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Portugal wins more Michelin Stars in 2017
19 Dec 16
Portugal wins more Michelin Stars in 2017
In November the Michelin Stars 2017 were announced for Spain and Portugal. This year 21 restaurants were distinguished in Portugal (7 more than the previous year) and a total of 26 Michelin stars were awarded. Two new restaurants were awarded 2 stars, Ricardo Costa at Yeatman in Vila Nova de Gaia and Benoit Sinthon at Gallo d'Oro in Funchal, Madeira. The three restaurants that had previously been distinguished with 2 stars, maintained the (...)
 

Portugal, the World’s Best Golf Destination 2016
Portugal, the World’s Best Golf Destination 2016
For the third consecutive year, in 2016, Portugal was considered the World’s Best Golf Destination, at the 3rd edition of the World Golf Awards held at the Conrad Algarve Hotel. Portugal was also awarded the prize for Best European Golf Destination, a recognition that is repeated for the 3rd time consecutively. There are currently 91 golf courses in Portugal (of which 66 have 18 or 27 holes) and the Algarve is the region with the largest number (...)
 

World Travel Awarsds 2016 Portugal wins 24 awards in the World Travel Awards 2016 for Europe
World Travel Awarsds 2016 Portugal wins 24 awards in the World Travel Awards 2016 for Europe
In the World Travel Awards (WTA) for Europe ceremony that took place last Sunday, 4th September 2016, in Forte Village, Sardinia, Italy, Portugal won 24 awards, 10 more than last year. Also, for the third year in a row, Turismo de Portugal was considered the "Europe'sLeading Tourist Board 2016" in the World Travel Awards Europe Ceremony.  Celebrating this year its 23rd t anniversary, the World Travel Awards are considered one of the most (...)
 

New Series of World Heritage Guide Books
New Series of World Heritage Guide Books
As part of the initiative by Turismo de Portugal (Portuguese Tourist Board) to promote itineraries that visit monuments and sites classified by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites, the third series of " World Heritage Guide Books” has been released. This time, the focus is on Lisbon, Sintra, Évora and Elvas. This series comprises three guides, one about Lisbon, one about Sintra and one about Évora and Elvas. The guides suggest different themed (...)
 

Map of the city of Lisbon's contemporary art is now available
15 Jul 16 | Art Map
Map of the city of Lisbon's contemporary art is now available
Visitors to Lisbon can now consult a map of the city's contemporary art. Available online and in print format, the map will help visitors plan their sightseeing. Practical and easy to use, the art map presents around a hundred museums, galleries and other spaces that regularly conduct activities in the field of contemporary art. The aim is to make contemporary art more accessible to a wide range of audiences, fostering knowledge and greater (...)
 

314 beaches and 17 ports and marinas awarded Blue Flag in 2016
03 June 16 | ABAE
314 beaches and 17 ports and marinas awarded Blue Flag in 2016
In the year that marks 30 years of the Blue Flag system, a total of 314 beaches and 17 recreational ports and marinas were attributed the distinction in Portugal in 2016, for the first time breaking the 300 barrier in terms of Blue Flag beaches. Portugal remains the 5th ranked country in Europe, as it was in 2015. In first place is Spain (578), followed by Turkey (436), Greece (395) and France (379). It is pointed out that none of those (...)
 

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