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In the charming villages of Comporta and Melides, a blend of bucolic tranquility emanates from rice plantations, fishermen's huts, and the presence of storks' nests. This idyllic backdrop coexists in harmony with upscale boutiques, gourmet restaurants, luxury condominiums and 5-star hotels. The awe-inspiring views of the sun gracefully setting over the ocean, the pine trees and the dolphins passing by transform any retreat to these villages into a personalized journey to a Portuguese paradise — here, we present five must-go places:

The Spanish artist was born and raised in Madrid, but she attributes her time in South Korea as pivotal to transform her into the artist that she is now. The pursuit of an equilibrium in all aspects of life are a leading influence in her art series. For 2024, her aspiration is to be able to showcase her art overseas.

It's in her discreet and beautiful studio at Rua das Janelas Verdes, Lisbon, that Spanish interior designer Daniela Franceschini creates residential and commercial spaces that “weave together timeless architecture with modern accents”. Her projects as CEO of Quiet Studios includes The Rebello Hotel in Oporto, The Vintage Hotel in Lisbon and residences in Germany, Portugal, and Spain.

By breaking the mold in their respective industries, these brands are pioneers of innovation. Their successful stories are shaping Lisbon streets with a vibrancy and creativity never seen before. Text by Leda Letra.

An expert in the luxury market, António Paraíso recently celebrated the 18th anniversary of his namesake company, a consultancy agency specialized in luxury marketing, strategic innovation and selling services.

Christina Pappas, President of The Keyes Company, one of the largest independent brokers in Florida, shares in this interview with RG her strategies for being one of the most accomplished real estate agents in the United States, how she sees the market in 2024 and why it is impossible to accomplish anything without teamwork.