Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience We're always trying to bring you more amazing hotels But not every hotel can immediately connect their reservation system with ours we provide real-time rates and availability via a partnership with Booking.com You'll still enjoy the full fabulous MICHELIN Guide experience when you book including our legendary service and delightful style This hotel offers rates & availability on request only Submit a request below and a travel specialist will assist We’re not currently taking reservations for this hotel Please explore other hotels in our selection Non-members can add the privileges at checkout through our 30 day free trial By continuing I accept the Terms & Condition and Privacy Policy. I would like to receive Newsletter from MICHELIN Guide Save lists of your favorite restaurants & hotels This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page lisbon-based architecture firm ARX portugal has completed an extension on the ‘ílhavo maritime museum’ the renovation–a refurbishment of an old school–sees the addition of a codfish aquarium that connects the existing two buildings on site the placement of the supplementary structure relates to the already established context of the research centre and aids in defining its immediate public spaces the extension connects the two existing buildings on siteall images by FG + SG – fotografia de arquitectura (© fernando guerra + sérgio guerra
) / courtesy of ARX portugal situated among the context of small residences the ‘ílhavo maritime museum’ is shaped by the interstices of its urban domestic fabric establishing a new public domain for the city’s inhabitants it breaks into two horizontally overlapping bodies defined by material — a white concrete volume emerges from the ground and sets the basis for defining a square while a floating black body of metal scales is elevated above this plaza elevated above a plaza between the two volumes the extension establishes a new public domain for visitors visitors circulate through the main internal programs via a spiraling ramp that is suspended over the main tank that offers an immersive experience of the featured cod habitat an informal auditorium provides extensive visibility of the aquarium and marks a pause for contemplation of the species presented the technical components of the extension are housed in the basement of the space in order to guarantee a subliminal operation of all life support systems the structures are defined by material–white concrete and metal scales aerial view of the addition which houses a cod aquarium spiral ramp which indicates visitor circulation throughout the interior portugalowner: ílhavo municipalityproject: 2009-11construction: 2011-12architecture: ARX portugal estudos e serviços de engenharia lda.electrical and telecommunications planning serviços de engenharia electrotécnica e electrónica lda projectos de engenharia lda.sanitary planning: atelier 964photography: FG + SG – fotografia de arquitectura (© fernando guerra + sérgio guerra
) AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style NEW BEDFORD — Thousands of Portuguese fishermen ventured into the harsh waters of the Grand Banks of Newfoundland — six months at a time — putting their lives on the line to earn a living in cod fishing The working day could be as long as 18 hours and many would spend that time fighting the elements  in a small dory as they baited hundreds of hooks on long lines Those lucky enough to survive often shared stories of danger “I don’t know any life harder than that or men as brave as them,” recalls Joaquim Pereira who served as an officer in three fishing trips in the late 60s and early 70s other cod fishermen immigrated to the United States to build a new life and found a new home in the Whaling City Their stories are the focus of the new documentary “Voices in the Fog: New Bedford Chapter” by Pedro Francisco Marnoto in the Cook Memorial Theater at the New Bedford Whaling Museum Pereira and several former cod fishermen share memories and anecdotes of their lives at sea “When you are six months at sea… you need one or two friends to vent to to live their suffering like it was yours,” recalls José Lima in the movie “Those moments are unforgettable for me and everyone else.” where most of the trawler captains in that time were born and bred told O Jornal that he grew up listening to cod fishermen’s stories and became fascinated with them “As I grew up and read more about the lives of these men I began to realize the harshness of this activity the political context of the country that was felt on board the titanic dangers threatening their survival the often inhuman conditions that killed many and which others overcame either by strength and skill or by luck,” he said “I saw their toil as a stage of survival taken to an extreme a dimension where many human dramas certainly emerged.” All this awakened in Marnoto a desire to talk to these men and listen to their stories who earned a Film/TV degree from New York University Tisch School of the Arts and currently works as a video editor in New York set out to New Bedford last year to find and interview these men “With the help of [former] Consul Pedro Carneiro I started to contact some men at the United Fisherman’s Club one interviewee led me to another and so forth,” Marnoto said “There is a very Portuguese spirit in the community of New Bedford Each fisherman has his stories and his way of remembering and telling them with his own personality carved by the plots of a hard life,” said Marnoto “I learned a lot when I spoke with these men… not just about their work.” Time constraint was the greatest challenge he faced to complete the film “Due to the limited resources I had to carry out the project I had very little time to do what I wanted,” Marnoto said adding that he only spent a week an a half in New Bedford Additional film crew includes Assistant Director Hugo Marques who came from Portugal to be an intern in the Portuguese American Post-Graduate Society’s Summer Program Production was by PAPS and the Arte Institute Marnoto will be at the screening and take part in a Q&A session He said he is very much looking forward to returning to New Bedford “I’ve been living in the United States for ten years and it’s the first time I feel this strong spirit of community “Although I had never met these men before The sudden friendship that we formed has stayed with me and I feel some sorrow for not being able to live in New Bedford and have these conversations every day.” The filmmaker said that he will forever treasure the interviewees’ openness many times inviting him to their homes to meet their families “It’s something I will never forget,” Marnoto said the satisfaction of hearing these stories.. there is a sense of mission accomplished.” The documentary features English subtitles The screening is supported by the Center for Portuguese Studies and Culture/Tagus Press at UMass Dartmouth and the Consulate of Portugal in New Bedford there will be light refreshments by InnerBay in the Jacobs Family Gallery Marnoto told O Jornal he can’t wait to see the fishermen’s reaction to the documentary “I admit that I am nervous because I feel that I owe them something for the enormous gift I received from them,” he said “I know it’s impossible even to get close to what they’ve done for me But the enthusiasm of seeing their reaction Maré (Tide) is a new release celebrating the lives and hard work of Portuguese fishermen and fishing communities National Fishermen’s Day in Portugal a cultural cooperative and folk label based in Nazaré combines lively traditional and original music with Portuguese videography and literature It features stirring performances by a gathering of some of the finest musicians and singers in the Portuguese contemporary folk scene the project also features João Espada (videography) and Sónia Pereira (Portuguese literature) The project was initiated as part of the 80th anniversary of Mútua dos Pescadores in November 2022 It includes contributions from the Mútua Choir comprising individuals connected to the fishing sector including the launch single “Toma lá the project features literary contributions from João Delgado (Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Mútua Fishermen’s Cooperative) as well as videos of traditional songs and visual illustrations by João Espada with José Moz Carrapa assisting with the recording of the Mútua Choir in Lisbon Musicians; Abílio Caseiro on cavaquinho, mandolin, Portuguese guitar, electric guitar; Celina da Piedade on vocal, accordion; Quiné Teles on percussion, vocals; José Francisco on acoustic guitar Supported by Mútua dos Pescadores, INATEL Foundation, Docapesca, and Nazaré Parish Council, the edition is available on all streaming platforms. The physical edition can be purchased directly from Sons Vadios at www.sonsvadios.pt Please enter an answer in digits:4 − 2 = Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker The Portuguese audio technicians have been able to learn in detail and in action the qualities offered by the new IS7 system of Adamson, available in the Iberian market through SeeSound with which this manufacturer completes its well-known S series which has been expanded for application in fixed installations and corporate environment The place chosen by SeeSound has been the Ílhav Cultural Centreor where in addition to presenting this system it has also been used in the concerts of the artists Mazgani and Selma Uamusse impressed with the clarity and punch of the system" Specifically "The technicians highlighted how the tail of the vocal reverbs remained perceptible in the mix The system gives the feeling of mixing with a larger equipment" manufacturer Adamson is present in Portugal especially at large-scale events with the Touring series and in small and large format fixed installations with the IS7 and IS10 systems "So all the brand's know-how is present in the construction of this new series which now makes its debut with the new IS7 and its IS118 subwoofer add-on" Adamson IS7 is a two-way line array enclosure and an NH3 compression driver with 1.4" output Waveguide optimization delivers a dispersion pattern of 100×12,5° (HxV) allowing for greater vertical dispersion without sacrificing high frequency Light weight the IS118's subwoofer delivers plenty of power using the 18" ND18-S Kevlar speaker and a 4" neodymium coil that has been mounted in an ultra-compact enclosure The IS7 system is delivered with NL4 connectors and screw terminals while IS118 has screw terminals available upon request Facilitates the installation of enclosures leaving them completely clean for better integration with the environment Subscribe to our Feed And you won't miss a thing © 2024 Digital AV Magazine - Underwood Comunicación SL Sign In Subscribe Now Dialogue and debate are integral to a free society and we welcome and encourage you to share your views on the issues of the day. 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To learn about our commenting policies and how our community-based moderation works, please read our Community Guidelines The Portuguese Popular Costume Exhibition/Show consists of a cultural show that aims to raise awareness of the richness and diversity of Portuguese culture with regard to traditional Portuguese clothing and all the arts techniques and craft procedures involved in its making The associated institutions of the Portuguese Folklore Federation (both in Portuguese territory and in Portuguese communities abroad) participate in this show with 1200 participants the participants are organized into thematic groups that go from childhood to old age revealing the details of popular clothing regarding issues such as social status highlighting the ways of making and dressing the traditional costume This is an event co-organized by the municipality of Ílhavo the INATEL Foundation and the bicentennial porcelain company of Vista Alegre in a production that combines the local state two NGOs accredited by UNESCO and a local company symbol of a local and even national cultural identity dedicated to the art of ceramics The aim is to combine the various political cultural and economic synergies around an event that aims to promote awareness of the importance of the intangible cultural heritage linked to traditional clothing and the various arts and crafts linked to the know-how of Portuguese clothing as well as to the different Portuguese arts and crafts represented in the thematic boards It is also the biggest event in Portugal regarding this theme so dear to the Portuguese people and still present in the collective memory of many of our citizens Mot de passe oublié ? the project is inspired by the region’s porcelain industries and aims to make reference to industrial architecture by the form of the pitched roof and the use of metallic materials on the exterior of the house all images courtesy of maria fradinho fradinho designs the main façade to align with the elevation of neighboring buildings however it is stylized to allow the permeability of light and views forms the visual identity of the building and gives it it’s name and allowing the face behind to be made up of largely glazed elements as it is mostly obscured from the public street the entrance hall is a small ‘wooden box’ which provides a feeling of intimacy and welcoming the volume then changes dramatically and users are met with a large almost triple-height space and views out to the back garden the architect articulates these rooms to create a clear transition from private to public the living room becomes the heart of the home and it’s openness ensures a visual link to other areas of the house the arch house is defined by the contrasts between private and public the theatrical front façade subtly entices you in while the fully glazed rear elevation brings in vast amounts of light and creates a direct connection to the outside architect: maria fradinho  designboom has received this project from our ‘DIY submissions‘ feature, where we welcome our readers to submit their own work for publication. see more project submissions from our readers here. 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. 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Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon We help you navigate a myriad of possibilities Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news Sign up for our email to enjoy your city without spending a thing (as well as some options when you’re feeling flush) Our newsletter hand-delivers the best bits to your inbox Sign up to unlock our digital magazines and also receive the latest news By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. Porto The Aveiro area’s most recent hotel occupies the previous home of the founder of Vista Alegre a shop and a museum where Portuguese history is told through porcelain pieces Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! instagramAbout us Contact us Read today's Portuguese stories delivered to your email. Hundreds of tonnes of oysters are produced annually in the Ria de Aveiro, namely in Canal de Mira, in the municipality of Ílhavo, which are almost entirely destined for export, namely to markets such as France and Belgium. As early as 1870, the Marquis de Nisa proposed to keep oysters from Aveiro and the Algarve estuaries, with a view to exporting them to France, proposing to pay a certain amount to the Kingdom's coffers for the concession. Despite this, the consumption of oysters is not included in the diet of local populations and has been overlooked in the menus of restaurants in the municipality. Continuing a project initiated by the previous executive, the Câmara de Ílhavo is committed to promoting the local consumption of oysters and other bivalves in the estuary, which could become a gastronomic tourist attraction. “The main objective is notoriety, that is, we want oysters and other bivalves that are caught or produced in our Ria to be appreciated locally”, said councillor Mariana Ramos. Mariana Ramos stressed that the production and harvesting of shellfish “is an activity that has enormous economic weight from the point of view of the involvement of many families in the municipality”, which is why the city council also wants to stimulate their local consumption. There are currently 50 shellfish gatherers in the municipality of Ílhavo and 26 oyster producers, legally exercising the activity. 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, written in English, Dutch, German, French, Swedish, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Romanian, Turkish and Chinese. Text description provided by the architects. At the end of 2018, Maria Fradinho designs and builds her own office and home, on a 940 m 2 lot, located on the outskirts of Ílhavo, Portugal.The land is located "by the door" of Vista Alegre, a place beloved by the architect, whose name is due to its origin, Vista Alegre Porcelain Factory, one of the most important industries in the region, and the country. It is in this factory that the author is inspired, because "that place so requested." She seeks references in industrial architecture to materialize the dwelling as a uniform body, coated with metallic materials and where the interior is independent of its outer casing. © Ivo Tavares StudioThe patio is the moment of rupture of the outside environment, preparing us for the new reality of the interior. It is a "bridge" linking two seemingly contiguous but truly different realities.The entrance hall is a small "wooden box", where we fell cosy and welcome, but immediately after we are marvelled by the light and the high ceiling of the living room. © Ivo Tavares StudioIn a shameless way, the back facade is fully glazed in order to relate with the green backyard, ensuring the direct relation with the outside.All the boxes inside get the chance to relate to this facade with the same hierarchy, as they all are turned into the same big window. © Ivo Tavares StudioDue to construction restrictions, the basement floor designed for the atelier wasn’t built. This decision forced a global redesign but it was ensured the minimum changes to the original project of the house. the combination of these three assumptions: the theatricality of the urban facade the complexity of the pretended use versus the industrial inspiration and the limitations of the plot makes this house a complex and unique piece of architecture 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 the Ecomare project connects the port of Aveiro with the coastal lagoon of Ria de Aveiro to help conserve protect and ensure the sustainable use of marine biological resources By linking existing grey infrastructure with nearby green and blue areas Ecomare exemplifies what modern port cities could look like Ecomare merges the grey area of Port of Aveiro with the green of an iconic coastal lagoon rehabilitation and return to the wild of seabirds and dolphins) and sustainable use of indigenous marine biological resources (the blue) Ecomare already responded to 944 animal rescues Ecomare constitutes demonstration facilities showcase for sustainable aquaculture and blue biotechnology solutions A collaboration between the University of Aveiro the Municipality of Ílhavo and the administration of the Port of Aveiro led to the creation of the Ecomare rescue and rehabilitation centre in the existing port The project is an example of how existing infrastructure in developed coastal areas with privileged access to the sea can be used for conservation and the valuation of ecosystem goods and services.  The facility’s primary goal is marine conservation The complex has a rescue team that responds to emergencies 24/7 portable diagnostic tools and a custom-designed ambulance to rescue marine organisms the team has made nearly 1 000 animal rescues of which nearly a third have been successfully rehabilitated and returned to the ocean The facility is the first national response site for fauna affected by oil spills on the coast of Portugal Thanks to several large tanks – the largest one holds 1.5 million cubic metres of water – the complex can house and rehabilitate 1 000 animals annually A unique feature is the presence of a marine mammal tissue bank containing frozen samples for research It has the country’s only living library of marine invertebrates The latter is being used to supply biomass for sustainable aquaculture and biotechnology trials This kind of technological development is contributing to the region’s blue bioeconomy delivering new services and products inspired by the ocean.  What started as a regional partnership between different entities in the Aveiro region has grown to a national collaboration National institutes are working with Ecomare to protect marine life and resources along the entire Portuguese coast This includes promotion of sustainable ocean management raising awareness about the impact of marine litter and developing blue biotechnology and aquaculture solutions The project is organising paid training courses on handling rehabilitating and even performing necropsy of marine organisms.  Ecomare is collaborating with the Portuguese Maritime Authority and Food Safety Authority to fight unreported and illegal fishing by using biotechnological tools that pinpoint the geographic origin of seafood the project has helped dismantle several criminal networks active in the illegal trade of bivalves and glass eels along the coastline The project is working with private companies in its attempt to pioneer the region’s blue bioeconomy development Ecomare is setting up the country’s first aquaculture project aimed at producing Atlantic salmon in offshore submerged cases will result in a significantly lower carbon footprint it will increase the region’s marine biodiversity as offshore aquaculture prohibits other more intrusive commercial fishing activities The project’s positive impact on the coastal region is highlighting its relevancy and timing the region’s population actively supports the project’s efforts social and economic relevance of the lagoon The centre often receives civilian calls on injured marine animals and several citizen science initiatives are currently ongoing all because of the awareness the project has raised Total investment for the project “Ecomare: Innovation and Sustainability Laboratory of Marine Biological Resources” is EUR 4 861 099 with the EU’s European Regional Development Fund contributing EUR 4 100 308 through the “Centro” Operational Programme for the 2007-2013 programming period The investment falls under the priority “Protecting and enhancing the environment” BankFive has announced that banking veteran Pedro V Pelicas will join the bank as vice president and branch manager of the Acushnet Avenue office in the North End of New Bedford Pelicas has worked in the banking industry for over 20 years and has deep roots in the New Bedford community Pelicas was the senior premier client manager for Southeastern Massachusetts at Bank of America based out of the Pleasant Street office in New Bedford He is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and the American Institute of Banking Pelicas is actively involved in numerous community organizations including serving as the president of both the Friends of Ilhavo Organization and United Fisherman's Club He is a regular volunteer with the United Way of Greater New Bedford Shwartz Center and other local non-profit organizations He has been a member of the Portuguese Athletic Club for 33 years and has worked with the South End Business Association Pelicas resides in New Bedford with his wife Elizabeth and their son Kevin Sign in Join now, it's FREE! It is with sad and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joao Humberto (John) Santo Semedo on July 16 Portugal in 1961 and made Canada his home in 1979 Loving husband and partner to Robin for 41 years loving father to Adelino (Dara) and Angela (Mervin) Alzera (nee Santo) and by siblings Antonino and Sara and by his niece Carmen and great-nephew Andre John will be missed lovingly by his many nieces and nephews uncle and friend to his extended family in Ontario Upon arriving in Canada John studied English as a Second Language at George Brown College He began working in the Polymer industry as a press line worker and molder As a dedicated and relentless worker he continued and furthered his career in the same industry for 41 years For the past 20 years John worked as a scheduler and planner for Polycorp in Elora He studied high school in Ilhavo and earned his Secondary School Education Diploma in 1979 With a never ending thirst for knowledge John studied English Mathematics and Mathematics for Technology at the school for Continuing Education with the Upper Grand District School Board and earned his Ontario Secondary School Diploma in 1999 John then attended The Conestoga College of Applied Arts and Technology studied and earned his Microsoft Certification Preparatory Program Certificate in the same year He furthered his studies at Conestoga College and successfully completed the requirement to be recognized as a Microsoft Certified Professional Engineer he enjoyed watching Futebol and was a fan of La Liga gardening and volunteering in the community He will be missed and remembered by his many friends colleagues and neighbors and it is with certainty that all who knew him will miss his quick wit Chan along with his team at the Guelph General Hospital his PSW’s and Nurse Susan (collectively his second family) for all your support John was also part of another special group of friends at Wellington Hospice it was truly the highlight of his weekly activities from his first meeting with you up to his last Friends will be received at Gilbert MacIntyre and Son, Hart Chapel, 1099 Gordon St., Guelph on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 from 2 to 4 & 6 to 8 p.m. and on Thursday, July 21, 2022 from 10 a.m. until time of the Funeral Service in the chapel at 11 a.m. The service will be livestreamed via ZOOM beginning at 11 a.m. and the link will be accessible at gilbertmacintyreandson.com A reception will follow the service in the Hart Fellowship Lounge Read today's Portuguese stories delivered to your email Over the past three years, 67 fines were issued for having animals on the beach along the Portuguese coast, with nearly half the cases happening in Cascais and Vila Real de Santo António the “circulation and permanence of animals outside the authorised zones except for trained or in training assistance dogs guide and help people with disabilities” is forbidden one can frequently see beachgoers with their dogs on concessioned beaches during the bathing season disrespecting the signs disallowing dogs at the beach entrances the decade-long owner of the Costa Nova beach concession in Ílhavo do their business in the sand and right afterwards kids will dig little holes and roll in the sand The businessman also commented some people “become very offended” because of animals not being allowed in the restaurant premises we can’t go against the law,” he explained president of the Ílhavo Lifeguards Association also confirmed that there are dogs on the beaches every day although few beachgoers complain to lifeguards and if they do it’s because they’re barking we talk to the owner and tell him the dog is bothering other people and the owner or controls the dog since they’re not even allowed on the beach What normally happens is that people settle their dog against the windshield or they take their dog and leave,” he explained André Baroet also mentioned that they only contact the Maritime Police once a second complaint is made about the same animal on the same day is a concern to public health due to the diseases animals can transmit to humans through saliva and feces According to data shared by the National Maritime Authority (AMN) between 2020 and 2023 67 fines were handed out due to animals on the beach along the whole Portuguese coast The AMN specifies that 34 fines were registered in 2020 Almost half the fines registered in 2020 were in the Command area of Cascais (18) and Vila Real de Santo António (10) an abnormally large number for which AMN doesn’t have an explanation currently only 13 emitted fines for animals on the beach since 2020 (Caminha Aveiro Port Captainship commander Vitor Conceição Dias said they’d been situations registered of people with animals on the beach but that “there hadn’t been any consequences” because the Maritime Police’s acting “isn’t always immediate.” when agents get to the location all the proof is already gone,” the same man answered recognising the hard task of keeping watch of the beaches daily taking into consideration how Aveiro council only 16 Maritime Police agents and the boss patrolling about 70 kilometres of coast and 110 kilometres of lagoon He also said that the Captainship receives “five to six varied complaints adding that “it’s not very frequent to have complaints about people bothered by seeing a dog on the beach.” 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 I am glad the authorities can overlook dogs as long as the owners are considerate Sadly i do see humans make and leave more mess than any dogs especially cigarette ends that could be picked up and played with by children I think a bigger problem in Portugal is the litter and waste that humans leave on beaches which very often is plastic cigarette butts and glass which is more dangerous to children and marine life and will not biodegrade for many years to come And when it rains it becomes even more disgusting Portuguese dog owners even let their dogs poo in places where there are clear signs that it is forbidden When will these people be educated to treat their animals well and respect public law dogs....enough..a dog is happiness and if they are behaved then let them be The biggest problem I have at the beach is Smoking everywhere and you cannot even get fresh air at the beach without someone smoking and then throwing there cigarette butt in the sand You want to complain about health problems from dogs?? I have not heard one case in the hospital from a dog being on the beach That person that thinks we have to deal with them smoking every place we sit outside in the fresh air Then the air is ruined by some huff and puff smoker that thinks their bad habit has to accommodated 2 million people a year die from cigarette smoking and many other health complications They expose the children playing or sitting around them without a care So bring any dog and sit beside me but leave your bad habit of smoking someplace else!!! if you allow your dog to defecate on any public areas I see no problem with a dog on a beach with a responsible owner What if you live next to the beach and all these irresponsible tourists and day trippers leave their mess and car pollution where you pay to live children are far more of a nuisance on the beach than dogs peeing on the sand and in some cases defecting in the sea as well as dirty diapers left covered by loose sand There is a reason the beaches are dragged each day everyone’s “minders” should be held to the same standards/rules on the beach and surrounding areas Just because you walk on two legs rather than four if a dog is on the beach the owner should be fined not wait for a 2nd complaint The police should be more proactive and not wait for someone to be killed What a pity that the Portuguese businessman doesn't mention the humans who defecate in the sand dunes as frequently happens in Salir do Porto or the parents who leave discarded nappies and any amount of litter no one wants your brat toileting in the sand or water lolly wrappers and dad’s beer bottles strewn all over the place Dogs are not the problem .Filthy inconsiderate people are I’ve come across a lot of dog mess across various beaches It’s disgustingly & dogs here are not trained Portugal is the worst country in Europe for dog mess During the beach season NO dogs should be allowed on the beach and every violation should be fined And people throwing away cigarette butts should be fined as well Send us your comments or opinion on this article Reaching over 400,000 people a week with news about Portugal Eurovoix Victoria Nicole has been selected to represent Portugal at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2024 in Madrid Victoria Nicole was selected was to represent Portugal in Madrid after winning the fifth season of The Voice Kids Portugal A total of eight singers took part in the final public voting selected four artists to move on to the second round Victoria is 13 years old and was born in Venezuela She moved to Portugal when she was 8 years old and currently lives in Ílhavo in the central part of the country The song that Victoria will perform in Madrid will be written and revealed at a later date Júlia Machado represented Portugal at the the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2023 in Nice with the song “Where I Belong” Image Source: RTP | Source: RTP Portugal debuted at the 2006 edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in Bucharest The country placed second-last that year and the year later They did not return until 2017 where they were represented by Mariana Venancio they were represented by Nicolas Alves with the song “Anos 70” Neil is from Ireland but has lived in several countries around Europe He has has been an editor for Eurovoix since May 2017 He has been following the Eurovision Song Contest since 2005 and attended every contest as press since 2019 such as the Junior Eurovision Song Contest which he has watched since the very first edition in 2003.