Here are the Top 12 Best Beaches in Portugal, among which are the most beautiful beaches on the Atlantic coast 1 – Praia da Amoreira, Algarve, Portugal The beach of Praia da Amoreira is in a different part of the Algarve, within the Vicentine Coast Natural Park and at the mouth of the Aljezur River. The golden beaches follow one another, stretching into the distance, some of them framed by magnificent schist and limestone cliffs.   Portugal’s Vicentine Coast is where the preserved nature has a strong, wild character, creating landscapes of breathtaking majesty. Praia da Amoreira is a spacious beach that embraces a shallow lagoon at high tide. Inland from the lagoon, there is a relatively long and narrow marshland populated by otters and birds such as the kingfisher, the nightingale and the grey heron. The natural environment is comprised of pinewoods, with several species of wild orchids that can be seen in the clearings between February and April.      2 – Praia dos Galapinhos, Setúbal, Portugal   The beach of Praia dos Galapinhos is one of the many beaches of the Natural Park of Serra da Arrábida, on the peninsula of Setúbal where the clear waters and small bays that are worth exploring.     3 – Praia das Berlengas, Central Portugal The Berlengas Islands are a Portuguese archipelago consisting of small Atlantic islands of 10 to 17 kms off the coast of Peniche, in Central Portugal. The beach of Praia das Berlengas is located in the Berlengas Nature Reserve, that is one of the best sites for diving and birdwatching in Portugal.   The Berlengas archipelago is the first protected area in Portugal and is a Nature Reserve recognized by UNESCO since 2011, with controlled access from May to October. The archipelago is comprised of 3 islets:  Berlenga Grande, Estelas and Farilhões-Forcados. Berlenga Fort, the island’s main landmark seems to extend from the rocks of Berlengas to the ocean, while caves crisscross the entire island. It is a piece of paradise to discover with a visit to the Dream Cave (Cova do Sonho)  and  Furado Pequeno. With its crystalline waters and its white beach, visitors can rent kayaks, do some snorkeling or book a cave tour.     4 – Odeceixe beach, Algarve, Portugal The sandy beach of Odeceixe is located between a river and the sea, within the nature park of Southwest Alentejo and the Vincentine coast.  The secluded beach is located at the mouth of the Seixe River, that is great for swimming both in the river and in the sea, as well as for boat and canoeing excursions. At low tide, in the middle of the sand, some idyllic lagoons appear and are highly coveted by children.     5 – Mélides beach, Setúbal, Portugal Mélides beach is a long stretch of golden sand that separates the sea and the Mélides lagoon.  A 4km walk through pine trees and rice paddies gives access to the beach and the charming village, with its white houses and quiet streets that are well worth a visit. Mélides is also where Christian Louboutin has chosen to live and to buid two hotels, one of which being the Red hotel (Vermelho hotel) , to remind of his iconic red-soled sandals, and the other being La Salvada .     6 - Pego Beach, Setúbal, Portugal   With its gentle sea, spacious stretch of sand and white dunes, Pego Beach is a picture of tranquility located south of Carvalhal Beach.   While the family-friendly beach is surrounded by wild nature, visitors can enjoy the local cuisine in any of the restaurants right on the sand. Pego Beach is renowned for its water quality and for its 40 kilometers of pristine silky sand, while the new trendy restaurant JNcQUOI offers a unique combination of exquisite gastronomy.     7 - Carvalhal Beach, Setúbal, Portugal Carvalhal beach, located close to Comporta, is a vast sandy beach nestled between a calm sea and miles of dunes.  The restaurants have some of the best rice dishes in Portugal, since they are surrounded by rice fields sharing space with bushes and pine trees.   The Carvalhal Beach Nature surf school adds lots of fun and a great holiday atmosphere. Restaurants like Sublime Beach Club, Sal, and 5 Sentidos combine rustic charm with renowned cuisine. On the main avenue of Carvalhal Village, visitors can enjoy shopping for luxury fashion brands at Fashion Clinic.     8 - Baleal Island, Central Portugal   Baleal Island is connected to Peniche on the mainland through an isthmus. Baleal beach is miles and miles of golden sand stretching as far as the eye can see.   Located on Portugal’s Silver Coast, it is a surfing mecca with relaxed beach bars nestled in the sand dunes and overlooking the stunning sunsets that characterize this part of Portugal.     9 – Calheta beach, Porto Santo Island, Madeira archipelago Porto Santo is also called the golden island in Portuguese "Ilha Dourada" because of its 7 miles of golden sandy beaches.  With its calm waters warmed by the Gulf currents and its fine golden sand, Calheta beach on Porto Santo Island is the best on the archipelago. Located southwest of Porto Santo, the beach is an idyllic corner in Porto Santo, with its rock formations that give the beach a special mystique.   Calheta beach is protected by high cliffs and offers a peaceful and natural environment for swimming and sunbathing, while its small grottos add charm and adventure to the beach experience.     10 - Praia do Camilo, Lagos, Algarve   Nestled between the cliffs and the sea, Praia do Camilo has a small beach that can be accessed by a staircase that overlooks the stunning view with an impressive cut-out rock formation and caves carved by the sea.  A boat tour allows visitors to walk inside the caves and to discover the small, deserted beaches embedded between the rocks.     11 - Carvoeiro beach, Algarve Carvoeiro beach in the Algarve charms with its wooden fishing boats and the impressive Benagil caves that can be visited on a boat trip.        12 - Praia Dona Ana, Lagos, Algarve Dona Ana beach in Lagos is unique with its sculpted golden caves, turquoise waters and white sand that can be enjoyed nearly all year round.    #portugalnews #tourismnewsportugal #bestbeachesinportugal #whatarethebestbeachesinportugal #bestbeachesofportugalontheatlanticcoast

Portugal news - Portuguese fashion brand Salsa Jeans, that is owned by Sonae, is expanding in Spain and Belgium.   Salsa Jeans, that has a turnover of 180 million euros with more than 190 stores and 1,200 points of sale in more than 40 countries, continues to strengthen its international presence.   With the opening of a new 174 m² store in Bilbao, Spain, Salsa Jeans is expanding on the Spanish market where it already has 27 of its own stores, 3 franchises and 65 points of sale in ECI stores.     Salsa Jeans is also expanding in Belgium where the company just opened four spaces in the Inno department stores.   Salsa Jeans is committed to bringing the best of Portuguese design and innovation to an increasing number of people in Europe.   #portugalnews #fashionnewsportugal #brandsnewsportugal #portuguesefashionbrands #salsajeans

Portugal news - Portuguese space startup Connected just won the title of Champion at the Competition on Innovation and Entrepreneurship for Tech Enterprises from Brazil and Portugal in Macau.   Connected is an aerospace component manufacturing startup based in Porto, founded in 2023, that aims to affordably connect humankind with a new wave of IoT-based business models.  Connected has developed communication modules between objects and devices via the 5G network which can be integrated into Earth observation satellites.   The technology developed by Connected was tested in space in 2022 and the Portuguese startup secured a contract with the European Space Agency in 2023. Connected also raised a total investment of two million euros in 2023. The award comes with a USD 19,000 prize and provides strategic growth opportunities since it opens doors to key opportunities in the Greater Bay Area, including connections with potential partners and suppliers.   The prize includes fostering exchange and collaboration on innovation and entrepreneurship between China and Portuguese-speaking countries. The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area is a Beijing project to integrate Hong Kong, Macau and nine cities in Guangdong province into a region with more than 86 million inhabitants, that represents a market that was worth over one trillion euros in 2023.   The winners of the seven award-winning projects will be able to participate in exchanges, exhibitions and negotiations on mainland China, to promote the joint development of technological innovation industries between China and Portuguese-speaking countries.   Challenged by UPTEC – Science and Technology Park of the University of Porto, 17 leading tech companies from Brazil and Portugal competed to win the Tech Championship. The companies were evaluated on criteria such as innovation, feasibility, profitability, market competitiveness, and the strength of the team.   The Tech Championship was organized by the Macau Economic and Technological Development Bureau and promoted by the Macao Young Entrepreneur Incubation Center (MYEIC). #portugalnews #technewsportugal #newstechstartupsportugal #connectedportugal #spacecompaniesportugal #spacestartupsportugal

Portugal news - Portugal launches a Voluntary Carbon Market and both organizations and companies can now submit project proposals.   Portugal’s Voluntary Carbon Market , that was enacted by Decree-Law on January 5, 2024, is now operational following the Government’s approval of specific regulations for the operation of the carbon market.   The launch of Portugal’s Voluntary Carbon Market is "a fundamental milestone in the climate action strategy", according to Portugal’s Minister for Environment and Energy, Maria da Graça Carvalho.      Portugal’s Voluntary Carbon Market will encourage the implementation of projects to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions or sequester carbon, and companies that wish to offset GHG emissions can now invest in mitigation projects to contribute to the country achieving climate neutrality.    By enabling companies and other entities to invest in carbon sequestration and emissions reduction projects, Portugal is not only fostering environmental recovery and resilience, but also the promotion of new technologies and the creation of green jobs.   #portugalnews #newsportugal #greennewsportugal #voluntarycarbonmarketportugal

Actualités Portugal - Le Portugal lance un Marché volontaire du carbone, et les organisations et entreprises peuvent désormais soumettre des propositions de projets.   Le Marché volontaire du carbone du Portugal , qui a été promulgué par décret-loi le 5 janvier 2024, est maintenant opérationnel après l’approbation par le gouvernement de règlements spécifiques pour le fonctionnement du marché du carbone.   Le lancement du Marché volontaire du carbone au Portugal est "une étape fondamentale dans la stratégie d’action climatique" , selon la ministre de l’Environnement et de l’Énergie du Portugal, Maria da Graça Carvalho.    Le Marché volontaire du carbone au Portugal encouragera la mise en œuvre de projets visant à réduire les émissions de gaz à effet de serre (GES) ou à séquestrer le carbone. Les entreprises qui souhaitent compenser leurs émissions de GES peuvent désormais investir dans des projets d’atténuation afin de contribuer à la neutralité climatique du pays.   En permettant aux entreprises et autres entités d’investir dans des projets de séquestration du carbone et de réduction des émissions, le Portugal favorise non seulement la résilience environnementale, mais aussi la promotion de nouvelles technologies et la création d’emplois verts.   #actualitésportugal #nouvellesportugal #actualitésenvironnementportugal #marchévolontaireducarboneportugal

Actualités Portugal - La première mission de défense planétaire de l’ESA, la mission Hera, n’aurait pas été possible sans la technologie portugaise, selon l’agence spatiale portugaise Portugal Space.   La sonde spatiale Hera, qui étudiera en détail l’astéroïde Dimorphos, est le premier corps du système solaire dont l’orbite a été modifiée par l’activité humaine.  Son orbite avait été modifiée en 2022 par l’impact d’une sonde lancée par l’agence spatiale américaine (NASA), dans le cadre de la mission DART.   La sonde Hera va recueillir des données sur Dimorphos qui prouveront que changer la trajectoire d’un corps comme un astéroïde est une technique de défense planétaire fiable.  Si tout se passe bien, la sonde Hera passera devant Mars en mars de l’année prochaine et atteindra l’astéroïde à plus de 177 millions de km de la Terre en décembre 2026.   La première mission de défense planétaire de l’ESA comprend des technologies développées par les sociétés portugaises Tekever, GMV, FHP et Efacec.   La technologie comprend des composants opérationnels tels qu’un instrument doté d’une technologie laser capable de mesurer des distances allant jusqu’à 20 kilomètres, l’isolation thermique, le système de navigation de la sonde et un système de communication innovant entre les satellites.   La mission Hera n’est possible que grâce au système ISL développé par la société portugaise Tekever : « La configuration innovante de la mission Hera, avec deux petits satellites répondant à un satellite principal, n’est possible qu’avec une ISL qui leur permet de communiquer entre eux » et GAMALINK de TEKEVER est une « technologie habilitante pour ce type de mission », a expliqué Pedro Rodrigues, directeur du développement commercial de TEKEVER Space.   La société portugaise de technologie spatiale GMV a été chargée de développer le système autonome de guidage, de navigation et de contrôle (GNC) de la mission Hera, qui permet à la sonde d’approcher l’astéroïde Dimorphos dans un rayon de 1 kilomètre.   « Développer un système GNC pour les astéroïdes est un défi énorme – pas seulement technologique, mais aussi humain », a expliqué Francisco Cabral, responsable technique des systèmes de contrôle d’attitude et d’orbite (AOCS) de GMV au Portugal.   La mission Hera n’aurait pas été possible sans une protection thermique efficace, et c’est exactement ce que la société spatiale portugaise FHP a apporté à la mission. La société a fourni la protection thermique multicouche (MLI) pour la sonde, qui était essentielle pour ses performances tout au long de la mission, car elle protège la sonde des températures extrêmes de l’espace et assure un fonctionnement correct tout au long de la mission.   « La protection thermique couvre pratiquement tous les éléments externes et certains éléments internes de la sonde, donc sa bonne performance est essentielle pour la bonne performance de la sonde », a déclaré Miguel Santos, du FHP.   Il a souligné que ce contrat renforçait les liens de l’entreprise avec OHB, le principal entrepreneur, avec lequel elle « collabore depuis plus d’une décennie », et qu’elle avait également « l’opportunité de travailler directement avec l’ESA sur une mission de défense planétaire, ce qui est donc d’intérêt pour l’humanité ».   La participation du Portugal est devenue possible lorsque le Portugal avait signé l’enveloppe de la mission lors du sommet ministériel de l’ESA « Space19+ » et lors du sommet ministériel de 2022.   « La participation du Portugal à cette mission démontre la capacité et le talent de notre écosystème à apporter des technologies de pointe à ce type de projets de sécurité spatiale », a déclaré Inês d’Ávila, responsable du programme de sécurité spatiale à l’Agence spatiale portugaise.   La mission Hera est un exemple de la façon dont la collaboration internationale et la technologie portugaise préparent l’humanité à répondre aux menaces spatiales potentielles, ouvrant ainsi la voie à une nouvelle ère de sécurité spatiale. #actualitésportugal #technologiespatialeportugaise #sociétésspatialesportugaises #missionhera #actualitésspatialesportugal

Portugal news - Dior opens a J'adore pop-up store at Lisbon airport for the month of October.   Dior J’Adore is now available at Lisbon airport in an eye-catching pop-up store that showcases Rihanna as the new face of Dior.   The luxury brand Dior opened the J'adore pop-up store in a partnership between prestigious multinational LVMH and Portugal Duty Free. The shiny new pop-up store measures 20 square meters and is covered with sensorial golden elements that recall the iconic Hall of Mirrors at the Palace of Versailles, inviting all customers passing through the central square of Lisbon airport to discover the J'adore fragrance line.      Dior J’Adore will promote its brand by offering passengers traveling through Lisbon airport the opportunity to tie a scented ribbon around their wrist, allowing them to make a wish as each knot is tied.   #portugalnews #luxurybrandsnewsportugal #dior #portugaldutyfree

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Portugal news - Swiss company Beyond Gravity intends to become the largest space tech company in Portugal.   Swiss space tech company intends to invest further in Portugal and is planning to open a components factory in the medium term.  Beyond Gravity produces space components for rockets, launchers, and satellites and 95% of aerospace missions have some component from the company. The space company’s main clients include the ESA, NASA, Space X, Airbus Defence & Space, Thales Alenia Space, and Amazon.   The main reasons why the space tech company chose to invest in Portugal are the availability of university talent, of innovative technologies and a supply chain.   Beyond Gravity, that already employs 100 people in Portugal, intends to hire 200 people in 2025 and to develop partnerships with universities and other space companies, including CEiiA and Neuraspace.     The aerospace industry is currently experiencing accelerated growth with the second space race, and the current commercial phase is making access to space increasingly cheaper. Beyond Gravity registered global revenues of approximately 383 million euros in 2023, that is 8% more than in 2022. According to industry forecasts, while there are currently 10,000 satellites in orbit, 25,000 new satellites are expected to be launched by 2030. #portugalnews #spacenewsportugal #spacetechcompaniesportugal #beyondgravity

Portugal news - KIKO MILANO is launching makeup designed by Portuguese actress Sara Sampaio who stars in the next Superman movie .   The “Dazzling Eyeshadow Palettes by Sara Sampaio” have just been launched by KIKO MILANO cosmetics that are all designed in Milan, with 99% of products produced in Europe to the highest quality standards.   "I'm so excited to have created such glamorous palettes with KIKO MILANO - a selection of my must-have colors for every event!" has stated Superman star Sara Sampaio.   The glamorous eyeshadow palettes designed by Portuguese celebrity Sara Sampaio for the Italian cosmetics brand were created to walk on a red carpet with a magnetic gaze. #portugalnews #newsportugal #brandsnewsportugal #celebritynewsportugal #sarasampaio #kikomilano

Marketing news - Teddy Bear brings comfort to every little child lucky enough to have one, but who invented Teddy Bear?   Teddy Bear’s origins come from a poignant story when, in the beginning of the 20th Century, an American President named Teddy (Theodore Roosevelt Jr.) refused to shoot a bear during a hunting trip.   This event led to a cartoon by Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Clifford K. Berryman depicting American president Theodore Roosevelt - called "Teddy" - having compassion for a bear at the end of a merciful hunting trip in Mississippi in 1902.   Jewish couple Morris and Rose Michtom decided to immortalize his compassionate behavior by creating a stuffed bear that quickly captured the hearts of every young American.   For, as soon as Michtom saw the drawing, he created a tiny plush bear cub which he sent to Roosevelt to immortalize his act of mercy, before creating another plush bear that he placed in his shop window with a sign "Teddy's bear."   When Teddy Bear was placed in the Jewish couple’s candy shop window, the cozy little bear became so beloved that he led to the creation of a toy company, and very soon Teddy Bear became every child’s source of comfort in every country in the world until this very day.   And what is little known by every person who cherished Teddy Bear, is that the symbol of compassion that brings so much comfort to children, the original Teddy Bear gifted by the Jewish couple to President Roosevelt, is now safely kept in the Smithsonian Museum, the National Museum of American History.   #jewsinthenews #whoinventedteddybear #teddybear #jewsnews #jewishinventions #SmithsonianMuseum

Study shows that advertising on traditional news websites increases ad attention by 20% Portugal news - Advertising on traditional news platforms increases ad attention by 20% and delivers positive brand outcomes, according to “The Value of Traditional News Study” published in October 2024 by Teads.   The study on Advertising commissioned by Teads was conducted by Lumen Research and measured brand perceptions to determine the impact of ad exposure on brand outcomes. One group saw traditional news and one group read soft news content to understand how the news content affected attention to ads. Traditional news includes trade, economics, and tech developments, whereas soft news focuses on entertainment and lifestyle.   Lumen’s patented eye-tracking platform was enabled as respondents scrolled from the front-facing smartphone camera to measure the visual attention data of how each consumer read the news and paid attention to ads.   The results of the study on Advertising show that traditional news content empowers advertisers to increase brand trust, and to stand out from the competition by connecting with engaged consumers.   The study found a strong correlation between attention and upper-funnel brand outcomes when ads were viewed alongside traditional news content and higher ad attention drove a 77% lift in brand outcomes.     The study shows that ads placed on sites with traditional news content from various verticals, including retail, luxury, technology, CPG, and finance result in the following: 1 – Traditional news sites boost article engagement by 35% 2 - Traditional news sites increase ad attention by 20%   Higher levels of interest and engagement increase levels of ad attention by 20%+ when ads are placed alongside traditional news content. Higher ad attention increases recall of advertising by 77% from 1 to 3 seconds of attention, thus delivering positive brand outcomes.   Traditional news sites generate 18% more interest than soft news platforms.  There is a rising demand for quality journalism and pageviews for national news have increased by 104% while pageviews for political news have only increased by 39% between January and August 2024.     Advertising trends and the future of advertising: The trend of advertisers turning away from traditional news in favor of creators and more visually captivating formats like video is accelerating, however these alternatives often lack the commitment to quality journalism. While brand safety tools were initially developed to filter out harmful content from social media, these tools often missed the mark and decreased brand trust.   On the other hand, advertising alongside serious news content remains brand-safe.  In fact, positioning ads next to quality journalism, even on difficult topics, can be both a secure and effective strategy for brands.   Journalism remains an evergreen source of high-quality content on the internet, making news platforms a valuable space for advertisers. News readers represent a highly engaged audience, with consumers that carefully choose the content they interact with, making them an ideal target for brands looking to build trust and credibility.      The new Lumen research on Advertising shows a direct link between the quality of attention and brand recall. Since the concentrated focus obtained by traditional news sites is more effective for driving brand success compared to the fragmented attention and scroll-speed on social media, the future of advertising lies in a reversal of the trend in favor of traditional news sites.   #portugalnews #advertisingnews #marketingnews #whyitisbettertoadvertiseonnewswebsites #advertisingtrends #thefutureofadvertising