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floors and collected pieces of decoration fill the interior that is illuminated by natural light and highlighted by soft artificial lighting from the dropped ceiling sliding doors from the kitchen open up to the smaller terrace for dining that is shaded by a overhanging thatch canopy while the living room seamlessly flows onto the expansive pool that has been sunken into the decked terrace coupled with clean lines and minimal openings, the home conveys a modern and monolithic expression that is complemented with light filled spaces to create connections to the distinctive landscape. see more architecture and homes from portugal here collected pieces of decoration from the client adds warmth to the room the kitchen opens onto a small dining terrace a seamless connection between inside and outside is displayed in boundary between the terrace and living area the external dining area covered by a thatch canopy the rear of the house has an uninterrupted view of the plains the property is isolated and accessed by a private road AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style VIEW GOOGLE MAPS escapism and design stories from around the world direct to your inbox Daven Wu is the Singapore Editor at Wallpaper* he has been covering Singapore and the neighbouring South-East Asian region since 1999 and travel for both the magazine and website He is also the City Editor for the Phaidon Wallpaper* City Guide to Singapore with venues ranging from stadiums and grand concert halls to smoky nightclubs and bars where you can eat and hear traditional fado Portugal has accomplished homegrown singer-songwriters that musical influences come from all over the world: jazz and pop have long fed off the rest of Europe and Brazil and sounds from Portugal’s former African colonies are particularly influential in electronic music Here are 10 songs that represent the city’s rich musical history “Cheira Bem Cheira a Lisboa,” Amália Rodrigues “Cancao de Engate,” Antonio Variações “Canção de Engate,” with lyrics about a casual sexual encounter “Kalemba (Wegue Wegue),” Buraka Som Sistema Released in 2008, this was a big dance hit for Buraka Som Sistema one of Lisbon’s most successful musical exports  The band is named after the Lisbon suburb of Buraca Buraka Som Sistema fuses Angolan kuduro music with techno mash-ups said (in an interview for the London club Fabric where he and the band have played): “Lisbon is an entry point in Europe for a lot of Portuguese speakers from the ex-colonies which makes it a giant melting pot of culture and habits Growing up in Amadora and going to school with people from Cape Verde Mozambique and Angola made me listen to a lot of different musical genres.” “Falcon,” Minta and the Brook Trout but they have an English name and write their songs  in English This is not unusual: The Portuguese don’t dub their films and French is common in all but the oldest people Minta and the Brook Trout are representative of a young generation of Portuguese musicians who are confidently multilingual and multinational in outlook Yet this band’s songs seem to express some of the essence of the country’s capital city too: gentle Olympia (2012) and Slow (2016) have now been released in the U.S Emanuel is one of the biggest names of pimba music a style named by journalists after his 1995 hit “Pimba Pimba” mixing traditional sounds with accordion and Latin beats Pimba is often used as a pejorative term to describe a piece of music as light and inane It may not be the most sophisticated music but it has so far withstood the onslaught of musical globalization—and remains the soundtrack to Lisbon’s June festivities the sardine-fuelled traditional street celebrations of the city’s patron saint This is a bouncy dance tune with African-inspired synthesized beats B Fachada is part of the current generation of confident versatile music creators who draw on global influences which has restricted their fame to Portugal but given them a particularly loyal following there B Fachada often plays outdoor concerts in the city He’s a constantly-evolving musician whose songs comment on current affairs: the chorus of Afro Xula mourns the number of people without jobs or power Ana Moura is part of a wave of female singers reinventing fado music many with experience of life in the former African colonies and assert their desire for the female fado singer to move beyond the image of black-clad victim Moura has drawn international attention for her interpretations and her rich contralto voice loved by both Prince and the Rolling Stones Pedro da Silva Martins of Portuguese pop-folk band Deolinda wrote Desfado for Moura’s 2012 album of the same name The song is a new twist on a classic fado theme of loss with a bouncy tune that works against its lyrics Nigga Fox’s dance music is produced by the Principe label created by African immigrants in the housing estates of Chelas Principe calls its music ‘the ghetto sound of Lisbon’ Resident Advisor has called it ‘a complex web of singular Afro-Portuguese sounds’ genres found in the former Portuguese colonies of Angola “Amar Pelos Dois,” Salvador Sobral Join our newsletter to get exclusives on where our correspondents travel A Lisbon native on her favorite way to eat Portugal’s sanctified salt cod From elevators to ‘zapping,’ here’s how to get around in Lisbon and going offline in central Portugal’s restored schist villages It feels like it’s been sleeping for almost 48 years under the heel of an oppressive dictatorship But it’s about to awaken like never before young Portuguese soldiers also turn in for the night traumatising day in a war that’s been raging for 13 years against colonies trying to free themselves from the Portuguese Empire A war these soldiers know they can’t win and have no interest in continuing Portugal’s 1974 entry for the Eurovision Song Contest ‘E Depois Do Adeus’ (‘And After Goodbye’) is broadcast on local state radio arrogant and treacherous regime that has kept its people down for generations without the knowledge of the radio station or their own general staff military officers who have heard the song playing are holding their positions They retune their radio dials to another station They’re listening out for an artist who isn’t broadcast on Rádio Renascença very often José “Zeca” Afonso is a folk singer and underground activist widely celebrated across Portugal for his poetic depictions of the people’s suffering He spent time in prison the previous year for his anti-regime activities and many of his songs are censored by the state for their political undertones ‘Grândola Vila Morena’ is an understated ode to a small town in the Alentejo region of Portugal where Afonso spent much of his time in 1971 helping to organise local peasant groups subtle hints at Afonso’s political leanings are present in the repeated lines “Land of fraternity!” and “The people are the ones who order things best” Radio host João Paulo Diniz has persuaded Rádio Renascença to play this song in their 12:00am – 1:00am slot for nighttime listeners Little do they know that in the first hour of April 25th most of their nighttime listeners were thousands of Portuguese soldiers belonging to the clandestine MFA (Armed Forces Movement) the unsuspecting Rádio Renascença host DJ plays the song he’s been instructed to include in his show accompanied by the sound of feet marching around the city A spine-tingling version of the track re-recorded a capella in subsequent years replicates this sound Garrison after garrison of the Portuguese Army has abandoned its official posts They surround and occupy telecommunication civil service and emergency service buildings without the slightest resistance Portugal’s half-century of dictatorship is over military officers issued declarations on the fall of the dictatorship but urged Portuguese citizens to remain at home crowding city streets across the country in their millions hundreds of thousands gather in the city centre to fraternise with soldiers Women place red carnation flowers in their gun barrels and lapels which is the popular name for the event internationally the Carnation Revolution led to all of Portugal’s former African colonies gaining independence All occupying Portuguese Army forces have been withdrawn often after regiments have mutinied against their senior officers And newly democratic Portugal is in the midst of a musical renaissance with various singers from the revolutionary underground now performing and releasing their music openly without any censorship Sérgio Godinho’s funk-infused celebratory anthem ‘Liberdade’ prefigures Portuguese new wave with its wah-wah guitar and melodic drum fills reminiscent of Keith Moon Its refrain is a list of demands for “peace Zeca Afonso is held up as a hero of the Revolution his 1983 live performance in the national Coliseum became one of the most-watched events in Portuguese television history ‘Grândola Vila Morena’ is played annually around Portugal on April 25th while the town of Grândola itself has become a site of special celebration for the birth of Portuguese democracy No one will ever forget that this little-known folk song triggered Europe’s furthest-reaching popular revolution in the post-war period Its impact has even been acknowledged by the Netflix series La casa de papel (Money Heist) There can be no greater testament to the power of music. Or its vital role as the soundtrack to revolutions two recessed voids on each elevation relate to the scale and location of the surrounding buildings helping to define the structure’s mass all images by nelson garrido led by brothers manuel and francisco, aires mateus has ensured that the community center is capable of hosting large gatherings as well as smaller groups these programmatic requirements informed the schemes interior layout with modestly sized rooms at the building’s perimeter surrounding a more substantial volume at the center of the plan the monolithic white structure serves as a community meeting center the project is located in grândola, a small town in portugal’s setúbal district the project is defined by its monochromatic color scheme the ceiling responds to the spaces it contains with a sharply undulating overhead terrain the community center is capable of hosting large gatherings as well as smaller groups carefully positioned apertures guarantee that the entire structure is brightly illuminated recessed voids on each elevation relate to the scale and location of the surrounding buildings dramatic apertures have been cut into the structure’s façades name: meeting centre in grândola client: santa casa da misericórdia de grândola location: grândola, portugal date of project: 2011 – 2012 date of construction: 2012 – 2016 surface area: 670 sqm / 7,212 sqf building area: 670 sqm / 7,212 sqf site area: 670 sqm / 7,212 sqf authors: manuel aires mateus, francisco aires mateus project leader: jorge p. silva collaborators: marco campolongo, matteo foresti, előd golicza photography: nelson garrido engineering: axial / três cês constructor: manuel mateus frazão happening now! partnering with antonio citterio, AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function, but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style, context, and personal expression. Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. Described as a Porch in a landscape by the architect I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice It may look like a rather futuristic house with a flat roof and plenty of rooms extending from the main centre of the building but this building has been lovingly designed with a family in mind The house is tucked away from the city, set in a swathe of greenery with cork and olive trees, and has seamlessly partnered the rural environment with modern life. It is neither overbearing for the landscape nor too simplistic to be habitable. Q Please tell us a little about your practice: how big is it, when was it founded, etc Our company was founded in 1990 and at the moment we are a practice of 60 architects, planners, landscape architects, interior designers and graphic designers. A: In matter of principles we are known to maintain ethics in architectonic decisions – in the current practice, to bring an urban and environmental integration of our works, as well as an integration of other arts in our buildings. Q: How would you sum up the project in five words? Q: What did you hope to solve as you designed this home? A: As architects or artists we always want to summarise all questions and come up with a new synthesis and a small project can work perfectly to release that hope. In addition, art has always been produced and read in different layers, some are intentional and some are inspirations that the artists decide to take as risk in its proposal. A: Maybe it is the weightiness of the gravity that one can feel when seeing the suspended walls of the patio – walls with no columns. It may also be the contrast between the fortress look, when everything is closed, and the visual transparency and physical fluidity, when the large doors are open. Actually, the house can be seen as a group of private blocks/bedrooms linked by a porch that forms an open patio. Q: What was your inspiration for this project? A: The patio as a concept because we found it necessary to create a centrality, an intimate centrality, that could generate a private and autonomous open-air area in the house. The other inspiration was the typical arrangement of the rural settlements – dwellings and warehouses around a courtyard – that define the traditional and wise occupation of the land. Q: What was the toughest issue you encountered when this building was being designed and built? A: The project and the construction were not complicated to release. We always fight with the uncertainty of the final result but despite the contractor misunderstandings or our request for late changes in the site, the process has been quite calm. Q: What do you wish you could change in hindsight? A: Just small details, I think. In general, we would not change much. Q: What sort of experience do you hope people using this space have? A: The experience of having several separated living rooms that are, at the same time, visually connected through the glass walls of the central patio, which is also column free. One can be alone without being isolated. The other interesting experience is the feeling of an inhabited porch when all the sliding doors are hidden inside the external walls and one can walk through alternating, interior and exterior spaces, sun and shade, warm and freshness, air flowing, sounds flowing. It is the feeling of having a minimum shelter on a friendly environment. Q: Please add anything else you feel is important A: Just as a joke: in the briefing the client mentioned that did not want a patio house. The client learnt during the process to want it. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies Portugal","description":"Described as a Porch in a landscape by the architect inspired by rural settlements known as ‘montes’ the home is located on a large field of mature cork oaks and stone pines in grandola the white volume is illuminated by the interiors within PROMONTÓRIO chose a central patio as the core design focus of the project which serves as the main source of light and shade adjoining volumes aggregate to form the more private spaces of the house such as the bedrooms the interstitial spaces between the volumes generate the social areas such as the living and dining rooms and the study the design was inspired by rural settlements known as ‘montes’  the house creates a dialogue between opposing private and open spaces whitewashed walls with few openings providing seclusion common areas flow organically through the serenity of the internal glass patio the surrounding landscape of oak fields creates a serene setting the patio offers crisscrossing views into the surrounding landscape of oak fields while the solid mass of the home is emphasized upon first impression the large sliding windows create a transparency across the whole structure the centerpiece of the design is the interior patio the enclosed white volumes are balanced with transparent social spaces the large sliding windows create a transparency across the whole structure the patio creates a fluidity between interior and exterior spaces portugal client: private program:  3 bedroom house plot size: 14 hectares gross built area: 436 sqm Another Comporta opening to satisfy the endless needs of tourists desperate to experience the magic of the Alentejo for those hoping to travel without formality Deep within the Portuguese countryside is this brand new where whitewashed buildings sit in perfect silence Independente doesn't want to be just another Comporta opening for those popping in for a long weekend but a getaway for travellers and locals alike who want to while away the evenings with a glass of local wine in hand and stay up late to watch the night sky Check-in takes place at the small reception alongside the restaurant so you can sense the vibe and take in staff prepping for dinner service colourful dragonflies swoop overhead as music (mercifully nothing like tacky lobby music) plays from the invisible speakers It’s an ideal place to spend an afternoon; sun-seekers can recline on the day beds while there’s a shady escape by the wooden bar which serves up an inventive cocktail list (the gin-based ones particularly hit the spot on a summer's day) Martim and Bernardo D'Eça Leal and Afonso Queiroz are responsible for four Independente properties The newest Comporta offering is the first outside of a city and therefore a true passion project for the team overlooking one of the city's most famous viewpoints But while Independente Comporta is undoubtedly more upmarket The brothers want to make travelling about creating communities and that's why the sense of belonging here is so strong here Inspired by Portuguese 'aldeias' (small villages) Independente is home to 34 courtyard villas – ranging from studios to 5-bedroom houses – and 40 hotel rooms Some of the villas were available to buy (almost all have been snapped up now) which means that the property has many returning guests adding to the sense of community the brand is so keen to build Within the rooms, it's clear that design – and most importantly, the local area – was at the forefront of their minds when planning started. Almost all decor comes from local artisans; for example, for the lighting, the team picked ceramic wall sconces handmade in the neighbouring town of Melides and handwoven lamps from Évora following the traditional decorative techniques of the region Artwork is in the form of hanging rugs made by weavers from the Alentejo who used traditional techniques to create patterns especially designed for the hotel which were so good we genuinely considered enquiring about buying The small but wonderfully calm Aura Spa offers treatments that cater to guests' specific needs. Each one is designed to pay tribute to the natural ingredients of the Alentejo coastal region; facials and body care treatments use rice or guests can choose from their own signature massages and therapeutic treatments focused on energy such as sound healing so guests may need to book well in advance to ensure they get the treatment they wish for But the inventive treatment menu from manager Filipa is worth checking out and the 30 minutes that you get post-treatment to enjoy the small indoor pool (complete with massaging jet beds) and relaxation area is the icing on the cake The hotel’s restaurant, Maroto (meaning the naughty one in Portuguese) serves up small plates that bring a fun twist to Alentejan classic (hence the name). Ingredients have been carefully selected from local producers, and wines come from smaller winemakers, rather than the big names you might see in most parts of Portugal Alentejo black pork and dogfish soup shouldn’t be missed but the real star of the show is the wild seabass most delicious skin you've tasted and summer vegetables on the side who are only too happy to gush about the dishes they're serving but Bóia is an outdoor pizza & grill outpost which can fit up to 42 seated guests plus those enjoying the sun in several Balinese beds making it almost impossible not to indulge in a treat and a cocktail There’s a certain kind of camaraderie between the staff that you don’t see often; it allows you to feel like you’re almost part of the team that you could stay up and chat with them after service ends This opens up a different type of enjoyment to your stay and helps connect you to the property and its purpose It likely helps that staff themselves look cool and relaxed; for the uniforms Independente has a partnership with Portuguese brand ISTO who are known for their sustainable stance and kitchen staff glide around in trendy striped t-shirts and light-coloured trousers A cool crowd, looking for Comporta luxury with a relaxed vibe and zero stuffiness. Expect chic families, couples here to relax and potentially even groups of friends travelling around the country. Plus, unlike many other properties, you don't need to be a guest to enjoy the restaurant or facilities, so you can expect a much more local crowd. Families would be easily entertained here, particularly those in private villas, some of which have their own pools and plenty of space for running around. Again, a car would be necessary to keep them amused for longer periods of time. Villas are pet-friendly, but hotel rooms are not. Care has clearly been taken to consider sustainability, particularly when it comes to supporting local businesses. The dedication to using local decor and ingredients means that the hotel's carbon footprint is lower than most, and the local area can continue to thrive. Personal care products are by 8950, whose production takes into account the preservation of collected plants and the absence of pesticides in the cultivated ones, in plastic-free packaging. Meanwhile carpets in the rooms are made from recycled PET bottles. In fact, there are no plastic bottles available on site – instead, the property provides water bottles which guests can refill in the water fountains within the property. Accessibility for those with mobility impairments A selection of rooms and villas are available for those with mobile impairments, while the hotel's reception and restaurant are located on the ground floor for easy access. The spa, however, is not currently accessible for all. Aura Spa will also offer osteopathy and nutritional advice. And for those who want to stay active, even when on vacation, there will be personal trainers, daily pilates and yoga sessions, and a 700-meter jogging track and outdoor exercise machines. Of course. You'll never regret a trip to Comporta, and this new opening stays true to the relaxed vibe of the area (without leaning too far into the slightly clichéd ‘Hamptons of Portugal’ reputation the area has). The stand-out elements of the hotel are the restaurant and the service, so be sure to spend time getting to know both. And be prepared to want to purchase much of the decor in your room. the transition between the construction and the landscape appears harmonious privileging tranquillity and nature in this portuguese town.  all images © lourenço teixeira de abreu inside melides, fragmentos (see more here) organized the program starting from where the owners can access the central patio providing a visual relationship between the different parts of the house elevated by large glass panels overlooking the terrace and swimming pool the central and western wings host five suites that strongly connect to the surrounding area the roof projects forward at different lengths according to the solar orientation extending the interiors to create outdoor spaces covered by pergolas pathways formed of wooden beams lead to the swimming pool which takes advantage of sun exposure and invites a meditative reflection on the melides house’s close link to the quiet landscape portugal project area: 325 sqm project date: 2017 – 2021 architecture: fragmentos | @fragmentos.pt Read today's Portuguese stories delivered to your email The fire which affected four houses under construction in a tourist development located in Muda has been in the aftermath phase since this morning at 7.08 am The houses under construction are located in a pine forest area in Muda A source from the Comando Sub-Regional Alentejo Litoral stated that three homes were destroyed and another suffered damages The alert for the fire was announced at 04.14 am on 5 March At 7.28 am, 12 operational personnel remained on site, including the Bombeiros de Grândola and the Guarda Nacional Republicana (GNR) We appreciate that not everyone can afford to pay for our services but if you are able to we ask you to support The Portugal News by making a contribution – no matter how small You can change how much you give or cancel your contributions at any time Send us your comments or opinion on this article Reaching over 400,000 people a week with news about Portugal We use our own and third-party cookies to deliver content to you throughout your experience online. 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(Data protection) Grândola City Council plans to reduce the number of tourist beds by around 40% with the new Municipal Master Plan (PDM) whose proposal is under public discussion until October in addition to this reduction of around 40% which is equivalent to 7,100 tourist beds planned to be built in coastal parishes the change to the PDM directs “[tourism] growth towards the interior” of the municipality a reduction of around 3,500 beds is expected” “50% fewer beds than those planned in the pending processes” that were submitted to the council “before the partial suspension of the PDM in 2022 However “this reduction could reach 7,100 beds” as a result of “the discussions held” between the local authority and the promoters of tourism enterprises “with projects approved more than 15 years ago” These discussions aim to “reduce the number of planned beds still to be implemented in the coastal area” “Most of these developers have shown their willingness to reduce the maximum capacity defined in the plans” in addition to the immediate 3,500 fewer beds there will also be a reduction of “around 3,600 beds” in addition to “limiting the emergence of new tourist developments” which is in public consultation until 7 October also aims to “reduce the construction areas in coastal parishes and direct growth inland” “The amendment to the PDM aims to regulate the growth of tourist developments promote controlled and diversified development inland and preserve the natural environmental and cultural values ​​of Grândola” The creation of a High Tourist Pressure Zone (ZEPT) on the Alentejo coast Melides and part of the Union of Parishes of Grândola and Santa Margarida da Serra is another of the measures proposed for the future territorial management instrument “New tourist developments are prohibited in this area with the exception of those that were already planned before the Regional Territorial Planning Plan (PROTA) approved by the Council of Ministers and published on 02/08/2010 Only camping and caravan parks will be permitted” established with the municipalities of Odemira which allows the municipality’s tourism intensity to increase from 14,915 to 17,153 beds he explained that it is intended “mainly for the development of inland areas” “there will be a limitation on types and a reduction in the maximum capacity of new tourist developments (ET)” “if they do not reformulate the project and reduce capacity they will be assessed in light of the new PDM and if they are on the coast (now ZEPT) they will be rejected” The music that was the backdrop to Portugal’s transition to democracy almost 40 years ago is making a comeback on the streets of Europe as 20-year-old Portuguese student Joao Lima writes swarthy townLand of fraternityIt is the people who lead Inside of you oh city It is the people who lead Land of fraternity Grândola It’s a song which is embedded in the hearts and minds of Portuguese people, central to bringing democracy to the country 39 years ago. But now, in Europe’s current crisis and on the lips of its disenfranchised young people Saturday 1 June is the date when people in more than 70 European cities will take to the streets and say “no” to what they see as endless and painful economic cuts The protests aren’t new – but the combined action across the continent Music has always been a way of expressing disapproval and in a time of economic extreme, creativity sparks in people’s souls. So Portugal‘s protest song has become the European anthem against austerity Grândola Vila Morena (Grândola swarthy town) was composed in 1964 by José Afonso to honour all those who gathered together in Grândola’s Village Association The small town used to be the host to some important meetings against fascism imposed in the country by António de Oliveira Salazar’s regime the song was used for the first time to protest inside the National Assembly making the Portuguese prime minister stop his speech and wait for the end of the protest Other similar protests have occurred against other members of the Portuguese parliament in their own public appearances When the prime minister was silenced in the “House of Democracy” vice-president of the Spanish Labour party acclaimed that the song was an “anthem against Brussels austerity” Since then the song has taken Europe by storm. On 2 March 2013, in one of the biggest protests ever organized in Europe, the song featured in the streets of its home country People around Europe have translated the music to English, Spanish, German, Finnish and several other languages Japan and Portuguese African speaking countries Since it was played on the radio on the night of 24 April 1974 the lyrics have gained a status of an anthem to freedom The Revolution of Carnations was the last political revolution in 20th century Europe Grândola opened the door for democracy in Portugal It still has a huge emotional impact in Portuguese culture and on its people Now it is once again being used to show disbelief and protest against the current political direction Watch below – Grândola sung in Lisbon in March with the popular tune Grandola Vila Morena a song banned by the dictatorship: “Grandola the Armed Forces Movement (MFA) – an underground organisation of military officers – moved on 25 April 1974 to end the quasi-fascist regime established by Antonio Salazar in the 1930s At first Portuguese were naturally sceptical of a military coup but they soon realised that it had created a huge space for working class struggles and protest movements Employees at the airline TAP had paved the way with strike action under the old regime fighting for a pay rise and for the purging of fascists They sold watches in the street to finance their strike Portugal was the least developed country in Western Europe Attempts to build the economy with injections of capital had created social contradictions with the working class growing substantially due to the boost from foreign funds alongside a continuing small and backward local capitalist class Thousands of workers learned the latest industrial techniques at the Lisnave and Setenave shipyards They learned the most radical politics too Lisbon was clinging to the last of the great colonial empires in Africa and in Asia (including East Timor) This military fiasco was destabilising the armed forces including officers who were sometimes mocked in the streets Even the majority of capitalists were dissatisfied with the state of things Considerable power in the ruling class was concentrated in the hands of two private industrial empires the large conglomerate Companhia União Fabril and banker and industrialist António de Sommer Champalimaud dominated the scene A decision to allow token trade unions after 1965 had discredited official trade unions in workers’ eyes and some workers headed for other parts of Europe Portugal’s population actually fell in the late ’60s But demands were rising to “introduce the revolution” into the workplaces On 15 May the 8,400 Lisnave shipyard workers occupied their workplace In some places fascists and their collaborators were being purged (saneamento) Where management couldn’t or wouldn’t agree to such purges it was a sign of just how strong their position was in society Saneamento implicitly raised the question of who held political power in the workplaces the lack of union credibility led workers to experiment with other forms of organisation ranging from the inter-enterprise network (interempresas) to the revolutionary councils promoted by the far left The MFA was the most powerful group in the country and was radicalising Its members formed the 5,000-strong Continental Operations Command (COPCON) which was controlled by radical left wing officers and commanded by Otelo de Carvalho In September 1974 the Lisnave shipyard organised an “illegal” strike It was sharply criticised by the Communist Party and banned by the government But the impact on COPCON troops was dramatic “After lunch a rumour circulated that we would be going out and we guessed it was to Lisnave … The demonstration began and a human torrent advanced with shouts of ‘The soldiers are the sons of the workers!’ “The commander saw that we were not going to follow his orders so he shut up … Before next day’s morning assembly many COPCON comrades were up and shouting the slogans of the demo: ‘The soldiers are the sons of the workers!’ and ‘Down with capitalist exploitation!’” General Spínola laid plans for a right wing mobilisation of 300,000 people Enough fascists were handed guns to sow trouble at the margins They blockaded all the major roads into Lisbon It was a convincing example of working class power Spínola’s demonstration of the “silent majority” never happened Well at first glance it was a bit like Brunswick or Newtown – there were posters everywhere Most notable was the extent of public debate If you dropped into the tourist information office they gave you a complete list of left and revolutionary organisations in Lisbon Correction: I once saw two of them down a back alley But the point is that the cops made no attempt to put their stamp on the social order Travelling by train from Lisbon to the seaside suburb of Estoril we saw a notice in the ticket booth announcing that prices would be reduced so that working class people could afford to go to the beach Among the hundreds of companies being run under workers’ control one found time to meet with us visiting revolutionaries and discuss their experience I had the striking experience of chatting with insurgent Portuguese workers in their boardroom and debating whether Russia was socialist or state capitalist In his important discussion of the revolution Peter Robinson describes social changes in the countryside and the transformation of the traditional peasant women: Now they not only ensured that they were paid regular wages but also played a part in the management of the cooperative.” A golf course in the fashionable Algarve region declared it was now open to all – except the members The Portuguese far left had grown in the final years of the dictatorship the most promising was the Revolutionary Party of the Proletariat (PRP) which built a strong relationship with the leftward moving soldiers and even officers – right up to Otelo de Carvalho Confronting them in many political arguments were the Communist Party with its top down methods and later the Socialist Party (comparable to our ALP) which grew as the Communists disappointed their supporters When the Communist Party restrained those who wanted to fight It had few actual responsibilities in the early days but won a resounding victory in the April 1975 elections for a constitutional assembly the left was holding its ground in Lisbon and the south Frustrated right wingers led by Spínola sent supposedly reliable troops against the left “We are no fascists; we are your comrades.” Spínola was forced to flee the country while industrial action stopped the coup makers for a few months Nine senior officers issued a document calling for restraint and acceptance of decisions of the constitutional assembly COPCON published a manifesto calling for the revolution to transcend this kind of ordinary capitalist democracy The far left and rank and file shop stewards from industry called for a demonstration in support of COPCON The Communist Party opposed such a demo as too extreme But sentiment among the militants was too strong – the Communist Party was ultimately forced to back the march Thus the scene was set for a confrontation as we arrived in Lisbon in early August the Communist Party had access to the organising committee where it began arguing to moderate its politics a tug-of-war took place between different contingents about the slogans We were part of a far left contingent chanting “Revolutionary United Front” whilst the marchers next to us were yelling “People’s United Front” – a slogan more moderate in tone but they were a small detachment and not armed it was a mass militant action that pulled the Lisbon political scene to the left The potential still existed to take the revolution forward But the Communist Party continued its unfortunate work A follow-up march that should have meant another step leftwards became a way to bury the movement The march was carefully designed to take the edge off things Where the original demonstration marched through the centre of town Where the first march was full of red banners Where the first demo had revolutionary speakers We were offered no revolutionary slogans to chant That week in August was the last great high point of the revolution Otelo de Carvalho was removed from his command positions Younger officers begged him to defy the order sizeable revolutionary party now became evident Ultimately the big winner was the Socialist Party Its leader Mario Suares became Prime Minister in the first regular elections A vast social upheaval that opened up some possibilities for socialism subsided into a democratic election within capitalism [Some factual detail and a range of quotations in this article are drawn from the excellent book Revolutionary Rehearsals. The successor book will be published in 2015 by Bookmarks.] Vanguard Properties Editorial Team 2 March 2023, 15:34The supply of housing in Portugal is still not enough to meet demand. The theme is not new, but there is another case that proves it. The demand for homes in 'Muda Reserve' a new development to be built by Vanguard Properties exceeds the available supply by more than 18 times This project will be the first in the country whose structures are 100% in wood. Until now, none of the properties in the 'Muda Reserve' development have been commercialised, since, for the promoter, it does not make sense "to officially launch the project with all the houses already sold". The construction of the first new villas in Comporta has already started, and should take between 8 to 12 months to be concluded. The objective, according to Vanguard Properties, is to have all 175 houses ready by the end of 2025. Branded Residences: Portugal is the European country with the most projects in the pipeline The phenomenon of Branded Residences is “in rapid growth” in Portugal Executive Director of the Portuguese Association of Residential Tourism and Resorts (APR) The Savills Global Residential Development Consultancy study Branded Residences: Portugal Snapshot 2025 concluding that Portugal is the European country with the most projects in the pipeline for the next five years: by 2031 the country will have over 1,200 branded resi they wanted something that would connect them to the land the traditions and rolling cork-oak forests of the Serra de Grandola They commissioned Aires Mateus to create the structure they decided to open up their 85-hectare forested hillside property to others they again turned to the renowned Portuguese architectural practice to build an equally simple but more brutalist construction A sitting room in one of the villasFRANCISCO NOGUEIRAThe result is Pateos (the name plays on the Portuguese word for patios) which consists of four architecturally striking homes set around courtyards that both protect visitors from the sometimes changeable weather and allow unimpeded views of nature two and three-bedroom houses — which can be booked singly or as one giant commune sleeping 14 — is cast in concrete light wood and polished putty-coloured plaster planted with wild herbs and grasses that mirror the natural sandy scrubland others feature showers that open into mini-courtyards planted with creepers All have extraordinary 35 sq m glass walls and secondary fine gauze doors that slide back into the concrete at the flick of a button so the landscapes can always be seen and the sea air enjoyed The houses have 35 sq m windows that open out into the landscapeJOAO GUIMARAESThe furnishings are Scandinavian in style with Carl Hansen & Son chairs beside simple black Lumina lamps and low linen-covered chairs on reed mats Bathrooms have circular skylights above the showers so you can see the stars before drying off with locally embroidered towels and beds are made up in stonewashed Portuguese linens Each villa is cast in concrete with glass finishesJOAO GUIMARAESBecause most guests will be individuals who prefer the privacy of villas to the public spaces of hotels the kitchens are fitted with all the basics so they can prepare produce themselves or call in a local chef to do it for them On our visit the Charters’ cook made simple delicious soups from homegrown vegetables and fire-baked breads and platters of local cheeses But by the summer pros trained by the Michelin-starred Spanish chef Sergi Sanz Blanco (from Ametsa in London) will be on hand for those wanting something more sophisticated Below the houses the gardens roll down to a striking triangular pool lined with loungers from which to watch the sun set over the Atlantic Soon the owners will start work on an on-site restaurant and wine cellar for those not wanting to leave the property charming Filipe Lopo (a former Como hotel manager) can arrange restaurant bookings and activities from horse riding on the beach and cycling expeditions on electric bicycles to pottery and cooking lessons Guests can see the sunset from loungers by the poolFRANCISCO NOGUEIRAWith one of the longest stretches of sand in Portugal Melides is fast becoming the new Riviera hotspot — with Pateos its prettiest private hangout From £396 (for two) to £1,585 (for six) a night, pateos.pt If you have any questions or need help you can email us Sophia Deboick The signal that the left-wing military coup against the authoritarian Estado Novo regime was beginning was the broadcast of banned folk musician José Afonso’s Grândola Vila Morena on Catholic radio station Rádio Renascença Beginning with the sound of marching footsteps and it had been written by Afonso – who had seen many of his political canções de intervenção (‘intervention songs’) banned – in celebration of the working class musical fraternity in the southern town of the title A less obvious choice was the song that had been broadcast on Emissores Associados de Lisboa the previous evening to signal that military units should ready themselves for action The lush orchestration of E Depois do Adeus (‘And After the Farewell’) by contemporary fado singer Paulo de Carvalho hardly had the same rousing feel as Afonso’s song but its sense of the agony of endings was perhaps even more appropriate to Portugal’s painful turn to democracy after nearly half a century of authoritarianism than the rebel army officers realised the anniversary of the Carnation Revolution has been marked by the release of a song which echoes both the call to solidarity of Grândola Vila Morena and the sense of emotional turmoil of E Depois do Adeus while also confronting the problems of the present Portuguese-Swedish musical collective Lusitanian Ghosts’ Exotic Quixotic the title track of their new album released this month is “an ode to being an artist in a digital century threatened once again by the rise of social media powered populism” according to the collective’s Lisbon-born co-founder Neil Leyton Exotic Quixotic “will send vibes of strength and courage to every artist currently enduring this pandemic” The crossborder impact of that pandemic is highlighted by the contributions to the song of Sasa Vipotnik of Slovenia’s downtempo trip hop act AKA Neomi Joana Negrão from the revivers of ancient Portuguese folk tradition and Finnish authorguitarist Petri Leppanen But Lusitanian Ghosts’ agonised indie ballad not only relates the role of artists in the crises of today to their role in those of nearly 50 years ago but also celebrates the distant Portuguese past Lusitania was the Roman province covering the south of Portugal including the historic regions of Torres Vedras and Setúbal which feature in the Exotic Quixotic video and the band have made the rediscovery of the stringed instruments of Portuguese musical history – which they have dubbed ‘Lusitanian ghosts’ – a central part of their raison d’être Traditional Portuguese chordophones trace their origins back to a time well before the birth of the country’s defining fado tradition and they were later shaped by Moorish influence Leyton came to these instruments via the literal inheritance of his Portuguese roots being given two instruments before his grandfather died and the band’s eponymous debut of 2018 was predicated on the integration of these chordophones into a rock structure a process captured in a documentary of that year Lusitanian Ghosts have abandoned the modern guitar altogether for the violas Amarantina as well as rejecting rock drums on some tracks in favour of the Moorish square tambourine melodic indie rock with a political conscience and the sepia tinge of the antique released as a single six months into the Covid crisis the viola Braguesa played by Vasco Ribeiro Casais of electrofolk project OMIRI evokes the 12-string-guitared dramatic bitter-sweetness of the goth rockers of the 1980s Living One Life (Just Ain’t Enough These Days) which features Lisbonbased ska band Primitive Reason’s Abel Beja on the Terceira with a melodic bassline worthy of New Order’s Peter Hook Leyton sums up “This album is about living your life against the odds” but it is also about ‘fighting the good fight’ “It is hard to help everyone,” Leyton says “but you can at the very least do no harm while trying to leave this world a better place than the one you found” This social consciousness forges a link between Lusitanian Ghosts and the purveyors of the canções de intervenção with its opening footsteps recorded on the gravel path outside the famous Parisian studio the Château d’Hérouville made a return to prominence during Portugal’s anti-austerity protests – the biggest demonstrations since 1974 – during the eurozone debt crisis (1971) Godhino’s canção de intervenção was one of many political songs that saw his debut album banned this anti-capitalist anthem bemoaned workers “wasting lots of strength for little money” E Depois do Adeus (1974) Carvalho’s song had been Portugal’s entry at the 1974 Eurovision But the ballad nevertheless claimed a place in history when it was used as a signal of the coming military coup showcases his beguilingly overwrought vocals reminiscent of Scott Walker via David Bowie and Brett Anderson on this love song to “Exotic which also critiques the “new ladders leading to false gods” of populism For The Wicked (2021) This slithering track is “an open critique against religious or political extremism,” according to Neil Leyton Both its lyrics and earnest vocals echo the Manic Street Preachers (“Public schools and hospitals/ Eradication/ Yeah they might not exist for future generations”) If you have any questions or need help you can email us. A play about immigration that shakes away smugness, with a powerful over-arching message - be kind. Food writer JOSH BARRIE brings readers a recipe from Irish chef Anna Haugh, and confesses it's one of his favourite dishes. © Fernando Guerra | FG+SGIn terms of programmatic organisation the “suspended” upper volume concentrates the main spaces while the lower volume acts as an “expansion zone” hosting more intimate areas or service areas acting as the crossing-point for all movements: entering going through the inside and moving out into the garden with the long pergola providing shade and a water tank reflecting the pine trees The experience of this house aims to concentrate on its essence You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email Alcácer do Sal and Grândola argue that the Sado river crossing should be more accessible and included in the Navegante pass The petition launched by the Left Bloc has gathered more than 7,300 signatures The government is available and attentive to the problem together with his counterparts from Alcácer do Sal and Grândola argued last September that the government and the Lisbon Metropolitan Area (AML) should find solutions to make river access to Troia more accessible including the possibility of associating the Navegante pass with the crossing At a joint press conference on September 12 with the mayors of Alcácer do Sal and Grândola Vítor Proença (CDU) and António Figueira Mendes (CDU) André Valente Martins (CDU) defended the need for the two entities to intervene in a matter of national interest the River Sado has facilitated the connection between the Lisbon metropolitan area and the south of the country it is increasingly a barrier to mobility between the two banks due to the high prices charged for river transportation"he said both the central government and the AML must assume their responsibilities to change the current situation and create the necessary conditions for the mobility of people and goods to the Troia peninsula"This will improve access for people from the Lisbon metropolitan area to the Litoral Alentejano region involves "handing over the public transport service for the river crossing to public bodies with powers in this area such as AML"because this service "must no longer be conditioned by a concession contract managed by the port administration" The mayor also argued that the possibility of including this crossing in the Navegante pass "making it possible to reduce costs for people who need to cross the two banks of the Sado every day" In a joint communication held in September the mayors of the municipalities that make up the Sado riverside arc revealed that they had decided to take a public stance on the problem of the river crossing between Setúbal and Troia "after having analyzed this situation together over the last few months This crossing "is an essential link to economic development as well as to the social cohesion of territories" of Setúbal with the function of the national roads that ensure road connections to the entire Alentejo coast Public transportation of passengers and vehicles on the Sado is carried out by the private company Atlantic FerriesIt is possible to cross the river either in ferry (which carry vehicles including bicycles) or catamarans (which only carry passengers while by catamaran it only takes 15 minutes when not only are there more timetables throughout the day but the frequency of the catamarans is also higher A catamaran trip costs 8.80 euros from Setúbal to Troia In ferryThe cost of transporting a car is 19.60 euros plus 4.30 euros for each additional passenger Taking a bicycle costs 10.90 euros (5.60 for the vehicle plus 5.30 euros for the rider); if it's a cargo bike or with a trailer the price rises to 11.70 euros (including the rider) with students living in Troia paying half this amount; the pass does not include the vehicle so a person who wants to take a bicycle every day will have to bear this additional cost The pass must be loaded onto an Atlantic Ferries card and cannot be loaded onto a Navegante card The three mayors argue that the following must be found "solutions and paths that make the Sado in terms of the mobility of people and goods an accessible link and a clear alternative to other road options both from an economic and environmental point of view" The fares charged for crossing the River Sado "may be higher than making the trip to that territory by highway passing through Alcácer and then heading to Comporta" "anyone who wants to cross the Sado with their car on the ferry you will have to pay 19.60 euros plus 5.60 euros for the first passenger and 4.30 euros for each of the others"This amounts to 33.80 euros per trip for a car with four people "more than a few trips to European destinations on low-cost airlines" the cost of the trip for four people is still slightly lower than if we use the boat keeps many potential users away from the crossing who prefer to use their car with the convenience that is always associated with it and the consequent ecological footprint."lament the mayors of Setúbal This situation "driving away those who need to cross the river to work to support the activities that take place on that side or to go to the beach or for tourism" in Troy social and environmental importance of Troia for the region passage and transition between two large territorial units where almost a third of the population of the Lisbon Metropolitan Area lives The Troia peninsula has a "key role" the relationship between the entire Lisbon metropolitan area and the Alentejo coast or in access to tourist facilities and bathing areas or even in the supply of various materials to that area" The relationship between the people of the Litoral Alentejano municipalities and Setúbal also "are historically very relevant"thousands of people continue to use health services based in Setúbal as well as other types of services and administrative support The crossing of the Sado also provides access for a large number of people who work on both sides of the river continue to be an obstacle to the movement of these people" Given the scale of the problem that "result in restrictions on the movement of people and goods" In a vast area of the country which includes the municipalities of AML and Litoral Alentejano Alcácer do Sal and Grândola believe that the government cannot be left out "The state can no longer shirk its responsibility to contribute to balanced solutions for the benefit of the population." In July, during the Feira de Santiago in Setúbal, the Bloco de Esquerda had launched an public petition for the inclusion of the Sado crossing in Navegantewith three arguments to justify this change: in first place "the historical relationship between the population of Setúbal and a large part of the Setúbal Peninsula who have frequented the beaches of Troia over the years to which they had easy access"; in according to "the unaffordable prices set by the river transport concessionaire for most people living in Setúbal who are no longer able to enjoy Troia beach"; in third "the flagrant inequality in the right of access to public transport for the people of Setúbal compared to what happens in the rest of the Lisbon Metropolitan Area A petition has over 7,300 signatures as of todaymaking it suitable for discussion in Parliament the government announced that will appoint a working group to monitor the situation of the Sado river crossing The decision was taken after a meeting of the mayors of Setúbal Alcácer do Sal and Grândola with Minister João Galamba The meeting took stock of the contacts made so far by the mayors and the Minister for Infrastructure in order to "to resolve the problem of high fares on the Sado crossing as soon as possible"said the Mayor of Setúbal in a press release In order to give "more dedicated attention to the problem and speeding up the solution" it was decided to set up a working group whose members which should include representatives of the three municipalities and the Ministry of Infrastructure "We will continue to work to solve this problem which is in the interest of the entire AML region and the Litoral Alentejano" assured André Valente Martins at the end of the match This meeting on October 30 was the second between the mayors of Setúbal following a meeting on October 17 in which the government had already expressed its willingness to help resolve the issue of the prices charged for the river transport service on the Sado between Setúbal and Troia The Sado crossing at Navegante could be made available through an intercity complement, as is already the case with other transport services in the metropolitan area. Carris Metropolitana has lines that go out to the Alentejo Central and Oeste regions and which can be used with the normal Navegante pass for a supplement of 20 euros a person living in Setúbal who has the 30 euro Navegante Municipal can pay an extra 20 euros/month to travel on Carris Metropolitana line 4906 to Vendas Novas If they wanted to combine their Navegante pass with the Troia crossing they would have to spend 122.80 euros every month There is also a supplement of just 0.50 euros for anyone who has a Navegante pass and wants to travel regularly between the train stations of Carregado This supplement is only available to users of the Navegante Metropolitano pass; in other words the total monthly cost is 40.50 euros for those who live in the municipality of Azambuja and work in the Lisbon metropolitan area MB Way: 933 140 217 (indicar “LPP”) Ou clica aqui Podes escrever-nos para [email protected] O LPP / Lisbon For People é um jornal local dedicado à cidade e à área metropolitana de Lisboa editado de forma totalmente independente e sem fins lucrativos ' + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.webview_notification_text + ' " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_title + " " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_text + "