The black pottery of Bisalhães, protected by UNESCO but disappearing.
The black pottery of Bisalhães is unique in the world, has existed for more than 5 centuries and yet it is dying out. UNESCO has become aware of this and...
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In Portugal, we go to the beach but we can also ski!
In the center and north of Portugal, there are magnificent mountain ranges and the natural park of the "Serra da Estrela" which has the highest point of continental Portugal at...
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Cork leather goods. A unique know-how for a trendy material.
Cork is a material coming from the bark of cork oak. It is a material with unique physical properties that is used for bottle corks as well as by NASA...
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Portuguese olive oils... Why are they among the best in the world?
Just like wine, olive oil can be perceived as a very common product or, on the contrary, as a complex product influenced by olive varieties, terroir, cultivation and production methods,...
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Business tourism in Portugal
A trendy destination in Europe, Portugal also hosts an increasing number of corporate events. Accessibility, climate, culture, gastronomy, quality of life and infrastructures are vital assets... Discover them!
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How to use ceramic swallows for decoration?
Ceramic swallows are a fashionable decorative object and great designers and decorators are taking them over. Discover their symbolism, choose them among the different materials, postures and colours and above...
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Behind the scenes "Silence ça pousse" (FR) on France 5 broadcast
We took the reporters of the French TV broadcast "Silence ça pousse" (FR) - France 5 channel to discover the Ribatejo region, the rush fields and the tradition of rush bags... Here are...
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The rush bags of Castanheira.
We introduced the culture and processing of the Portuguese rush to French journalists for the broadcast of "Silence, ça pousse!" (Fr) on the "France 5" channel. It is for me an opportunity to share...
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7 historical monuments that reflect the history of Portugal.
The struggle for independence from the Kingdom of Castile, the reconquest of a country invaded by the Moors, great discoveries... Portugal's history has left us with unique monuments. I would...
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The Heart of Viana: Portuguese history and tradition.
Used as a symbol by Portugal, the surprisingly modern Heart of Viana now has its place around the necks of Hollywood stars. What does it represent and where does it...
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Discover a very unique tea: Portuguese tea from the Azores.
It is on the island of São Miguel in the Azores that there are two unique tea plantations, the "Gorreana" plantation and the "Porto Formoso" plantation, which are the only...
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The authentic recipe for Portuguese pudding
Egg pudding (Pudim de ovos) is a traditional dessert in Portugal. It is a popular dessert, made at home, with rather... nutritious ingredients! You will find here its original recipe.
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The magnificent filigree technique and silver jewellery from Portugal.
The oldest filigree jewellery is more than 7,000 years old and was discovered in Egypt. It was from there that this technique spread all over the world. Today, there are...
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