The Pedras Salgadas eco-resort is located between Vila Real and Chaves, north Portugal and was completed to the highest ecological standards.

English photographer Camilla Watson stumbled on Lisbon six years ago on her way to São Tomé and Príncipe, where she came up with a unique display of portraits of the elderly on derelict walls, printed around the medieval alleyways of Beco das Farinhas.
By Magda Wallmont

What business could fit in a space this small? Gloves, of course. Since 1925, Lisbon’s Ulisses glove shop in Chiado has remained almost intact, focusing on classic, hand-made gloves, where quality is essential. And its customers are top-notch too.

By Magda Wallmont

Funiculars are considered masterpieces of engineering and are essential to getting around in Lisbon, the city known for its seven hills. Lavra, Glória, Bica and Carmo are four splendid alternatives for travelling around its picturesque neighbourhoods with style and ease.

By Magda Wallmont

Everything began with a reporter’s investigation. Catarina Portas wanted to know more about Portuguese daily life in the 20th century and ended opening a store in Lisbon where some of the country’s most iconic products can be found, telling stories and bringing back memories.

By Magda Wallmont

The unmistakable smell of roast chestnuts is a sign that autumn has arrived in Lisbon. Typically eaten to celebrate Saint Martin’s day on 11 November, this is a tradition that goes far beyond that special day. Make sure you don’t miss buying a dozen ‘castanhas’ (chestnuts) from a street vendor on your next visit to Lisbon.

By Magda Wallmont

On Saturday thousands of Portuguese took to the streets in several cities across the country in protest against the new austerity measures announced by the government.

Ginjinha is a traditional liqueur and a must for all those who come in search of the real Lisbon experience. Try out this iconic sour cherry liqueur.
By Magda Wallmont

Fado, considered by many the expression of the Portuguese soul, is flourishing in the streets of Lisbon. PDV discovered what fado singers and the public in general think about the music genre, which was recently distinguished as Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO.
By Magda Wallmont