Portugal Confidential

The Algarve is justifiably famous for its beaches, so it’s little wonder that many of the region’s big luxury hotels focus on the Atlantic Ocean, the dramatic cliffs, and the golden stretches of sand. Then there’s a slew of five-star golf resorts in the center of the region—particularly around the Golden Triangle of Vilamoura, Vale do Lobo, and Quinta da Lago—a clutch of surf...

The Vilamoura Marina International Boat Show is back.  Whether you’re a boat enthusiast or wannabe, you’ll enjoy strolling the promenade of the popular Algarve marina 6-14 June 2026.  Over 35 exhibitors featuring 50 brands showing 100+ boats big and small, nautical equipment and integrated services are on hand to promote a seafaring lifestyle.  With 825 berths,...

For ten days this June, the marina in Cascais will become something between an open-air cultural village, an immersive art installation, and a Mediterranean-inspired summer gathering. From June 18 to 28, the Art Explora Festival docks in Portugal with the world’s largest museum catamaran — a striking 47-meter sailing vessel that has already become one of Europe’s most ambitio...

In the decade or so since the pioneering Sublime Comporta opened its doors, other boutique hotels have been sprouting between the rice fields, pine groves, and beach dunes of Comporta. But none has quite matched Sublime’s singular character: the scent of the forest, the elemental appeal of the “Comporta cabana” architecture, the azure sweep of the biological pool that’s share...

Buccellati brings a distinctly Italian sense of artistry to Lisbon’s Avenida da Liberdade, where the celebrated Milanese jewelry house presents a world shaped by craftsmanship, heritage, and timeless design. Founded in 1919 by Mario Buccellati, the maison has long been revered for its intricate goldsmithing techniques inspired by Renaissance-era Italian ateliers. Signature ha...