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Portugal Portugal isn’t all pastéis de nata and peri-peri chicken (although they’re great too). For a compact nation (including the islands of Madeira and the Azores) Portugal is home to more than its fair share of fantastic restaurants.  Here you’ll everything from Michelin-starred menus to family-run tascas and tavernas with very reasonable prices but vegetarians and vegans will find plenty of options too Here are the best restaurants in Portugal worth travelling for Lucy Bryson is a travel writer based in Lisbon, Portugal. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.  Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! Photograph: Tasca do Isaias/Arlindo CamachoLess than an hour’s bus ride south of Lisbon the traditional fishing village of Sesimbra is regarded by many Portuguese as the best spot in the country for fish and seafood The locals call it ‘Pexitos’ (‘little fish’) and all of them will tell you the best place to savour the catch of the day is this unassuming family restaurant tucked away on a backstreet There’s no menu – the day’s haul is chalked up on a board by the entrance – but if you’re lucky you’ll find swordfish salted and cooked over hot coals at the outdoor grill carefully-curated and largely plant-based menu Seared marinated horse mackerel makes a regular appearance alongside vegan dishes like grilled pak choi with cashew nut cream healthy breakfasts and brunches (Tuesday-Saturday) should help sugar the pill 📍 Discover more of the best restaurants in Porto 📍 Discover more of the best francescinhas in Porto Rua das Pensões 13, Mosteiros, São Miguel Photograph: Luis FerrazYou might call us biased, but the foodie crowds that flock to this converted market hall will back us up when we say it’s one of Lisbon’s hottest gastronomic destinations Miniature versions of some of Lisbon’s best-loved restaurants and wine bars have set up shop around hotly-contested communal dining tables allowing visitors to sample everything from octopus hot dogs (yes it’s a tentacle on a hot-dog roll) at Sea Me to arguably the best pastéis de nata in town at Manteigaria 📍 Check out the newest Time Out Market in Porto Photograph: Pica-PauLisbon is a city strewn with Michelin stars and chefs determined to reinvent the culinary wheel. So when Pica-Pau opened in 2022 it surprised everyone with its resolve in sticking to perfectly-crafted versions of traditional Portuguese dishes elegant decor and location in ritzy Principe Real suggest tiny portions and high prices but in fact everything – from petiscos (such as the titular Pica-Pau: seasoned lightly-fried cubes of beef) to heartier dishes (such as an excellent bacalhau á bràs: a rich combination of salt cod and shredded potato) are fairly priced and designed to meet the exacting standards of a Portuguese grandmother Rua da Escola Politécnica 27, Lisbon At the helm is charismatic Goan owner-chef Jesus Lee Fernandes whose tiny restaurant is packed with colourful murals blending Portuguese and Indian religious iconography From the best samosas in town to an ever-changing roster of mains like spiced goat or lentil dahl everything is made to set your senses a-tingle Wash it all down with a vinho verde to take the heat off.  Rua São José 23, Lisbon and super-fresh grilled fish taste all the better for the sea breeze not to mention the sunset views across the 25 de Abril bridge towards Lisbon’s breathtaking cityscape whose two cosy bar-restaurants sit on either side of the painted street The house cocktails are prepared with great care (try the Despues de la Cena an intoxicating marriage of mezcal and Martini Rosso) and the food menu is strong on ceviches as well as a delicious swordfish carpaccio Vegetarians have some appealing and inventive bruschettas and salads to choose from Duarte DragoLocations don’t get any more picture-perfect than this. Azenhas do Mar is a tiny clifftop fishing village just outside Sintra where dozens of gleaming white houses perch precariously over the crashing waves and natural pools below Restaurante Azenhas do Mar has the best views in the tiny town and freshly-grilled fish is every bit as mouthwatering as the view This tiny, meat-heavy taberna in Coimbra would be hard to find if it weren’t for the giant queues that form outside. Be warned, Zé Manel dos Ossos is strictly no-reservations so arrive early and be prepared to join the snaking queue or take your custom elsewhere (Ask nicely and you should be able to sip a glass of the excellent house wine while you wait in line.) Once inside handwritten notes and other curiosities plastered over every inch of wall is (almost) enough to distract diners from the serious task of deciding which tender cut of meat to choose from Convento de Belmonte combines fine-dining flair with friendly service and an admirable lack of pretentiousness – plus a pretty unbeatable setting: a beautifully restored thirteenth-century monastery in the historic Serra da Estrela hill town of Belmonte. The menu makes great use of the natural bounty of the area with wild mushrooms cropping up in various inventive guises to become the star of the show for vegetarians while meat-eaters can enjoy locally-caught delicacies like javali (boar) The just-picked fruits and salad leaves come straight from the convent’s garden Rei das Praias © Francisco SousaIt’s hard to pick just one seaside fish restaurant from the many excellent options in the Algarve. But Rei das Praias the ‘King of the Beaches’ scores major brownie points for its fresh-off-the-boat ocean treats as well as its stunning feet-in-the-sand setting in one of the region’s most picture-perfect whitewashed fishing villages: Ferragudo a short bus hop from the coastal city of Portimão and the boisterous resort of Praia da Rocha Ask to see the catch of the day before deciding what to order but won’t starve thanks to colourful salads and a tangy gazpacho 📍 Discover more of the best things to do in the Algarve fresh fish and seafood that’s abundant on Madeira You’ll have to arrive early to grab one of the nine seats and the raved-about food (think cured sheeps’ cheeses and a surprising number of meat-free small plates) is served at the bar – all the better for eyeing up the vast selection of vinhos from Alentejo and across Portugal About us Contact us Portugal's town of Sesimbra hosts an annual Clown Parade is thought to be the largest in the world Scenic, sedate Sesimbra sits pretty in a sheltered bay at the foot of the Serra da Arrabida mountain range in Portugal, popular with daytrippers from nearby Lisbon The quiet fishing village is famously one of the best destinations in Portugal to eat fresh fish and seafood (the town motto is “Sesimbra is fish”) but it’s also famous for hosting an event that would scare the bejesus out of any clown-phobic visitor the village hosts one of the largest clown congregations on the planet as part of its lively Carnival celebrations the town is overrun with palhaços (clowns) who gather in their thousands to parade along the beachfront to the delight of the local schoolchildren and the sheer terror of anybody who has recently watched the clown-horror film It In what the town council believes is the biggest clown parade in the world the annual Cortejo de Fantasias de Palhaço sees some 4,000 fright-wigged squeaky-nosed participants make their way through the pretty town’s cobbled streets while locals enter into the carnival spirit by donning clown costumes to go about their day jobs— whether that’s working shop tills or serving drinks It’s common to see colorfully-dressed clowns waiting for buses in the town’s rural or casually chatting among themselves as they share a jug of sangria The clown parades have been growing since 1999 when they began as something of a brincadeira (joke) among a group of friends who wanted to bring a little more color and animation to the town’s rather sedate Monday afternoon Carnival parades For reasons that could possibly have been booze-inspired the group of friends hit upon the idea of creating the world’s biggest and best clown gathering and the numbers of painted participants have been growing each year to become as much a part of Sesimbra’s cultural identity as its pretty beaches The clown fever sets in long before the pre-lenten festivities themselves—with awards for the best costumes local schools embark on clown-themed dress-up activities and workshops across the town teach locals of every age group how to apply their clown makeup with skillful precision as clowns in their thousands congregate at key vantage points such as the town’s old fort and anybody dressed in a non-clown like fashion is going to be very much an odd one out (even the dogs are in costume) Parading through the town clutching colorful balloons the event turns the historic center of Sesimbra into a riot of color and sound The fishing boats that bob on the harbor are draped in multi-colored flags while clown cars and tricycles beep and honk their way through the crowds Sesimbra’s clown parade is just one unusual aspect of the town’s carnival festivities which run for the three days leading up to Ash Wednesday Influenced by the world-famous Carnival celebrations of the former Portuguese colony Brazil Sesimbra’s festivities are some of the liveliest in the country notable for the samba schools that spend much of the year perfecting drum-led anthems and dance routines to be performed as they parade through Sesimbra during the week of Carnival The fun begins shortly after reveillon (New Year’s) when the surprisingly numerous local samba schools hold Sunday rehearsals along the beachfront There’s one notable difference between Rio Carnival and its Sesimbrense equivalent though—while Carnival in Brazil takes place in the heat of tropical summer the Portuguese version takes place in the less-than-tropical heat of Portuguese winter which means the scantily-clad samba dancers have to shake their booties extra-enthusiastically to keep the chill at bay the samba schools have started hosting “summer Carnival” events in August when the scorching summer weather is better suited to the skimpy sparkly samba costumes that are part and parcel of the samba parade experience Hordes of Lisbon locals cross the River Tagus to make the 35 km journey south to Sesimbra sipping the local pescador liqueur and gorging on super-fresh swordfish (a local specialty and the symbol of the town) But locals in this usually-quiet spot haven’t forgotten Portuguese traditions among all the shimmying samba dancers and colorful clowns Visitors can also catch traditional street theater performances and religious parades as well as Cavalhadas— good-humored reenactments of horseback battles between Moors and Christians what better way to bring the festivities to a close than with a “codfish funeral” the Enterro do Bacalhau sees local thespians enact a scene in which the famous Portuguese fish is symbolically buried having first been put on trial and judged by key members of the local community Curious visitors willing to brave the hordes of clowns can catch Sesimbra’s 2018 festivities from February 8-13 but be sure to book accommodations well in advance as the small town is chock full with revelers during its most famous holiday Sesimbra has incredible beaches to suit all tastes and moods passing by the long sands of Meco and the familiar Lagoa de Albufeira these are the best and most “secret” beaches in Sesimbra this seaside village offers perfect summer options with clean sand and crystal-clear waters so we’ ve selected a dozen that you really need to know Take a look at our list and choose the ones that suit you best but today it is becoming more popular with bathers and the curious who don’t mind making the difficult journey there (or going by boat) no security guards and no ice-cream stalls (nature lovers will thank you) it has a relatively long stretch of sand and offers incredible scenery which is why it is sought out mainly by fishermen nudists and fans of absolute peace and quiet The waters are crystal clear and sometimes a little rough it is a difficult beach to access in the heart of the Serra da Arrábida you have to go down a trail dug into the ravine where you can see a curious house that once served as a shelter for fishermen it is one of the most popular beaches in the municipality of Sesimbra not only because of its large stretch of sand but also because of its relatively easy access and parking It was one of the first beaches in the country licensed for the naturism, practiced mainly in more remote areas (such as Praia do Rio da Prata) Located at the southern end of Praia do Meco accessed via a path in the middle of the pine forest Some bathers use the clay from the cliffs for natural skin treatments Close to the Campimeco campsite (Aldeia do Meco) which is why it is popular with many surfers and bodyboarders which makes it perfect for those who like to be away from the crowds the sea is rough and there are some treacherous currents While the lagoon area is popular with families because of its calm waters the sea beach is perfect for those who like long stretches of sand and don’t mind big waves located in a cove at the end of large cliffs but offers incredible scenery and still hides a secret: not far away there are trails of dinosaur footprints and tail tracks Sesimbra’s two urban beaches (located side by side along the waterfront) offer calm waters with little slope which is why they are very popular with families with children They have been flying the Blue Flag and they have also been awarded the Accessible Beach Flag which recognizes bathing areas suitable for people with reduced mobility As melhores praias da Arrábida People dressed as clowns take part in the annual clown parade in Sesimbra Sesimbra’s annual clown parade is thought to be the largest in the world as part of its lively carnival celebrations who gather in the thousands to parade along the beachfront The clown fever sets in long before the local pre-Lenten festivities with awards for the best costumes and local schools’ clown-themed dress-up activities Parading through the town clutching colorful balloons and banging drums the event turns Sesimbra into a riot of color and sound The clown parade attracts many visitors and children Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Child revellers take part in the annual clown parade in Sesimbra The Super Bock Super Rock music festival returns to Meco for three days of music and lots of entertainment Shall we take a look at this year's poster The Super Bock Super Rock music festival returns to the place where it has always been happy, Meco, in Sesimbra. this year the venue is even more desirable and “comfortable” for all festival-goers especially for those with the three-day pass who will have free access to camping and parking Super Bock Super Rock is one of our great music festivals in Portugal, because it combines the beach with camping makes it very special and has an atmosphere that can only be compared to the also incredible Paredes de Coura and Vilar de Mouros mainly because they are all surrounded by nature all roads will lead to Meco for three nights of authentic music from national and international artists will set up two main stages: Super Bock and Pull&Bear who will be scattered around the huge venue There you can also enjoy various experiences and Organized since 1995 at Praia do Meco in Sesimbra Super Bock Super Rock always brings the best national and international artists These are the people who will be performing on stage this year: Herdade do Cabeço da Flauta opens its doors on Thursday July 18th at 3pm to welcome three-day pass holders the organization will provide buses to Praia do Meco on the 18th thus reducing the number of cars entering the festival where you can not only find out what time each show starts but also locate your friends (who hasn’t gotten lost as well as other announcements… and always in real time if you have a three-day pass for the Super Bock Super Rock festival you will not only have free access to the camping area but also to the parking lot It should also be noted that tickets are being sold in stages the first of which has already sold out and those who bought first have had some price advantages with tickets up to €10 cheaper than if you only buy on the days of the shows: When: july 18th, 19th and 20th Where: Meco (Sesimbra) Tickets: no website Os festivais de música que podes assistir em 2024 em Lisboa fused together in a surveillance network unrivaled in maritime history Several nations along with the NATO Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation have gathered “dozens of unmanned underwater surface and air vehicles” for Exercise REP (MUS) 19 About 800 service members and civilians from the Portuguese Navy The exercise follows up on a July 2018 agreement between the allies to work together to develop unmanned maritime systems a goal that experts say is primarily aimed at increasing pressure on Russian submarines operating in the region “NATO members are alarmed by the growing threat from Russian submarines and are investing more resources to deal with it,” Jorge Benitez stealthier submarines in the north Atlantic that are much harder for NATO navies to track." Benitez previously served as the lead on NATO issues for the Office of the Secretary of Defense The Office of Naval Research launches a REMUS 600 autonomous underwater vehicle for mine search and identification operations off the coast of Bornholm Island during BALTOPS 2018 Navy is among the nations participating in a drone exercise off the coast of Portugal this September Navy MCC America Henry)“This new multinational cooperation in undersea drones is the most recent example that NATO is taking the Russian threat in the north Atlantic much more seriously than it has in the past quarter century,” he added A release announcing the exercise acknowledged as much saying that submarines armed with more powerful weapons “New maritime unmanned systems technologies can be a game-changer in countering multiple threats in the maritime domain,” the release said “Using Maritime Unmanned Vehicles can help effectively counter new submarines armed with more powerful weapons They can also prevent military personnel from moving into risky situations in countering threats like sea mines.” That’s the idea behind Sea Hunter. Developed by the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, the Anti-Submarine Warfare Continuous Trail Unmanned Vessel, or ACTUV, was designed to track enemy subs while avoiding collisions and abiding by the rules of the road. The first Sea Hunter was christened in 2016, and in January the project transitioned to the Office of Naval Research for further development. “ACTUV represents a new vision of naval surface warfare that trades small numbers of very capable, high-value assets for large numbers of commoditized, simpler platforms that are more capable in the aggregate,” Fred Kennedy, head of DARPA’s Tactical Technology Office, said in a January news release. “The U.S. military has talked about the strategic importance of replacing ‘king’ and ‘queen’ pieces on the maritime chessboard with lots of ‘pawns,’ and ACTUV is a first step toward doing exactly that.” David B. Larter was the naval warfare reporter for Defense News. 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Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience there are several natural oases that you really must visit These are our favorite lagoons near the city practicing water sports or picnicking with the family these four lagoons are the ideal plan for those looking for a paradise close to the city perfect for getting away from the hustle and bustle and breathing fresh air Near Lisbon there are some charming options that offer a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of the city relax and take a look at our list of lagoons near the capital It’s almost a sin to live in Lisbon and not know about the Blue Lagoon in Sintra This oasis is a place of enormous beauty and allows for a variety of plans for the whole family Those looking for peace and quiet can just relax and contemplate nature but fans of physical activity can go on mountain biking and hiking trails The shores of the lagoon are the ideal place for picnics and other games for families and friends The tranquillity of the place also allows you to observe various animals such as ducks Location: see map Distance from Lisbon: 29 km The Mosqueiros Lagoon is much less well known than its neighboring Blue Lagoon but it is just as breathtakingly beautiful Located in the heart of the Serra da Sintra There are several trails to get there and some of them are some of the most beautiful in the area It’s the ideal place to take a deep breath while enjoying the nature that seems to want to embrace you in this lagoon Location: see on the map map Distance from Lisbon: 35 km offers the best of three worlds: the lagoon It is made up of two lagoon systems connected by a channel: Lagoa Pequena since this lagoon is connected to the Atlantic Ocean there are several sandy areas perfect for the whole family to enjoy Here you will also find the Interpretive Space of Lagoa Pequena where there are several routes and observatories that allow you to appreciate the great variety of birds that live and nest in this Special Protection Area for Birds Location: see map Distance from Lisbon: 36 km Óbidos Lagoon is the longest lagoon on the Portuguese coast and is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places on the West Coast it is the water sports paradise: here you can practice sailing water skiing and stand up paddle boarding all year round there are “seagulls” for family cycling As well as being a habitat for countless aquatic and migratory birds it is also home to several “bateiras “ the typical boats used by fishermen and shellfish gatherers in this lagoon You can also enjoy a wide sandy beach and several picnic areas on the shores of the lagoon Location: see map Distance from Lisbon: 90 km 20 praias “secretas” para conheceres em Lisboa e arredores According to the Portuguese Naturist Federation Are we going to get to know them or are you ashamed Portugal “owns” nine official nudist beaches But in addition to these nine nudist beaches there are many others in Portugal where this practice is tolerated without any major problems let’s get to know the naturist beaches where you can walk around with everything out in the open Meco is one of the best-known nudist beaches in the country but its real name is Praia do Moinho de Baixo and it’s considered one of the most famous – if not the most famous – of the beaches where you can walk around without prejudice This is one of the nudist beaches on the south side of Zambujeira do Mar and it’s one of the best spots on the Alentejo coast when it’s windy we guarantee that the sea breezes won’t be enough to keep you cold now that you’re in the buff with a naturist area that starts almost half a kilometer from the entrance It’s also known as Dezanove and is known to have been one of the first official naturist beaches in Portugal Milfontes is a destination for many Portuguese families this summer which since 2016 has had more modern access and parking you’ll have plenty of space to – for want of a better word – run around in total freedom Also known by its official name Praia da Adiça this 1.4 km stretch of sand is paradise for those who want to practice nudism for the first time but as soon as you see the NATO military base In just over 10 minutes you’ll be in the official naturist area of this beach It’s very close to the town of Porto Covo and is one of the favorite beaches for naturists largely because of the privacy it offers between the cliffs It is also one of the most beautiful nudist beaches and well worth a visit between the tides there‘s nothing better than the beach that gives its name to what really goes on there But don’t be fooled if you think that only men walk on this sand women also “leave” their beauty here it’s the one with the worst or most difficult access and is located on the westernmost tip of Tavira Island between Praia do Barril and the Fuzeta bar On the border between the Algarve and the Alentejo lies one of Portugal’s most beautiful beaches And nearby is one of the most frequented by naturists in this part of the country which is characterized by being a small cove by the river it may well be the quietest place in the country It’s also one of the longest beaches on this list with over 10 kilometers of white sand and crystal-clear waters making it perfect for spreading out as you please https://lisboasecreta.co/as-melhores-e-as-mais-secretas-praias-de-sesimbra/ Photos of the beaches: the authors of some photos have been withheld to protect their identity Arriva Group has been awarded a new bus contract worth €259m in the south-west region of Lisbon The seven-year contract is due to start in October 2021 and will see Arriva operating 350 buses on 116 routes in the districts of Almada plus additional frequencies across the whole […] Arriva Group has a long association with the City of Lisbon in Portugal having started services there almost 40 years ago under the TST brand but has decided to focus its operations across three of those as part of a complete re-organisation of transport operations in Lisbon by the Passenger Transport Authority Arriva will be delivering on AML’s commitment to significantly grow frequencies and add 43 new routes in Almade Arriva’s entire fleet will be fitted with wifi and mobile ticketing technology with video surveillance also installed for added security This represents an investment of €50 million as part of Arriva’s commitment to improving passenger journeys Arriva Group Managing Director for Mainland Europe said: “We are very happy to have won this contract in Lisbon We have a long track record of providing high quality sustainable transport services in the region and by consolidating our operations we can provide a highly efficient higher frequency service across both peak and non-peak times of the day and also launch 43 new routes to ensure a really comprehensive offering for the communities who rely on us” The new contract is part of a wider re-organisation of transport operations in Lisbon a re-organisation of some parts of the network and a new one-ticket solution across all modes of transport Arriva will continue to operate all current services until the transition of contracts in Autumn 2021 © Copyright 2012 - 2025 | Vado e Torno Edizioni | All rights reserved | P.I The earthquake is the strongest to hit the country in 15 years News | World The coast of Portugal was hit by an earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 5.3 on the Richter scale on Monday The US Geophysical Institute (USGS) and the Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Centre said the quake hit waters 7.7km south-east of the capital, Lisbon It was felt most intensely in the Sines, Lisbon and Setúbal areas but tremors were felt as far as Porto and Spani according to the Portuguese Sea and Atmosphere Institute (IPMA) especially from people who wanted to know what was going on and what they should do At this time (6:00 am local time) we still haven't managed to count the number of calls received," said Commander José Miranda from the National Emergency and Civil Protection Authority (ANEPC) Monday’s quake was the strongest to hit the country since 2009 when a 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck the south coast there are no reports of victims or major damage at this time "We only have information at this time about a situation in a street in Sesimbra in which possible cracks in buildings are being assessed," he added The earthquake hit when large numbers of tourists are visiting Portugal during the summer holidays Prince Louis steals the show at VE Day parade as he keeps dad William looking sharp and mimics brother George Prince Louis steals show with sweet antics at VE parade VE Day 2025 fashion: best looks from the day VE Day 2025 fashion: Princess of Wales to Lady Victoria Starmer UK tourists face major travel shake-up as Dubai airport set to close Ukraine 'launches stunning Kursk offensive' in major blow for Putin ahead of Victory Day celebrations Ukraine 'launches stunning Kursk offensive' in blow for Putin David Beckham’s 50th birthday bash in London 'shut down' by council over noise complaints David Beckham’s 50th birthday bash 'shut down' over noise complaints the car is king with a modal share of 60% and the majority of public space dedicated to it But there is now a plan to reverse this scenario and put pedestrianization at the top of the agenda It's called the Quinta do Conde Sustainable Mobility Plan (PMUS) and it has just started to be discussed with the population there is an urbanization of single-family homes where everything is spread out Where employment centers are located outside the city Where you are surrounded by road and rail infrastructures that act as barriers to pedestrian and cycling connectivity We're talking about the town of Quinta do Condein the municipality of Sesimbra the car has a share of 60% (two decades ago it was 52%) public transport represents 24% of modal choices and walking 15% (in 2001 it was 22%) A central position of this urbanization on the Setúbal PeninsulaThis coupled with urban development based on the possibility of living in cheap housing close to the capital and other major cities as well as some illegal buildings (which have since been legalized) made it attractive to many families who had or found work nearby - "nearby" being understood to mean within driving distance the majority (60%) of Quinta do Conde residents' daily journeys are outside the municipality of Sesimbra; only 35% are within the parish (of Quinta do Conde) and 8% within the municipality of Sesimbra The majority of people from Quinta do Conde commute to the municipalities of Seixal while there are also those who work on the North Bank The town of Quinta do Conde represents what urban planners call a "urban sprawlIn other words a way of developing the territory based on individuality and mono-functionality where there are mainly single-family homes and where the car plays a central role in mobility The majority of Quinta do Conde's territory is based on an orthogonal matrix of residential areas with streets between 9.5 and 12 meters wide There are some streets and blocks with shops and services combined with the fact that it is a relatively flat area are opportunities to transform the town of Sesimbra creating more public space of quality and proximity planning is needed and it is with this in mind that the Sesimbra City Council has started to draw up Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP) for Quinta do CondeThis is the most populous parish in the municipality - more than 28,000 inhabitants a population that has almost doubled in the last two decades which has worked with several municipalities in the country "This isn't about making a plan because we feel like making a plan Planning in Portugal is not always practiced very much: more work is done than plans"Paula explained pointing out that Quinta do Conde is one of the few places in the country with a SUMP in preparation "We have a flat area where we need to reduce distances and avoid mono-functionalities We have to understand how Quinta do Conde can stop being just a residential area and become an urban area with various functions"Paula Teles pointed out "A mobility plan is not just a plan to deal with commuting It's a plan that will try to introduce changes in terms of services or also find areas that can be green spaces"he said "We want this plan to change land use planning to give more muscle to some areas of Quinta do Conde Here we have a very similar fabric that has no differentiating elements We want to make Quinta do Conde more beautiful." Paula Teles was speaking at one of the two public sessions that Sesimbra City Council organized with the population last weekend one in the afternoon and one in the evening The aim of these meetings was to present the broad outlines of the SUMP to the population of Quinta do Conde and to start collecting some contributions; the plan documents will soon be published online on the municipality's website so that anyone can consult and also participate in greater detail but it's not the final phase either"the time to start public participation "so that as many people as possible can contribute" "Not all the measures in this plan will please everyone"he admitted "That's why it's important for people to get involved now." "You're going to tell me that this plan represents an investment of millions of euros But this is a plan to go beyond the timeframe of this mandate not least because the financing instruments are nowhere near enough for everything this plan will entail"said the mayor stressing that the SUMP is intended to be an instrument for 10-year planning to define what needs to be done in the territory in order to avoid one-off works that are disintegrated from a coherent strategy. Francisco Jesus pointed out that in one of the funding mechanisms available to the municipality Sesimbra will have 3.4 million for mobility "which will all be allocated to the development of actions that we consider necessary" The vision of Paula Teles' team for Quinta do Conde is one of a 15-minute drive from the village The proposal is to take advantage of its orthogonal matrix and organize the town into "superblocks" the streets would be coexistence zones - "or coexistence zones joked - where there is no difference between the sidewalk and the road because the sidewalk is all uniform Priority in these areas would be given to walking and cycling; the car could circulate but at a reduced speed (up to 20 km/h) because it would be a mere guest the aim is to protect the blocks from through traffic and for only residents visitors and those who need them to drive through "We suggest defining large squares and axes for road traffic around them protecting the spaces inside these blocks"said the expert who also spoke at the presentation of the SUMP On the roads that would surround the blocks: either by Streets 30There would be a differentiation between the space for pedestrians and the space for cars but the maximum speed would be 30 km/h; either through the Axles 30In addition the road would be designed for through traffic but the maximum speed would still be 30 km/h These low speeds would be guaranteed with calming measures such as raised crosswalks and continuous sidewalks "The 30 Axes are those roads where it is essential to have the car where we really can't do without it"Jorge explained "We have to introduce breaking points so that speeds are reduced because we know that signage alone doesn't have the necessary impact." This work involves reviewing the hierarchy of streets in order to establish a new hierarchy throughout the road network the most important Eixos 30 and also the major roads Paula Teles' team's proposal also suggests: "If today we still have the car as the king of mobility then for public transport and only then for the rest we now want to put the pedestrian first"said Paula Teles The pyramid of priorities that Paula Teles talks about has walking at the top then shared mobility (including car sharing) "something that here in Portugal we have found difficult to achieve") and the civil engineer brought several major issues to the table such as the growing congestion in cities and urban areas (The increase in traffic that we have seen is impressive and dramatic and the traffic queues are becoming more and more diluted in time"); the segregation of territories caused by large infrastructures and which separates people "makes us stop connecting"; the lack of autonomy of children and young people who "they learn to live in their parents' car and feel the territory through the window"; or even issues such as ageing ("Is the urban infrastructure prepared to keep up with people who are going to live later and later?") “The two key words that are underpinning our entire conversation are these: 'decarbonization' to prevent us from emitting so much with our journeys so that we can communicate more with each other It's not in this world where we leave a garage inside a bubble and then enter another building that we're going to socialize or have a healthy we are also benefiting our health more"he recalled "Changing the culture of mobility will take decades We can't say the world is in a bad way but do nothing individually We're talking about a matter where there is some cultural change"added the urban planning expert In order to draw up the SUMP for Quinta do Conde a study of the PDM (Municipal Master Plan) or existing urbanization plans both for Quinta do Conde and for the annexed area of Fontainhas An analysis was also made of existing traffic studies and reports All the work was combined with the municipality's plans as well as with the metropolitan expectations for this area The plan presented will now enter a broader public discussion phase when it is published in full the two sessions held have allowed some contributions to be gathered at the Quinta do Conde Parish Council headquarters the people present seemed to like what they heard but pointed out that there were problems of the present that could be solved quickly and practically "No one is going to take public transport if the bus runs in the middle of the cars"She lamented that buses are often stuck in traffic on the N10 at rush hour who said she had switched to public transport instead of her car and asked for faster connections to the station Another Quinta do Conde resident called for a cycle path on the N10 to allow cycling not only between the town and the train station but also as a means of mobility to neighboring territories "It would be something very important to focus on." Another resident asked for shorter bus lines because the buses often arrive at Quinta do Conde full "The time the bus is running full is the time it doesn't catch people we try to maintain the identity of the town giving as an example the formalization of the shortcuts into urbanized routes culturally very much ours." Another popular call for "neighborhood meetings" to "discussing the town's problems based on people's problems with a view to cooperation"He regretted that there was little public participation The people present also complained about abusive parking on the sidewalks asking for greater supervision of this behavior and also for those who have a house with a parking space to be forced to use it President of the Quinta do Conde Parish Council regretted not having been heard during the drafting of the SUMP "This plan shows the Quinta do Conde of the future but I think the Parish Council could have been important if only to accompany the technicians on the ground We're the ones who are here and we know the area well"he said also pointing out problems "micro and easy to solve"These are issues that could improve mobility and everyday life for everyone Carlos mentioned three: the discontinuity of pedestrian spaces with "sidewalks that are interrupted and force pedestrians to circulate in the space intended for motorized traffic"; vertical signs in the middle of sidewalks ("If the City Council delegates this competence to the Council we can't"and two-way streets where cars can't park on both sides but do have them 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 + " the so-called ‘twin houses’ have been designed for two sisters who wanted a secluded setting where their families and friends could gather during the summer ‘our first decision was to build a new house in two separate volumes providing autonomy for each family,’ explain the architects they share properties but each also expresses itself in a slightly different way; one higher and open seeking an intimate relationship with the surrounding land.’ all images by fernando guerra | FG+SG referencing jørn utzon’s can lis and cini boeri’s casa rotunda, extrastudio sought to design a dwelling that would ‘summon its own universe’ ‘as legal restrictions set 250 square meters as the maximum floor area we inserted courtyards and created a large canopy around each house extending the interior to the exterior and generating additional outdoor areas with planting overhead to provide shade,’ explains the design team suspended structure floats around the property creating a large outdoor living room that overlooks the sea both houses appear to emerge from the landscape with colored concrete used to match the tone of the earth which is described as being both rough and smooth was achieved by pouring the concrete at dusk a chemical process was used to delay the surface mortar from setting the property’s internal elements have been reduced to a minimum — materials are left in their natural state with only the walls painted windows and shutters slide completely into the walls transforming the whole house into an exterior space sheltered from the sun with a passing breeze concrete elements are placed at particular points on the site and a circular pool define small spaces in nature creating unique moments within the landscape AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style boats off the coasts of south-western Europe have repeatedly been so badly damaged by orcas that the crews need help to get back to land A sailing boat sailing under the Norwegian flag has been severely damaged by orcas off the coast of Portugal reported the newspaper "Correio da Manhã" The attack by the killer whales occurred on Saturday in the Atlantic around 20 kilometers south of Sesimbra The sailors immediately alerted the authorities in Sesimbra after the interaction They were initially assisted by a merchant ship and later rescued by the sea rescue service Such incidents were completely unheard of until a few years ago The first damage to sailing boats during encounters with the so-called Iberian orcas was only reported - and often captured on video - in 2020 According to the latest assessment by the organization "GT Orca Atlántica" (GTOA) there were a total of 824 documented interactions in the Strait of Gibraltar and the western Mediterranean off the coast of Portugal and further north in the Atlantic off the north coast of Spain and the west coast of France between 2020 and the end of August 2024 They assume that the killer whales are not acting with aggressive intent because although orcas live all over the world only animals in the Iberian region have shown this mysterious behavior so far which are often up to ten meters long and sometimes weigh over six tons are the largest species in the dolphin family penguins and seabirds and also attack sharks These animals have been known to the general public since the film series "Free Willy" It’s life lessons through surfing on a trip to Portugal’s gorgeous Silver and Blue coasts The last time I was outside Ireland was pre-Covid (I thought I’d forgotten how airports work but a crash course in queuing soon reminds me) The last time I was in Lisbon was over 15 years ago (I know this because it was for a wedding he’s at home prepping for the Leaving Cert) The combination of these two ‘lasts’ is a potent one and I feel quite emotional as we drive into the city in early afternoon sun unencumbered by small child or wedding duties I get to do exactly what I want (allowing for the fact that it’s a Monday I head for the port and admire the energy and bustle that comes in with the brisk Atlantic wind the waterfront area where many of the ships were built in the Age of Exploration Join the Irish Independent WhatsApp channel On the new Sea Lines of Carris Metropolitana Each trip can cost between 3,10 and 4,50 € depending on whether it is bought in advance or not When the tariff Navigator was launched in 2019 the Lisbon Metropolitan Area (AML) experienced an unparalleled simplification in ticketing - suddenly there was one pass (Metropolitan Navigator) which allows you to ride unlimited public transportation in all 18 municipalities of the AML boats and trains - all integrated into the same monthly fee there is now a bus where the pass is not admitted which may set precedents and raise doubts about the fare simplification achieved This is the new line 4643 of Carris Metropolitana (CM) which connects Montijo and Sesimbra four times a day (two in each direction) during the summer months - there is a bus leaving Montijo at 8:30am Because it is a line that only runs in the summer and offers a long-distance connection to the beach According to the CM's question and answer page which are exclusively intended for tourist services to serve the beaches of the Lisbon metropolitan area with routes equal to or greater than 30 km and because the CM is still only launched in the South Bank there are only two Sea Lines: besides the 4643 which is not yet active and will connect Moita to Sesimbra According to the same page on the CM website the pass Navigator - either in the mode Municipal (30 €) or Metropolitan (40€) - not valid on the Sea Lines; only children up to 12 years old can use their free pass Navigator 12 each trip on a Sea Line (such as 4643) costs 3.10 euros if purchased in advance (Prepaid Navigator or zapping) or €4.50 if purchased on board if a person from Montijo wants to go to Sesimbra to the beach for a week of 4643 he will pay at least 21,7 euros - if he has a spouse and two children the expense could be 86,8 euros for those seven days and only for that bus line (the family option of the Metropolitan Navigator costs 80 euros for a whole month and for the whole of AML) responsible for both CM and the Navegante ticketing system if the fare pricing for the Lines of the Sea was the same TML justified the exclusion of the Sea Lines from the Navegante because they are "long distance connections to the beach of a seasonal nature"which previously had a "special tariff" The company also said that only the Navegante 12 pass is admitted allowing "the family trip is not monetarily burdened" About an eventual exclusion of the Navegante pass from the Tourist Lines as well - at this moment there is still no release - TML only said that "the tariff to be applied to the Tourist Lines Line 4643 of Carris Metropolitana is not new and is the result of the old line 440 of TST which also existed only during the bathing season and connected Montijo to Sesimbra we decided to try the 4643 on a Saturday morning that wasn't very inviting for the beach We realized that the trip that should take about 1h45 lasted almost two hours with the arrival in Sesimbra happening around 9h30 as far as the fare pricing defined for the Sea Lines is concerned there seems to be a difference between theory and practice We managed to catch the 4643 at a stop where it should have passed two or three minutes before - we were lucky which led us to confirm with the driver whether it was really the Sea Line (we had imagined a more crowded and festive atmosphere) Empty followed the trip along Montijo until we left for the highway and re-entered the urbanization; there was one passenger who got on at Quinta da Fonte and used the bus to make only a few stops a couple took the line to actually go to the beach (the parasol and bathing clothes gave him away) we did not get more than 10 passengers at the "peak" of demand Everyone will have passed the pass Navigator and continued the trip Those who tried to buy a ticket on board gave up when they learned that it would cost €4.50; an older lady asked the driver to get off at the next stop because she thought that the 4643 was a local line and with a more affordable fare (she would have taken the first bus that came her way) there were passengers who could have used the 4643 and didn't because of the fare and the pass Navigator works when it should not be accepted We also manage to use the pass (the modality Metropolitan Navigator) on this Sea Line When asked by us at the beginning of our trip if the pass was accepted the The driver proved to be unaware of what the Carris Metropolitana website said about the specific fare of the line he was operatinghe told us that he was only interested in what the validator indicated if it gave a beep that everything was okay The only information I had was that the on-board fare there was €4.50 - that's what I had to tell people; and I said it at the same time recommending the pass to them we questioned the driver again to know if the apparent low demand for line 4643 was normal; he told us that it was not a beach day and that he didn't know much about it but that he had run the same line the day before and had a little more passengers there's bound to be someone paying for the gasoline"he tells us as if to suggest that he is only there to drive the bus and not to worry about anything else There are more CM lines arriving at beaches (namely Close and Long Lines); and the criterion for calling a particular line "Sea Line" and applying a distinct fare to it will have to do with the long distance it travelsThe purpose of the Lines of the Sea is to bring people who are far from the sea closer to it But at the same time that these lines seek to have a public service side TML seems to want to give them at the same time a touristic character And this dilemma will be difficult to solve from the Sightseeing buses to the Parque das Nações cable car not forgetting the tourist tramway in Sintra between the town and Praia das Maçãs not least because many of them are private operators Carris Metropolitana is a public operator that was born to provide a public road transport service in AML offering a mobility solution to the populations living in the 18 municipalities Even though the Lines of the Sea may have a touristic component they can serve the people of the areas they pass through because those who wait at a stop want to get from A to B quickly and with a monthly pass it shouldn't matter if the bus they're taking is a Linha Próxima or a Linha do Mar if it has a more affordable or more expensive fare there are lines of the Metropolitan Carris that such as the one that allows you to reach Cristo Rei on weekends Fertagus fills up with people who want to reach the beaches of Setúbal from Lisbon Or in Lisbon the streetcar 28 or the Elevador da Glória have in recent years become tourist attractions serving at the same time the local population Podes escrever-nos para [email protected]