities) tonight?
Ribeira d’Ilhas, surfers best kept secret http://wp.me/p1ZmFg-2R2
Ribeira d’Ilhas is, by far, the most famous surf spot of Ericeira, the only World Surfing Reserve in Europe. Ribeira d’Ilhas, the surf spot in Ericeira Located 3,5 km (about 2 miles) away from Ericeira,Portugal, Ribeira d’Ilhas beach is famed all over the… [ 298 more words. ]
Who is coming to Lisbon to celebrate the city's patron?
http://www.all-about-portugal.com/saint-anthony-patron-of-lisbon/
Saint Anthony patron of Lisbon is celebrated on 13 July with popular festivities like Marchas Populares Parade and the wedding event Noivos de Santo António S(...)
Is there a better way to celebrate Portugal's National Day than sharing the wonders of the country? www.all-about-portugal.com
All you need and want to know about Portugal(...)
If you are in Lisbon this week how about joining the party? Enjoy "Festas de Lisboa'14" and taste our delicious sardines!http://www.festasdelisboa.com/2014/en/programming/
The most awesome library in the world is Portuguese! http://wp.me/p1ZmFg-2QF
Mafra National Palace library was considered the most awesome library in the world by the Book Riot website. Portugal has the most awesome library in the world The American website Book Riot elected Mafra National Palace Library has the most amazing in… [ 282 more words. ]
USA Today's reders chose Portugal as Best European Country! Good taste, don't you agree?
http://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-european-country/
University of Coimbra - more than just a school! http://wp.me/p1ZmFg-2PK
University of Coimbra is more than a symbol of the city, is one of the Portuguese academic tradition strongholds. And, trust me, it is well worthy of a visit. University of Coimbra is honoring Academic excelence since 1290! University of … Continue… [ 817 more words. ]
Portuguese food conquered CNN reporter!!! And what about you? Have you already been conquered?
http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-893732
“Don’t sit there!” says the waiter. Mike and I pause in the process of settling down at a table for two in a fairly empty restaurant and look at each other, then the waiter, wondering what we’ve don...
Proud to be Portuguese!!!!
WCA 2013 Winners List:
Best Country in the World: Portugal
Most Beautiful Capital City In The World: Lisbon
Best Food in the World: Portuguese food
Nicest People on Earth: Portuguese people
Smartest people on the Planet: Portuguese people
Most Handsome Men in the World: Portuguese men
Most Beautiful Women In The World: Portuguese women
Most Humble Human Being on the Planet: The Portuguese
The Portuguese can be proud of their country as it has been voted ‘Best Country in the World 2013’ last night during the annual WCA ceremony. The Portuguese were also voted ‘Nicest people on the planet’.
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