You are already hopefully washing your hands frequently, avoiding large gatherings and following all safety orientations for yourself and for your family. But what can we do to give back to our community and help the affected by the COVID-19?   Donate to...

Take a look at this Top 10 Books chosen by 125 top writers:     1. Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy 2. Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert 3. War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy 4. The Great Gatsby by Scott Fitzgerald 5. Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov 6. Middlemarch by...

Jewellery is an ancient Portuguese tradition, an art that has spread along with the history of Portugal.  The 9th century is the first date that historians are able to claim with certainty that filigree was being developed and produced in Portugal. It was with the...

Vista Alegre is one of the most internationally recognized Portuguese brands that produces porcelain tableware, decorative pieces, giftware, and high quality glass and crystal. In addition to using state-of-the-art production techniques, the porcelain factory also...

It goes without saying that visiting a spa is a fantastic way to relax and de-stress! Being the pampering connoisseurs that we are, we’ve discovered some wonderful benefits of a spa visit that we think you’ll want to know… 1. Stimulation of blood flow hence sending...

Considering that urban areas concentrate most of the environmental challenges facing our society due to more than two thirds of Europeans living in towns and cities, the European Green Capital Award was conceived to promote and reward the efforts of commitment and...

It’s that time of the year again! The festive season is here again, the shops are filled with decorations and families are planning to get together. On the other side, the resulting amount of waste is harmful for the environment. What we need is a sustainable festive...

Cashmere is a valuable natural product. It has a smooth silken feel, is gentle and luxurious to the touch and is characterized by its fine, soft fibres. Excellent quality cashmere enjoys an appreciable status making it highly desirable for use in high end fashion...

Saint Martin’s Day is commemorated all over Europe and celebrations vary from country to country. In Portugal it is tradition to make a great “Magusto”, drink “Água-Pé” and jeropiga. This is also a time when the new wine is tasted. As the popular saying goes, "on St....

ABOUT THIS SERVICE   When travelling to Portugal during this Fall / Winter for business or to attend a conference, you can rely on SwanS, Bespoke Travel and Lifestyle to be your first-class business supporter that will be there for you in order to ensure that you...

Portugal has been on the spotlight and winning the Best Tourism Destination Awards year after year in different categories. It has been considered the best in European Luxury Travel. Top quality luxury tourism services, as well as a wide range of travel experiences...

The end of the summer and the beginning of autumn are synonymous with harvests and the harvest season is opening in Portugal: the grapes are ready to be harvested from the vines, in a work done in a festive and convivial environment, to subsequently produce the wine...

Subsequent to the success in Porto and Lisbon, where 160 thousand people passed by, Joel Sartore's Photo Ark arrived in the Algarve on June 2 and will be open until September 30. In 2005, Joel Sartore started a mission: to photograph the 12 thousand animal species...

The best Portuguese chefs are finally cooking back in Portugal!    "I left in 2007 because there was a very limited number of good restaurants" in Portugal, says Manel Lino, a Portuguese chef who spent years sharping his skills on the other side of the Iberian...

Portugal now has 17 properties inscribed in UNESCO World Heritage. The Royal Building of Mafra and the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus (Braga) raised to 17 Portuguese World Heritage of UNESCO. The decision to include these two monuments and the museum took place at the 43rd...

Cascais, Portugal is hosting the Eurafrican Forum under the theme Partnership of Equals: Sharing Values, Sharing Prosperity on 4 and 5 July 2019 at the Grand Auditorium of Nova School of Business & Economics.   This action-oriented gathering of leaders aims...

Amália Rodrigues was a Portuguese singer, actress and fado singer, generally acclaimed as the voice of Portugal and one of the most brilliant singers of the twentieth century. She was buried in the National Pantheon, among other illustrious Portuguese individuals. Her...

Lisbon will witness the birth of an unprecedented project at the LX Factory. FIRST FLOOR Ethical Market. Art, Design, Workshops, Theater, Music, Drinks and Delicacies! Artists and brands of quality, beauty and affection. Saturdays and Sundays from 11am to 8pm. The...

You won’t want to miss this exquisite and breathtaking art work! Patrick Shearn, who divides his line of work between science and technology, appears for the second time in the Freeport Lisbon Fashion Outlet, with the creation of "Dream Waves". Inaugurated on February...

When a country has such powerful and splendorous historical legends, a public event like the Courtship of the Boards in Tomar has to take place. The tradition is based on the legend of the “Miracle of the Roses” attributed to Queen Elizabeth of Aragon, also known as...

There’s nothing in the world like the sound of your favorite song coming on, it just gets right into your head and your body and makes you move. The Fête de la Musique, also known as Music Day, Make Music Day or World Music Day, is an annual music celebration that...

The International Yoga Day will be celebrated on 21 June in allusion to the summer solstice. Many events will take place related with this physical, mental and spiritual activity throughout Portugal. It is customary for practitioners to meet and celebrate the date to...

In Portugal, the city of Fundão stands out for the enormous quality of a unique product: the cherry, the main ingredient of the Cherry Festival which occurs annually in June. The whole landscape is dominated by cherry and is covered with red-passion! Fundão offers...

Because Portugal’s wine routes can provide excellent trips to discover a pleasure that has been perfected over time, here are the expert’s “Nine Rules for Picking Wines for Weddings and Big Parties”. Go for deliciousness and choose thirst-quenching whites and fuity,...

According to the 13th annual report of the Global Peace Index (GPI), prepared by the Institute for Economy and Peace based in Sydney, Portugal was considered the third most peaceful country in the world. Currently, Portugal is cited as an example of economic...

Portugal was appointed as Europe’s Leading Destination 2019 for the third consecutive year by the World Travel Awards. Portugal received 39 awards, three more than in 2018. Besides the award for Europe’s Leading Destination 2019, Lisbon received the award for Europe’s...

Portugal Day, officially known as Day of Portugal, Camões and the Portuguese Communities (Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas), is Portugal’s National Day, celebrated annually on 10 June. Although officially observed only in Portugal, Portuguese...

With a whiff of summer in the air, the Lisbon Festivities offer a full program of entertainment activities that will invade Lisbon’s oldest neighbourhoods, luring thousands of people into the streets. Santo António, a highly respected and worshipped saint in Lisbon...

Feeling inspired by the beautiful Portuguese tradition of Santo Antonio's Weddings? Propose to the love of your life in an exquisite and luxurious way! At the Santo Antonio’s weddings that take place on 12 June, brides and grooms get ready early in the morning, the...

(31 May 2019) Louboutin revealed early this month the first of two new limited edition Portugaba bags. Inspired by Christian Louboutin’s second home in Portugal, these bags are crafted with the love and expertise of local Portuguese artisans. Portugal is the...