Rodrigo Cardoso
Changing tides
Southern Portugal has long been a popular destination among sun-seeking holiday-makers but now a new generation of entrepreneurs is putting down roots in the Algarve in search of a higher quality of life.
Spread the word
Starting out as an online-only news source challenging the legacy media brands, ‘Observador’ soon grew to include a radio station, podcasts, branded publications and a smart printed periodical. Sign us up.
Make your mark
Maybe you've always longed to open a bookshop or thought that your flair for interior design could be put to wider use. But taking that first step can be daunting.
Beside the seaside
When taking a roadtrip along Portugal’s Atlantic coast, you can be sure of one thing: delicious seafood. We take a tour of the area’s best beach bars.
They have it licked
The owners of modest gelaterie can find themselves running businesses with the potential to become deliciously successful global brands. We look at three fresh players.
All is well
Remote working and relocation were becoming more popular even before the pandemic. Now a brainy bunch in a surfing spot 30 minutes from Lisbon are creating a new technology hotspot.
Growth spurt
The roots of success for Portugal’s best restaurants lie in the country’s agricultural heart. We meet the farmers putting the finest produce on the menu.
Design awards 2021, part 1
Our first ever Design Awards are here, honouring the year’s 50 most thoughtfully made objects and buildings.
Let’s talk shop
The future of retail has never seemed so uncertain – so who is staging a successful fightback and what have they learnt along the way?
