PORTUGAL TRANSPORT
Aug 9 (EFE) - The Lisbon Metropolitano received this Friday the first triple unit of wagons
coming from Spain and acquired from the consortium Stadler Rail Valencia/Siemens Mobility
that it expects to receive between now and 2025.The unit with three wagons arrived today at the Metropolitano's Material and Office III park
on the outskirts of the Portuguese capital
after having traveled the more than 900 kilometers that separate Lisbon from Valencia (Spain) in three days aboard three trucks.The triple wagons weigh 30 tons and are 16 meters long
with 30 priority seats and space to secure two wheelchairs.CAMERA: SUSANA SAMHANFOOTAGE AT LISBON METRO'S MATERIAL PARK AND WORKSHOPS III IN PONTINHA
DURING THE TRANSFER OF THE TRIPLE UNIT OF WAGONS FROM THE TRUCK THAT BROUGHT IT FROM SPAIN TO THE PARK'S TRACK
SOUNDBITES OF THE PORTUGUESE MINISTER OF INFRASTRUCTURE
"It is the first triple unit that arrives and that will enter into operation from next January
but I want to give here note the enormous satisfaction for the arrival of these wagons
congratulate the Board of Directors and all those who managed to materialize this day
it has been 22 years since there were new trains in the metro".2
they have better conditions for the drivers
better surveillance -it is important to give this guarantee- and after a note
these cars are almost ready for a semi-automatic driving that can migrate in the future to be almost autonomous"
Do you want to take a tour of its main features
The rock, which is about the size of a one-bedroom house, is pretty uninviting. Its features include a cave and a small terrace, according to The Guardian
where we first heard about the Principality of Pontinha
the asking price was a mere $25,000 (£17,000)
That was until the family met Renato Barros — a local art teacher — at a party
Barros immediately decided he wanted to buy Pontinha
Barros was not a wealthy man and he struggled to raise funds
But he eventually scraped together enough cash to buy the fort
he declared its independence from Portugal
Now Portugal is threatening to reclaim the island
"The Portuguese state wants to rob me," said Barros
who is now known as Prince Renato II of Pontinha
"I'm trying to avoid the blood and war but the Portuguese government and the international community do not take me seriously (sic) my pretensions," he added in an email
This is the story of the struggle for Pontinhanese independence.
The tale begins in 1419, when Portuguese sailors led by João Gonçalves Zarco landed on the rock, situated around 70 metres from the island of Madeira, and carved steps and a shelter into it, according to the Principality of Pontinha's website
a royal provision ordered that the rock turned fort be connected to the mainland by a bridge
Then, in 1903, King Dom Carlos I of Portugal sold the fort along with its dominion, putting the island under public international law, according to the website. None of its owners since 1903
exercised the sovereignty that Prince Renato II claims was legitimised by the King's charter in 1903
In 2000, the Blandys sold the island to Barros. In 2007, the Portuguese government declared the documents signed by King Dom Carlos I "authentic and legitimate," according to the Principality website
Renato Barros claimed self-determination for Pontinha and named himself its autonomous ruler
Portugal has yet to recognise the sovereignty of the principality
while the UN is analysing its case for independence
The Portuguese government was not immediately available for comment
the official address and place of all official events
While the Prince spends much of his time on the island
he still teaches at a school on the mainland
Renato also owns an art gallery on Madeira and the rest of his free time is spent fighting "23 court cases" against the Portugese government
which he describes as being made up of "thieves."
There are only four official citizens of Pontinha: Prince Renato II
He freely admits that the rest of his family considers him "crazy."
he went to speak to the governor of Madeira
He introduced himself as the ruler of a neighbouring state
The governor quickly offered to buy the island
When Barros declined, the governor said he would disconnect electricity to the island, The Guardian first reported
Now Barros generates energy for his nation from a windmill and solar panel
Prince Renato II is worried about the Portuguese state using "military power" against him to regain control of the tiny territory
The self-declared Prince has grand plans for the development of his island
which he points out is the "only country in the world 100% self-sufficient in energy terms."
"The sovereignty dream is always present," the Prince said
"Every man is master of his castle and dreams of the chance to emancipate."
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the pontinha apartment by paulo moreira architectures transforms an apparently uninteresting space into a contemporary living area
the project starts with the removal of the typical ‘marquises’ (awnings
which spread throughout the vast majority of suburban balconies)
which had been encased in aluminium frames
have been reopened and the thermal comfort of the façade improved
all images by ivo tavares studio
inside the apartment, paulo moreira reconfigured the layout by taking the existing structure of concrete pillars and beams as a starting point
the spatial distribution is based around the hall
which connects the social side of the apartment to the more private side
the living room and kitchen have been joined to create an open space while being subtly separated by a bar which defines the eating and living functions
the clarity and coolness of the structural elements contrasts with the warm aesthetic of the wooden panels which line the walls
the two bedrooms are divided by the only pre-existing wall which was kept from the original layout
it was possible to include a small laundry room and a second toilet (linked to the suite) in the apartment
the pontinha apartment demonstrates that it is possible to transform the architectural shortcomings of suburban buildings by reducing the excess of rooms and corners to create a beautiful and contemporary living space
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.
AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function
but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style
which gives a term of one month so that other potential interested parties in the said public space can express their interest
the public company will have to open a tender for the concession
The project of the group of Portuguese-Venezuelan entrepreneurs envisages the demolition of an existing building at the entrance to the port of Funchal
for the requalification of the real path and the construction of a stairway to access it from Rua Carvalho Araújo
the installation of an elevator for the transportation of people with reduced mobility and diversion through the underground fuel lines currently crossing São José Fort
From Diario Noticias
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I do get a high level of amusement from auto-translations sometimes. “The project covers not only the area of the former Forte (acquired in the execution process of the previous owner)” – some might think the execution process is where the more significant angle to the story lies.
The way it is now in appearance it’s a n ugly blot on the land scape get rid of all the pipe work or disguise it some how I would welcome anything that makes it more attractive to behold.
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The rehabilitation project of the building was part of the Portuguese “Modernization of Secondary Schools Programme”, which has been implemented by the Parque Escolar E.P.E., since 2007. The Programme’s objective is to reorganize schools spaces, to articulate their different functional areas and to open these schools to their local communities.
© invisiblegentleman.comThe facades of the school are essentially constituted in exposed in situ concrete and prefabricated concrete elements, to minimize maintenance costs. The concrete panels were carefully designed to respond adequately to each façade’s solar orientation.
© invisiblegentleman.comIn the interior spaces, adequate resistant materials were chosen for an intensive use and very low maintenance costs. The multipurpose hall has timber studs and acoustic panels. The circulation spaces walls are mainly done with concrete acoustic blocks. The social spaces present themselves as niches in bright colors
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Carlos Moedas wants to give up the Feira Popular project but still build the Urban Park
the opposition criticizes the President and does not give up the amusement equipment
The project had been announced by Medina in 2015; the Urban Park should have been ready in 2018
We explain the twists and turns of this story
that the Feira Popular de Lisboa was to be installed
a facility that operated until 2003 in Entrecampos
the future Parque Urbano da Pontinha/Carnide
The two projects would coexist in the same space
From the announcement of the project in 2015 to today six years have passed..
and neither Feira Popular nor Urban Park is ready
the Feira Popular project has never gone beyond the preliminary phase
there is a general idea of what that equipment could be
A public participation site was launched and an environmental impact study was conducted
which also went through a public consultation phase
But for there to be a Feira Popular (scheduled for 2020) there would first have to be an Urban Park where the future amusement park would be integrated; and as for the latter..
the works progressed very slowly over the years and the different deadlines were missed
The opening to the public of the Urban Park was scheduled for 2018
but we'll get to that in detail in a moment
Let's start with Moedas' statements that reignited the Feira Popular issue: in an interview
the mayor said he wants to give up the Feira Popular and just make the Green Park
but the left-wing opposition criticizes the decision and wants the Feira anyway - even if it's in another location
It was in an interview to Rádio RenascençaOn the sidelines of this weekend's PSD Congress
Carlos Moedas clarified his position regarding the Feira Popular: "The concept of the Feira Popular today no longer makes the same sense as it did 20 or 30 years ago
We have to rethink that concept"said the current Mayor of Lisbon
mentioning that he wants to look at the project as "really the New People's Fair"
"makes a lot more sense" create there "a green park with equipment for people" than an amusement park that
"Those kinds of amusement parks in the city center don't make the same sense that they did in the past
We can have a part of the park with some equipment for that kind of amusement
That's not going to happen."explained Carlos Moedas to Renascença
"Those kinds of companies are not looking at the city centers
We have to look at the needs of the population
and I think what the population would like to have is equipment for children
Already this Wednesday, July 6th, Carlos Moedas referred to on the sidelines of a ceremony at the City Hall that "it's not a question here of giving up on the project
it would disappear on its own"adding that "there is no one" interested in investing in the Feira Popular project in Carnide
so the previous executive "never did anything about it"
not even a demand for these kinds of amusement parks within cities
we are not even in a scenario where there is demand
with promoters who want to do this kind of thing"he said
Moedas also said that has "there were problems with the foreman" e "some technical problems"but assured that "the state of play is to really start cleaning up the land
which is not in condition and cannot be in that condition
and then really think about this equipment project for that part of town
At the site of the future Feira Popular, where a political ceremony and some demolition work took place, Medina pointed out that the return of this social equipment intended settle the debt "that the city has since 2004 to hundreds of thousands of youth
grandparents and family members"nicknaming that day "historic for the city"for marking the "the beginning of the return of Feira to Lisbon and to the people of Lisbon".
The then mayor criticized the "bad decisions" that led the city to go more than a decade without "your People's Fair" and pointed out that the new infrastructure would not be "an amusement park of some multinational
just like so many others"Nor is it the same as the old Feira Popular - the idea was to reinvent the concept with entertainment
more attractive" than those of Entrecampos
what traditional entertainments they would like to have again (Ferris wheel
horror house...) and what new valences they wanted the new Fair to have (street food)
the project was summarized this way: "high quality and accessible urban green park; connection to the history and memory of Feira Popular de Lisboa
but a project of quality and modernity; objective of rehabilitation of the entire area and surroundings; project with equipment and attractions for families and for adventure and adrenaline lovers; approximately 20 hectares of land (4 x larger than the previous Feira Popular in Entrecampos)"
despite being the big highlight in terms of communication
the construction of the Feira Popular was not the big priority
the new amusement park would not be ready yet
only the 20-hectare Urban Park in which the Feira Popular would be integrated
The local authority's idea was to grant the Fair to a private entity that would manage it and also the entire Urban Park (which
has already had several names: from "Parque Verde da Feira Popular de Lisboa" to "Parque Urbano da Pontinha" or
only a green area annexed to the Padre Cruz Neighborhood and meanwhile baptized as "Jardim dos Professores" (Teachers' Garden) would remain
A 2018 video from the Lisbon City Council showed the state of the works that year:
which does not differ much from the situation that Lisboa Para Pessoas was able to observe this week
"Right now what exists is a handful of nothing and still
without much involvement from the people who live here
who study here and who work here"commented at the time the President of the Carnide Parish Council
The statements of the person in charge of the parish where the Feira Popular and respective Urban Park would be inserted are not much different from those he has now made to the Lusa news agency
after Carlos Moedas' position was made public
"I'm obviously not opposed to the construction of the green park
and then if it comes accompanied by equipment for the population's enjoyment
obviously I'm not opposed to any of that"he told Lusa
the important thing is that the land where it has taken a while for something to be born will be an opportunity for development for the parish and with real benefits for the people who live nearby
"That was even the position that I conveyed to the Mayor
I said that we were not here to complicate things
we saw it as a great opportunity for the development of the parish
what we want is that [any] project for that territory be a great opportunity for local development."
the President of the Carnide Council also showed concern with the current situation of the land for the future Urban Park
next to a giant amount of trees that have been planted - and rightly so - but that we're not sure how often to water."The construction work has been suspended for about a year and the contractor left several boxes of flammable materials on the ground
Fábio Sousa also said that the council cannot take the initiative to intervene in the space
but it has already told the council that it wants to "be part of the solution"The company has a team of gardeners
or even vacation occupation programs for young people
The coalition program New TimesCarlos Moedas, with whom he became president of the Lisbon City Hall, was not clear about the future of Feira Popular. O document spoke only in "transform the current Feira Popular project to provide for a new Urban Park"which was already the project underway (as mentioned
the Feira Popular would be integrated into this Urban Park)
that the will was to equip this Urban Park with "leisure and sports facilities
natural outdoor swimming pool in Carnide"and with "cultural facilities"
The public tender for the Feira Popular was never launched
so it was never clear what it would look like in concrete terms
it was decided not to specify what this equipment would be like
leaving it up to the future concessionaire
The contributions of the population through the aforementioned website could be incorporated into this detailed definition of the Fair
The concessionaire would be responsible for all the construction costs of the Fair; the Lisbon City Hall would only leave the Urban Park ready for the installation of the amusement park in an area not exceeding 61 thousand square meters
intends to develop the Feira Popular project under a public works concession
The concessionaire will be selected through a public tender and will be responsible for the conception
maintenance and operation of Feira Popular de Lisboa
Given the complete integration of Feira Popular into the Green Park
the concessionaire will also assume responsibility for its operation and maintenance
seeking to maintain its role as a green infrastructure."
"Feira Popular de Lisboa shall be equipped and characterized so as to have the capacity to receive at least 1,300,000 visitors annually
privileging a high level of technological integration
with an adequate dimensioning at the level of internal routes
restaurant spaces and informal leisure areas and the offer of attractions
in which at least one attraction classifiable as an Anchor Attraction shall stand out."
O Environmental Impact Study of Feira Popular de Lisboa was in public consultation on the Participa website between December 2019 and January of the following year
with this process being concluded in April 2020
In one of the documents made available to the population
it was read that besides Carnide two other options were considered: one at Poço do Bispo Docks
an option discarded because the Port of Lisbon Administration "has not shown any willingness with the Municipality to release the area necessary for the realization of the project"and another in the northern part of Parque das Nações
which "has proven inadequate on a technical and financial level due to the expenses required for soil decontamination
since the former landfill of Beirolas was installed there
and also due to the absence of essential infrastructure
such as public transportation network and the subway station"
a tariff proposal for the new Feira was also presented: a fixed price of 2.50 euros for access to the fairground within the Urban Park
with special conditions for children under three years old
a total revenue of 33 million Euros was expected and the creation of about 600 new direct jobs with the new Feira Popular de Lisboa
it was estimated between 1.3 million ("conservative scenario based on the last year of operation of Feira Popular in Entrecampos") and 2.5 million
much more than the Zoo (one million) or the Oceanarium (1.4 million)
You can consult the essential documentation here:
The conclusion of the Environmental Impact Study of Feira Popular de Lisboa was essential for the launching of the public tender that would allow to find the concessionaire and contractor who would realize the future Fair in the Urban Park that the Chamber would meanwhile finish
the Neighbourhood Association of Bairro Novo de Carnide and Quinta do Bom Nome had been invited by the previous mayor
together with the Neighbourhood Association of Bairro Padre Cruz
to be part of a committee to monitor the project of the future Feira Popular
one after the presentation in 2015 and the last one in 2017
because no contracts were signed"said Carlos Durão
referring to the balance of these two meetings
THE Associação de Moradores do Bairro Padre Cruz was not available to talk to Lusa
and BE have already reacted to Carlos Moedas' statements
The completion of the Urban Park and the subsequent creation of the Feira Popular would create a new centrality in Pontinhawhich today is already one of the city's main public transport interfaces - the arrival point of several suburban bus lines
the transit point of several Carris lines and also an entry point to the Lisbon Metro network
The entire area was redeveloped between 2017 and 2018 with that intermodal future in mind
one of the largest parking lots in the city with a deterrent function is also planned - around 1,800 spaces are planned near the Metro station
Pontinha awaits the construction of this park that will complete the public space intervention already carried out at the site and that is on EMEL's calendar for 2025 - two pedestrian bridges are planned to connect the park directly to the Metro square and the Urban Park
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The Port of Funchal will welcome this Sunday the debut of Princess Cruises’ largest and most recent ship
The ship arrived at Pontinha at 6 am coming from Vigo
it will not cross paths in Funchal Bay with the Ocean Explorer
which has a stopover in Funchal and is scheduled to arrive at 7:00 pm
From Jornal Madeira
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I dislike these very large ships so unlikely I will go on one
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The cruise ship ‘Seabourn Ovation’
arrived today before sunrise for its debut at the Port of Funchal
next to the extension of the international maritime station
which returns to a port where it made its debut more than six years ago
It is moored in the longest part of Pontinha
having had almost a year and a half stopped
as has almost the entire cruise industry because of the covid-19 pandemic
It arrives in Funchal from Tenerife with 342 passengers on board and 461 crew on duty
The fourth ‘Meu Navio’ (Mein Schiff
translated from German) is registered in Malta and made its first voyage in June 2015 (months later it debuted in Funchal)
It is the largest ship to call the Port of Funchal today and must be the one with the largest number of passengers (1,186) and crew (833) on this trip
as it comes from Lisbon and heads for Lanzarote
Today the Port of Funchal will receive another ship
It brings about 1,100 passengers and 700 crew
it comes from Lisbon and goes to the eruptive La Palma
From Diário Notícias
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The biggest ship that ever docked at the Port of Funchal
where it arrived this morning from Southampton
The 344-metre vessel brings on board 3,826 passengers
The poor Lobo Marinho Ferry looks so tiny against her
It should be noted that the Iona ship is the largest ever
to call on the ‘Pontinha’ and will carry 3,826 passengers and 1,608 crew
as the APRAM communication office pointed out to JM
the largest – in terms of length – was the Anthem of the Seas
brought by JFM Shipping and coming from Praia da Vitória
arrived in Funchal an hour later – at 8:00 am – and stays until 6:00 pm
Some photos From Jornal Madeira
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Can’t imagine having to spend 2 weeks amidst that lot……
Perhaps you should try it before condemning it
Describing it as gross without experiencing it is silly
Cruising can be an enjoyable way of getting a taster for places never seen before
That’s interesting because I say the same when lots of folk on this blog call the Savoy Palace Gross but having just returned from our 3rd yearly visit we think it is fabulous
Is that another typical loud mouth american by any chance
Sie war am 25.1.2004 in Funchal auf Ihrer Jungfernfahrt
Ich liebe Madeira und schaue immer nach den Kreuzfahrtschiffen wenn ich dort bin
Next Thursday and Friday will be the days of the vessels of the ‘Mystic Invest’
by the Portuguese businessman Mário Ferreira
World Explorer and World Voyager are the two ships stopping at the port of Funchal
Cruise ShipsMadeiraWorld ExplorerWorld Voyager
Currently the Spanish Government does not allow ships cruising in the Spain/Canaries to stop at international ports
A revised port schedule has been published on the APRAM website:–
http://www.apram.pt/site/index.php/en/ports/wharf-reservations
This time it is ‘Mein Schiff 3’
which came from Lisbon and will then go to Puerto de Rosário
right in front of the younger ‘brother’ (about a year)
will beautify the port and allow passengers (maximum 2,506) and crew (maximum 1,000) to visit the Funchal and
the ‘Mein Schiff 4’ will have set sail
then headed for La Palma with 2,364 passengers and 894 crew on board
From Diário Notícias
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The Port of Funchal today receives the long-awaited visit of the Queen Mary 2
who arrived in Funchal at 07:30 am today and whose departure is scheduled for 19:00 on the same day
it stays docked in Pontinha for about 12 hours for the pleasure of cruise ship lovers
The Marella Explorer 2 is also making a splash at the Port of Funchal
whose departure is scheduled for 22:00 today
which translates into a stopover of 14 hours
The maritime station also receives the Siprit of Discovery
coming from Southampton and departing at 17:00 towards La Palma
It should be noted that the Queen Mary last week resumed the cruise route in its post-pandemic period
This means that Funchal is one of the first ports to visit after a long period of stoppage
From Jornal Madeira
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The Marella is our next cruise ship in October 2022
Check in at the airport was very smooth – just need to have correct docs ready
First time I have seen this cam so not sure how new it is
but some great images from the Port of Funchal
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I have been checking it for at least a year
Visited the Design Centre for the first time last week
Also Museu Quinta das Cruzes is a gem beyond
how can I say thank you to the medic/all those who helped me when
food poisoning caught up with me on my last day on Saturday
I managed to get up the escalator at the airport and could go no further safely
All the help I received was just wonderful
Glad I couldn’t fly Saturday otherwise God only knows what strike or bad wraps would have run into
There is also one up at Palheiro Golf looking down to Funchal
This camera is at this place for many years
I didn’t know about this webcam although I’ve been looking at the other webcams We visit on P&O cruises normally once a year Love Funchal Madeira
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Along its labyrinthine streets overlooking the Atlantic Ocean
you’ll find a wealth of top Portuguese restaurants – from rustic country eateries to dining rooms fit for royalty
You can’t miss Óbidos as you drive up Portugal’s western coast
its 12th-century castle towers over the Old Town’s flower-covered houses and cobbled lanes
Still entirely surrounded by turreted medieval walls
it’s ideal for a day trip or weekend excursion from the Portuguese capital
pretty squares and plenty of restaurants in which to sample local cuisine
© Zoonar GmbH / Alamy Stock Photo Take a pew in a former chapel at Pontinha
features artfully presented bites such as salmon rolls with truffled cream cheese and net-fresh shrimp and oysters
Round it off with a glass of the house ginja
Knowledgeable staff and excellent value-for-money enhance the pleasures of an evening here
It’s all about outdoor dining at the family-run Jamon Jamon
where a shaded terrace spreads out under the arches of Óbidos’ 16th-century aqueduct
Menu staples include the oxtail and pork cheeks
both of which are slow-cooked in a red-wine sauce until meltingly tender
The confit duck leg with a sweet orange sauce is another favourite
especially when accompanied by a bottle of local wine or specially-made ginja
Casa de Ramiro’s interior features arched ceilings
stone-flagged floors and walls lined with ancient wine vats
wagyu beef and blackened pork tenderloin with a moreish almond sauce
There are always a couple of vegan and veggie options on offer
© Roger Day / Alamy Stock Photo Could Alcaide’s unintentionally retro dining room do with a facelift
but you won’t mind the surroundings as you dig into delicious specialities such as cod with walnuts
There’s also a big terrace out the back with views over the hills outside Óbidos
Accompany with a carafe of their excellent house white or red and finish with a slice of homemade cake
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© imageBROKER / Alamy Stock Photo Formerly in possession of one Michelin star
the restaurant in Óbidos’ medieval castle is worth a visit for the regal setting as well as for the food
You’ll enter the surprisingly cosy dining room through a portcullis-shaped door
beamed ceiling and survey the olive groves through oversized windows
such as a stewed chicken recipe from the sixties and beef loin steak with dark chocolate sauce and pink pepper
You’d be forgiven for walking past Poco dos Sabores
a simple stone bungalow that looks more like a cottage than a restaurant
Step inside this spot on the main drag in Usseira
and you’ll find yourself in a dining room of wood and stone
decorated with ceramics and old farming equipment
It’s the perfect setting for the traditional
Go for the salted cod (served two ways) or the grilled veal with spuds and sauteed greens
a kiosk-sized eatery on the main street of Óbidos that claims to make the best chocolate cake in the world
slices of which are served on elegant black slates
you might want to try fresh sardines on toast and chunky chicken kebabs with spinach rice and salad
The waiting staff will make apposite wine recommendations if asked
you won’t go far wrong with Casa das Gaeiras
Courtesy of Petrarum Domus Despite an unassuming exterior
Petrarum Domus lures you in off Rua Direita with glimpses of its split-level
Go for the most talked-about main – a colourful plate of pineapple chicken
It’s also a top spot for tasting Portugal’s signature cherry spirit; order the ginja cheesecake for dessert and follow it with a couple of shots
under the branches of a decades-old orange tree
This is the natural centrepiece of a secluded patio that also serves as the restaurant’s orchard and herb garden
which the chefs might raid for ingredients during your meal
Two diners can share the enormous beef tenderloin
Start with a curry-infused fish soup or a creamy vegetable broth
If you fancy a break from touristic Óbidos
have lunch or dinner in this homey dining room
traditionally decorated with blue-and-white Portuguese azulejo tiles
the restaurant serves up classics such as salted cod and potatoes in a cream sauce and garlic-slathered octopus
as the mains are enormous and you’ll want space for a homemade dessert
It’s sufficiently old-fashioned not to accept cards
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