Lisbon into the Wild

The 35th Gastronomy Festival invites you to discover the flavors of Santarem and Portugal

2015-10-19T09:41:00.002-07:00

"Discover Santarém while you taste Portugal" is the motto that resumes the proposal and the big aims of the 35th Gastronomy's National Festival, which runs from the 22nd October to the 2nd November at the Campino's House of Santarém.

To mark the best of these 35 years of existence, the event has several new features with the creation of the so-called Snack Square, the launch of the Enogastronomico's Ride of Ribatejo, the presentation of a new website and the beginning of the thirteenth restaurant dedicated to meals for groups of people by appointment.

#economiccrisis #campinoshouse #rideofribatejo #casadocampino

Created in 1980, the Gastronomy's National Festival of Santarém has been one of the great standards of the Portuguese gastronomy. The economic crisis and the missing of the Tourism of the Ribatejo Region forced, in recent years, to reduce the size of the event which continues, though, to be one of the most representative in the Portuguese Gastronomy's Events. The Gastronomy's National Festival is now organized by Viver Santarém (escalabitana municipal company) with the support of the Tourism Entity of Alentejo and Ribatejo. This evolution has led also on a progressive bet to work on the festival as an Heritage disclosure of Santarém and taking into account its tourism potential.

#gastronomynationalfestival #portuguesegastronomy #viversantarem

Ceia da Silva, the president of the Tourism Entity of Alentejo and Ribatejo, highlights the characteristics that differentiate the National Gastronomy Festival, highlighting also the importance of structuring the tourist products in a region where tourism demand has been growing on a steady way. Just only on last July that increase in visitors was around 30%, record that da Ceia da Silva considers it follows from the work the Regional Entity of Tourism, which she chairs, has been conducting with the Council of Santarém, particularly in gastronomy terms.

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The Councilman Luis escalabitano added for each ticket, it is offered a guided visit by the Historic Centre of Santarém, in order to get people to discover Santarém. This is also why the theme of this 35th. National Gastronomy Festival edition of "Discover Santarém while you taste Portugal". The goal is to exceed the 40,000 visitors recorded in the last year's festival.

In Campino's House, located in the city center, there are restaurants / taverns representatives of the different regions of the country. The big thing, is the installation of a 13th themed restaurant, the "Lucky 13", which only will serve dinners by appointment limited to 50 people per meal, delivered to a chef who will change daily (with the exception of the opening day and day Festival closing). The aim is to submit a kitchen based on the traditional matrix of this festival without forgetting the new values of gastronomy.

Square of snacks

Another new feature is an area reserved for small taverns and snacks and strengthening of so-called agroprodutos. The Snack Square will be installed in the cloister's center of the Campino's House, with five pubs, which aim to "recover the tradition of the National Gastronomy Festival", serving snacks from different regions of the country. The space of the archades of the Campino's House will only be occupied with producers, including an area of the Association of the Portuguese Public Entities of Wine, which organizes the 2nd. National Wine Salon.

#squareofsnacks

Wine in Azores returns to Sao Miguel

2015-10-13T09:14:00.000-07:00

During the 8th edition of the largest wine festival Azores, which takes place between the 16th and 18th October, visitors can taste some of the best wines made in Portugal, watch showcookings and taste regional products.

#regionalproducts #madeinportugal

The Wine in Azores, which sees itself as "one of the largest exhibitions of food and wine from Portugal", will have the presence of "about 120 producers nationwide, with hundreds of vinic options," announces the organization in a statement. The event takes place in the Exhibition Centre of the Associação de Agricultores of São Miguel, in Ribeira Grande, between 16th and 18th of October, and the expectation is that at the end of the three days, the number of visitors exceeds 12,500 people.

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Despite of being an exhibition dedicated to the portuguese wine, the event also has a strong gastronomy component, this year under the slogan "taste the wine made from the land and sea". During the event, there will be several sessions of showcooking with portuguese chefs, including three awarded Michelin Star : Leonel Pereira ( São Gabriel Restaurant ), Pedro Lemos ( Pedro Lemos Restaurant ) and Ricardo Costa ( The Yeatman Hotel ).

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Over the three days of the exhibition, visitors can still taste the present wines, spirits, oils and tonics and taste in the gourmet taverns the "dishes made by regional and national chefs with the best products of Azores, such as meat and fish".

The daily ticket costs € 5 and it can be purchased at the ticket office at the entrance of the event or in advance at the Tourist Post of Ribeira Grande, in the AASM Restaurant in Arrisca. There are also special packages of three days (12 € ) or three days and cup (15 € ) in www.virtualazores.com site.

The Wine in Azores takes place between 15h30 and 24h on the 16th, opening an hour earlier at the weekend. The tasting area will close at 22h on Friday and at 21h on Saturday and Sunday, and the catering areas and selling wines will stay working till the time of closing event with showcooking and many kind of animation.

Lisbon Zoo, 130 Happybirthdays!

2014-06-13T07:27:00.001-07:00

http://www.zoo.pt/

"Yesterday, was the inauguration of this Zoo, which surprised with the number of visitors that was hoping to have on a day in the middle of the week."

That's how an important Portuguese national newspaper described on May, the 28th of 1884, the first day of life the Lisbon Zoo. Over 130 years, generations of Portuguese had here the first contact with exotic species which were only known from books and, later, television.

Its first home, in São Sebastião da Pedreira, had a guided tour of an Australian camel which made several journeys with children and adults, and a tent where you could buy food to give to animals. The cages were elegant and comfortable, and among the animals of the Zoo, there were surprises as kangaroos, reindeer, toucans, bears and other animals. The ticket cost "100 reis".

Much has changed: today, among the 330 species of the Zoo there are some that were still unknown at the time and others at risk of extinction, which now are only found in Zoos as the Lisbon Zoo. But above all, its philosophy has changed a lot.

The Zoo has ceased to be a showcase of animals with cages and fences everywhere. It still has animals, which have not ceased to be in captivity, but the Zoo's mission is to protect endangered species, some already extinct in nature. In other words, the mission is educating for the nature sustainability.

At the same time, the Zoo became part of an international network with responsibility for the management and conservation of species. It is prohibited to buy animals or get them to nature. This does not happen. Gone are the times when the animals came by boat from the colonies and if they died others would come.

Lisbon Helicopters

2014-06-01T07:40:00.002-07:00

Let's go for a stroll in Lisbon by helicopter?

There is a new tourist service in the capital but it can fly farther. The Lisbon Helicopters wants to conquer tourists and give wings to the Portuguese.

With two helicopters at their service, each with capacity for three people, the Lisbon Helicopters proposes different types of routes. Besides regular tours based on specific routes, it is also possible to book a custom route anywhere in the country or even special tour experiences.

The helicopter stroll and the views of Lisbon provide a unique experience. It was a kind of experience that was missing in Lisbon, a kind of experience that would be compared to others already available from other big cities around the world.

Location: Helipad of Lisbon, near the Torre de Controlo de Navegação do Porto de Lisboa, in Algés.

Tickets : 35 to 375 euros per person, depends on the route or the tour.

For more informations:
http://www.lisbonhelicopters.com/intro/
https://www.facebook.com/LisbonHelicopters
info@lisbonhelicopters.com

Social Tourism Conference: Tourism for All

2014-05-28T03:20:00.001-07:00

Tourism for All is motto for the international conference in Portugal.

The Social Tourism in the country and in the world is the motto of the 1st International Conference of Tourism for All organized by INATEL on May 29 in Lisbon.

Social Tourism is not only being accessible to everyone. It is this and more, it is to be based on something playful and educational, worrying about contact and sharing between people.

The conference, taking place at the Teatro da Trindade in Lisbon on May 29th, has the tourism sector as specific audience, to get this branch to really realize what is social tourism and areas in which it operates.

The concept of Tourism for All falls within the sphere of social economy founded on philanthropic values, solidarity, environmental, respecting and valuing local culture of sustainability. Social Tourism refers to whether you want to tackle a tourism of sustainable development instead of development of tourism in search of new and emerging forms of sustainable and fair tourism.

The conference will be attended by national and international experts, to ensure the sharing of experiences in different countries, covering topics such as youth, health and hydrotherapy, nature, adventure and sport for people with special needs and culture as regional development.

Tejo's Nautical Fair: May 29th- June1st

2014-05-26T06:22:00.001-07:00

The Tejo's Nautical Fair changes its docks but boats go after it.

Beyond trade fair or exhibitions and attractions, there is a special event: the Traditional Boats Parade of rivers Tejo and Sado, on June 1 at 10am, which wants to promote the connection between Portuguese and the sea, starting with children.

The event also features the second edition of Stand Up Paddle Race and fitness classes , fashion shows , photo contests, workshops and conferences dedicated to water sports, with the presence of several athletes. FREE ENTRANCE FOR EVERYBODY.

There will also be traditional regatta, where 50 ships are expected , but also other competitions of nautical competitions. Are also orgnanized boat trips and travel on land and sea by an amphibious transport.

For more information:

Event: Tejo's Nautical Fair.

Date: From May 29th till June 1st.

Location: Dock of Pedrouços, Algés, Lisboa.

Facebook : facebook.com / feiranauticadotejo

Site: www.feiranauticadotejo.com

Hours:

May 29th: 12 am - 9 pm

May 30th: 12 am - 10 pm

May 31st: 10 am - 10 pm

June 1st: 10 am - 9 pm

Tickets: FREE ENTRANCE

Lisbon InSin: the sexy side of Lisbon

2014-05-23T05:29:00.001-07:00

Laura Moreira, Manager of Lisbon InSin, a company that shows us the sexy side of Lisbon (facebook.com / InSin.Burlesco)

Question: "What is the best program for ... a single woman?"

Laura Moreira: "The workshops of "Burlesque" and "vintage striptease", a fun way to exercise your sensual side and make her feel like a diva."

Question: "To do as a couple?"

Laura Moreira: "We recommend the "Erotic Lounge", or workshop Erotic Kitchen, where they will learn to make aphrodisiacs dishes."

Question: "For a (tired) mother?"

Laura Moreira: "The "Thai Spa Deluxe" is ideal for relaxing and invigorating energy. Begins with the Waters Balancing Ritual, sauna, jacuzzi, hydro massage, and then a Thai massage."

USA: Portugal is the Best European Country

2014-05-20T05:39:00.002-07:00

In our 10Best Readers' Choice contest for 'Best European Country,' voting was heaviest for one nominee in particular. Portugal has apparently stolen the hearts of our readers as it secured the lion's share of votes.

Portugal is less iconic than other well-known countries, but it offers a wealth of opportunities to travelers: charming villages, great food, fascinating regional music, cultural opportunities, a beautiful coastline and even world-class surfing.

Italy and Austria landed solid in second and third, while a mere 47 votes separated 4th place finisher Germany from Spain in 6th place. The (very large) United Kingdom, with no language barriers for Americans and a wealth of well-known landmarks, took 5th place.

The biggest surprise? Iceland, which trumped Greece, Norway, and several other more exotic countries, to land in the top 10.

The full list of winners in the 'Best European Country' contest category for 10Best Readers' Choice is as follows:

Portugal
Italy
Austria
Germany
United Kingdom
Spain
Ireland
France
Iceland
Switzerland

Much underrated Portugal has all the trappings of a pretty European country: cobbled villages beneath the shadows of medieval castles, sun-kissed beaches, a delectable culinary tradition and plenty of history to explore. Whether swimming in the turquoise waters of the Algarve, sipping a glass of port at a Porto cafe or listening to the melancholy lament of a fadista in Lisbon, Portugal’s understated beauty becomes obvious.

Lisbon Bar Show 2014

2014-05-20T05:10:00.001-07:00

The art of serving the perfect cocktail arrives at Lisbon.

Bar Show experts and bartenders from around the world gather for the first time in Portugal to present and discuss the latest trends, techniques and tools of the art of serving the perfect cocktail.

Lisbon Bar Show 2014 is the event name that already runs on Tuesday, May 20th, the exhibition hall of the Tapada of Ajuda in Lisbon.

Throughout the day various actions bar show and achieving the "Highest Gin Tonic World" for the Guinness World Records, 25 liters and 75 liters of gin tonic, done under the direction of the bartender Paulo Ramos, are provided for the Cocktail Academy.

The Lisbon Bar Show will have five seccions: Forum, Tasting Area, Bar Demo, Expo and Flair Zone; and runs between 13h and 21h. The ticket is 18 euros in pre-sales (1 euro goes to MIMAR Association) with possibility to purchase ticket with shipping included, with departures from Porto and the Algarve.

Clube Privado Almada Lisboa

2014-05-14T07:21:00.002-07:00

Private Cabaret - May 17th

Email: clubeprivado9@gmail.com

Location: here

The riverside Cais do Sodré has REBORN!

2014-05-13T03:46:00.003-07:00

Once a seedy area of Lisbon, the riverside Cais do Sodré district has been reborn as one of the city's coolest, a hub of great clubs, bars, restaurants and original shops

Open any Portuguese magazine these days and there is sure to be an update on Lisbon's riverside Cais do Sodré. Its transformation from sleazy haunt frequented by hard-drinking sailors to one of the city's coolest nightlife districts has been swift, and made the country sit up and take note. Elegant new bars jostle with contemporary restaurants and even the beautiful 19th-century fish market is set to unveil a new food court later this month, mixing gourmet fare with traditional petiscos.

Watch the full article in the Guardian

São Jorge's Castle

2014-05-12T13:49:00.001-07:00

Little remains of the original 12th-century foundations and much of what you see today is the result of careful renovation carried out after the 1755 earthquake destroyed most of the fortifications. It's possible to walk the entire length of the sturdy battlements and to climb the lookout towers, one of which, Torre de Ulisses, has a camera obscura that projects views of the city onto the inside walls of the tower. But for the best photographs, head for the Observation Terrace: the panorama is the finest in Lisbon.

Best beaches in Portugal

2014-05-11T06:35:00.001-07:00

6 of the best beaches in Portugal

Amália's beach, Brejão

Camilo's beach, Lagos

Dona Ana's beach, Lagos

Moledo's beach, Caminha

Porto Santo's beach, Madeira

Tonel's beach, Zambujeira do Mar

Meeting: Erotic Fantasies

2014-05-09T07:53:00.001-07:00

Social gathering to talk about erotic fantasies on May the 9th at 7 pm with Dr Maria Maceiras in Pensão Amor.

Adress: Rua do Alecrim, 19, 1200-292 Lisboa

Google Location: https://www.google.pt/maps/place/Rua+Alecrim+19/@38.7072493,-9.1435362,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0xd19347dd00a8933:0xb61b694b6b5a9c93

STARTS TODAY: LISBON FETISH FILM FESTIVAL

2014-05-09T07:26:00.001-07:00

Event: Lisbon Fetish Film Festival
FB-event:https://www.facebook.com/events/639501456097163/?fref=ts
MajorEvent: Lisbon Fetish Weekend
When: May 9, 16, 23, 30.
Location:https://www.google.pt/maps/place/Fábrica+do+Braço+de+Prata/@38.7434867,-9.1008339,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0xd19316212086535:0x28246dc85ee624f1

Royal Gala Gin in Pestana Palace

2014-05-09T03:40:00.001-07:00

Lisbon welcomes a real royal gala gin, the drink that everybody talks about. It is the "first major event in Portugal dedicated to the world of gin" and is held this Saturday, May 10, at the Pestana Palace. In Gin Tasting 2014 there are tasting menu, workshops and, of course, lots and lots of gin.

Project in Botswana: Meerkats!

2014-05-08T11:18:00.001-07:00

Behind the scenes of my recent meerkat photography project in Botswana. You can see the resulting photographs here:http://www.burrard-lucas.com/meerkats

Shakira's Video "La la la" in Lisbon

2014-05-08T03:17:00.001-07:00

The new video from Shakira "La la la" was shoot in Lisbon. Watch and enjoy!

Bar Heaven Can Wait - May 9th

2014-05-07T14:07:00.001-07:00

From 11pm till 5 am
Location: Albarraque, Rio de Mouro, Sintra, Portugal Email: geral@heaven.pt

Three royal ladies made maritime history in Lisbon.

2014-05-07T12:27:00.001-07:00

Three royal ladies have been making maritime history in Lisbon.

For the first time ever, the Queen Mary II, Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth cruise ships have all docked at the Portuguese port at the same time.

The spectacle has only been seen in New York and Southampton before now.

Read More:
http://www.euronews.com/2014/05/07/three-queens-line-up-in-lisbon-port