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one strange hotel
Nestled in-between Sintra magnificent hills, on Estrada do RodÃzio by Praia Grande, it’s the kind of place that beckons when the city starts to feel too small, too tight—when the workweek spills uninvited into the weekend. It was a spur-of-the-moment decision to run away, fueled by grainy Instagram photos that promised an escape, a quiet doorway to someplace beautifully unfamiliar or maybe once known but forgotten. In the end, Sintra is always the right getaway.
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Owned by Mikkel, Marqà is somewhat hideaway, somewhat hypnotic experience — a place lures you in with an atmosphere so meticulously crafted it almost feels cult-like. Billie Holiday’s voice lingers in the air, seamlessly giving way to Mazzy Star, and you Fade Into it — into the atmosphere that lifts and grounds you all at once. Foxtrot has always been my favorite dance. And so here we arrive...
cult-like
Silent Living
designed to blend with the surrounding landscape
Rooted in Portugal’s natural and cultural tapestry, Silent Living offers a collection of retreats that transcend traditional hospitality. Each property, originally a cherished family residence, invites guests to experience the profound connection between home, nature, and heritage.
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Whether it is Santa Clara 1728 in historic quarter of Lisbon, or Casa no Tempo in Montemor-o-Novo, Silent Living offers more than just a stay—it offers a home even if it is only for a weekend.
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ecosystem
Aethos Ericeira
Portugal’s Silver Coast, dunes and cliffs
It’s my third time returning to Aethos, and certainly not the last. This is my go-to place — a perfect retreat for a weekend stay, indulgent spa rituals, or a leisurely breakfast overlooking the Atlantic’s cinematic splendor. No matter the season — whether the cliffs are cloaked in mist or bathed in sunlight—Aethos always carries its own magic.
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In the background waves crash tirelessly against the rocks below, and the wind hums its ancient melody. The air is rich with the briny scent of salt. With a book in hand and a cup of coffee cradled close, I lose myself in the ocean’s rhythm, cuddled on the terrace. Each sip grounds me, each moment dissolves into pure serenity.
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But Aethos is more than...
the space to talk hearts out
Oyster + Margarita
who stands behind the most popular oyster bar in the city
cocktail affair
Oyster and Margarita is a seafood and cocktail bar located in Principe Real, Lisbon, at the intersection of 5 roads, and proudly owns a terrace overlooking the district.
If you had already heard about O+M you must have heard about it from your friend, or a friend of a friend telling you about ‘the best oysters in the city’. If you visited it at least once, on occasion you find yourself craving a cocktail affair at O+M with a set of bare oysters. But it is not just the finest products ...
private party of the roaring twenties with total strangers
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