Portugal’s economy has seen the most growth in the European Union in a year, according to the European Commission. Brussels projects that the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) will increase by 5.8% in 2022, particularly due to tourism. The European Commissioner for the Economy, Paolo Gentiloni has said “the reopening of tourism to a country mostly based on external rather than internal tourism also played an important role”.
Ireland is the second country after Portugal with the most positive GDP growth at 5.4%. The projections for the European bloc and the eurozone are just 2.7% for 2022. However, Portugal’s growth project is the highest among the EU member states because it did not grow as strongly in 2021 compared to other countries. Portugal’s GDP increased by 4.9% in 2021, below the EU average of 5.4%. The projection also states that the Portuguese economy’s growth in 2023 will be lower, with a growth of 2.7%.
A report by the European Commission has stated that “the growth projects remain favorable, despite struggles related to the prices of commodities, global supply chains, and greater uncertainty in external demand”.
— European Commission 🇪🇺 (@EU_Commission) May 16, 2022
The European Commission has also predicted that inflation in Portugal will reach its peak in the second trimester of this year and gradually stabilize. The Harmonised Indices of Consumer Prices (HICP) are projected to increase from 0.9% in 2021 to 4.4% in 2022, before decreasing to 1.9% in 2023.
The unemployment rate is also projected to decrease to 5.7% this year and to 5.5% in 2023. In 2021, the unemployment rate stood at 6.6%. The European Commission’s projection is more favorable than the one released by the Portuguese Ministry of Finance which estimates the unemployment rate will decrease to 6% in 2022 and 5.7% in 2023.
Prime Minister António Costa said on Twitter that the “economic projects published today by the European Commission are very favorable to Portugal, surpassing even the current projects of growth of the government”.
As projeções económicas hoje publicadas pela @EU_Commission são muito favoráveis a #Portugal, superando mesmo as atuais previsões de crescimento do @govpt.
De acordo com a Comissão, teremos o maior crescimento da #UE em 2022 e retomamos a convergência.
While Lisbon is more known for its fashion, Porto has a wide variety of stores for shopping lovers to explore. From high-end brands, mainstream Inditex brands, and vintage and sustainable stores, Porto has a lot to offer. This shopping guide to Porto has everything you need to know so you are ready for your next fashion spree, such as the best shopping malls and shopping streets.
Best Shopping Malls in Porto
Alameda Shopping
Founded in 2005, Alameda Shopping hosts around 121 stores over 5 floors and 38,427 square meters. Located next to the Estadio do Dragao, the shopping features a large Continente hypermarket and brands such as Sportzone, Intimissi, Zara, Massimo Dutti, H&M, and more. Alameda Shopping also features a seven-screen NOS cinema.
Shopping Cidade do Porto
Shopping Cidade do Porto is located next to major cultural and touristic references and hosts over 5 million visitors a year. The shopping features hundreds of stores from fashion to food, as well as a large supermarket. You can find multiple stores here including Mango, United Colors of Benetton, Intimissi, and more.
Peninsula Boutique Center
Located on Praca do Bom Sucesso, this smaller boutique center is a Porto style and fashion reference, with over 20 boutiques of various brands. The center also hosts fashion events, cultural initiatives, and wellbeing events. You can find stores such as Massimo Dutti, Bimba Y Lola, Carolina Herrera, Adolfo Dominguez, and more.
ViaCatarina Shopping
Located in the center of Porto, ViaCatarina shopping has over 95 shops throughout its 4 floors and 11500m2. The shopping mall features retail stores for fashion and home goods, as well as a food court and a rooftop restaurant. You can find stores such as Levi’s, H&M, NewYorker, Jean Louis David, and more.
Best Shopping Streets in Porto
Rua de Santa Catarina
Rua de Santa Catarina is the most iconic shopping area in Porto. Beginning in Batalha square, ViaCatarina shopping is located on this main shopping street. The street is packed with fashion brands such as H&M, Footlocker, Springfield, Tezenis, and more.
Photo by Francisco Anzola (Flickr)
Avenida da Boavista
Avenida da Boavista is around 5 kilometers long, making it the longest avenue in Porto. The avenue is home to main attractions such as Casa da Musica and Fundacao Serralves, as well as a large concentration of stylist ateliers and high-end brands.
Rua de Cedofeita
Another famous shopping street, Rua de Cedofeita features several independent shops that you won’t find in shopping malls. Extending over 800 meters, from Praca de Carlos Alberto to Rua de Boavista, the street features stores at Lefties, Me Allegro, and TeeLegend.
Second-Hand Shopping in Porto
3 Best Vintage Stores in Porto
1. Mao Esquerda Vintage
Founded by two women, Mao Esquerda Vintage sells vintage clothing from the 40s to the 80s. The store was founded through a passion to commit to environmental responsibility and fighting the impact of the textile and fashion industry. You can find trendy flower-print shirts and men’s jean jackets for affordable prices.
2. Mon Pere Vintage
An affordable vintage store, Mon Pere Vintage often hosts weekend discounts where all products are 50% off or 1 euro each. This store has lovely vintage dressed, bathing suits, and an extensive Levi’s selection, boasting popular brands for cheap prices.
3. Humana Vintage
Humana Vintage has stores all over the country, including one in Porto. The brand is committed to fighting climate change and 100% of the profits from the stores are donated to social causes. You can find a range of vintage pieces at Humana such as leather jackets, jeans, and vintage dresses.
3 Best Second-Hand Markets in Porto
1. Vandoma Flea Market
Vandoma Flea Market has been operating for decades and became regulated after 1984, making it completely legal. The market happens every Saturday in an area along the riverside. You can find loads of products here from vinyl records, clothes, and furniture.
2. The Urban Market
Located in Hard Club, a live music venue, Urban Market gathers creatives and designers from fashion, jewelry, art, ceramic, food, and music. Sometimes the market takes place in other locations so watch out for that, such as Praca das Cardosas, across the street from Sao Bento train station.
3. Mercadinho dos Clerigos
Located near the historical tower of Clerigos in the city center, Mercadinho dos Clreigos is a monthly market that hosts performances, as well as handmade products, food, flowers, and clothes, as well as bio and organic food products.
Portugal finished 9th in the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 on Saturday night, after getting 5th place by the national juries. The country has reached this position in two other Eurovisions. Maro’s performance of “Saudade, Saudade”, an indie-pop track was accompanied by the voices of Beatriz Fonseca, Beatriz Pessoa, Carolina Leite, Diana Castro and Milhanas.
The results of the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 are decided by a national jury for each country and televotes from the public at home (50% each). Even countries that did not qualify for the final get a jury, amounting to 40 countries. Each jury also gives 12 points to one country that is their favorite. Unfortunately, Portugal did not receive 12 points from any jury. Portugal received 36 points from televotes and 171 points from jury votes, winning a total of 207 points.
Let’s look at the voting and points for Portugal. Only 36 points were televotes from the public, with only France (6 tele), Belgium (1 tele), Spain (4 tele), Italy (1 tele), Lithuania (7 tele), Switzerland (7 tele), Armenia (4 tele), Montenegro (5 tele), and Poland (1 tele). All other 16 countries gave Portugal 0 points from televotes.
Regarding jury points, Italy and Spain were the only two countries to give Portugal 0 points. The 171 points from the jury came from Albania (1 jury), France (1 jury), Moldova (2 jury), United Kingdom (3 jury), Greece (3 jury), Slovenia (3 jury), Bulgaria (4 jury), Ireland (4 jury), Czech Republic (5 jury), Iceland (5 jury), Australia (6 jury), Belgium (5 jury), Latvia (6 jury), Azerbaijan (7 jury), Estonia (7 jury), France (1 jury), Georgia (7 jury), Romania (7 jury), Serbia (7 jury), Denmark (8 jury), Netherlands (8 jury), Poland (7 jury), Montenegro (4 jury), Austria (10 jury), Croatia (10 jury), Norway (10 jury), Ukraine (10 jury), Armenia (8 jury), Switzerland (5 jury), and Lithuania (8 jury).
The band Kalush Orchestra from Ukraine was crowned first place, as predicted. The performance reflected a fusion between folk music and rap.
— Eurovision Song Contest (@Eurovision) May 14, 2022
Last year, Portugal’s Black Mamba finished 12th place with the song “Love Is On My Side”. Portugal has only won the Eurovision Song Contest once in 2017, with Salvador Sobral’s song “Amar Pelos Dois”.
The first time Portugal participated in Eurovision was in 1964, missing five editions in 1970, 2000, 2002, 2013, and 2016.
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A floating solar farm of 12,000 solar panels will be ready to produce power in July of this year in Portugal’s Alqueva reservoir on the Guadiana River in Alentejo. This will be Europe’s largest floating solar park on a reservoir in Europe, the size of four football pitches. Built by EDP, a Portuguese electric utility company will generate 7.5 GWh a year and power around 1,500 households in the region, more than 30% of the families in the region. The project involves a total investment of 6 million euros.
This innovative technology is expanding all over the world and the Alqueva project is focused on hybridization, combining hydro and solar energy using only one point of access to the electricity grid. The floating solar park also includes the installation of a battery with a storage capacity of 2MWh, another groundbreaking innovation.
The floating solar park is part of Portugal’s plan to stop relying on imported fossil fuels that have increased in price since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, according to Reuters. Portugal relies on Russia for 10% of its natural gas, making the transition to renewable energy urgent. Luckily, Portugal has one of the highest levels of solar resources in European countries.
However, EDP wants to find the most suitable geographic areas to install such renewable energy projects. EDP found that using the Alqueva reservoir is the perfect opportunity as it avoids occupying other areas on land that are useful for agriculture. Moreover, it allows EDP to “take advantage of the connection to the already installed electricity grid that hydroelectric plants do not steadily use”.
Photo provided by EDP.
Photo provided by EDP.
This project will also make electricity more affordable to consumers. The EDP group director in charge of this project has said that the electricity produced from the floating solar farm will cost a third of the one produced from a gas-fired plant.
This floating solar farm on a hydropower reservoir can be connected to existing links to the power grid making it cost-effective and “excess power generated on sunnier days can pump water up into the lake to be stored for use on cloudy days or at night”, according to Reuters.
The executive board member of EDP Ana Paula Marques told Reuters that the war in Ukraine means Portugal needs to accelerate its transition to renewable energy. She said the floating solar park project is part of EDP’s strategy “to go 100% green by 2030”.
The Alqueva project leads to a reduction of the carbon footprint at around 30% for floats supplied with this composite. EDP is working toward making its carbon footprint neutral or even negative in the future.
EDP already has plans to expand this project in Alqueva. Back in April, the company obtained the right to build a second floating solar farm with a capacity of 70 megawatts.
For the past few years, Portugal has been called one of the last crypto tax havens in Europe. However, it seems this is coming to an end in the near future. The new Minister of Finance Fernando Medina confirmed in parliament on Friday that cryptocurrencies will be subject to taxation in the near future. Medina said that “many countries already have systems, many countries are building their models in relation to this subject and we will build our own”.
How is Portugal a crypto tax haven currently? Portugal does not view cryptocurrencies as an asset, but rather as a form of payment so the country does not tax them as the former. Cryptocurrency is treated like any other currency, essentially. You will not be charged VAT or Personal Income Tax (IRS) as an individual. However, businesses that provide services related to cryptocurrency are taxed on gains between 28% and 35%.
While details are not yet set in place for the taxation of crypto in Portugal, the government has said the future plan will include, among others, a tax on the gains of selling cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin. The Secretary of State for Fiscal Issues Mendonça Mendes also announced that the government will not only tax crypto gains but cryptocurrencies will be included in other types of taxation, such as VAT (known as IVA) and Stamp Tax (known as Imposto de Selo).
The Left Bloc (BE) proposes that cryptocurrencies be taxed in Personal Income Tax (IRS) like any other gain, arguing it would be disappointing if the Socialist Party (PS) rejects this change to the State Budget for 2022 to end the current “offshore of cryptocurrencies”. The member of parliament for BE Mariana Mortágua told the media, “It is unbelievable how the PS refuses to tax fortunes created within seconds on the internet while maintaining the VAT on electricity and not increasing the minimum wage in the context of inflation”.
Mendes has said that the taxation of cryptocurrencies is not as simple as Mortágua makes it out to be. He said, “We are evaluating by comparing internationally what is the definition of crypto assets, which includes cryptocurrencies. We are evaluating the regulations in this area, be it in the fight against money laundering and the regulation of markets, to present a legislative initiative that truly serves a country in all aspects, not a legislative initiative that makes the front cover of a paper”.
While not as famous as Paris or London, Lisbon is a fashion capital in Europe to watch out for. From luxury brands to affordable vintage clothing, Lisbon has a store for everyone’s taste. Lisbon has a variety of shopping options, so many that it could get overwhelming. From shopping centers to typical Portuguese streets with smaller family-owned stores, as well as a main luxury brand avenue, you will find stores worth entering all over the Portuguese capital. Luckily, our Lisbon Shopping Guide is here to help you out!
Best Shopping Malls in Lisbon
Colombo
The largest shopping mall in Portugal and one of the largest in the Iberian Peninsula, Colombo has over 340 stores, including 60 restaurants, and 8 movie theaters, as well as a massive food court. You can find a variety of stores at Colombo from affordable to more expensive such as Bershka, Adidas, Bimba Y Lola, Brownie, Brandy Melville, Footlocker, and more.
Photo by Vitor Oliveira (Flickr)
Amoreiras
Inaugurated in 1985, Amoreiras was Lisbon’s largest commercial complex at the time. The shopping center has a total area of 45 thousand square meters, including more than 200 stores from fashion, health and beauty, decoration, and more. Around 12.5 million people visit Amoreiras every year. You can find stores such as Bimba Y Lola, Boss Store, Fnac, Guess, Lacoste, and more at Amoreiras.
Photo by Vitor Oliveira (Flickr)
El Corte Ingles
Opened in 2001, an upscale department store, El Corte Ingles has 9 floors divided into multiple areas such as men, women, home, cosmetics, and more, as well as a supermarket and 14-screen cinema. The department store features a panoramic restaurant on the top floor, as well as several restaurants. You can find high-end stores such as Jimmy Choo, Bottega Veneta, Carolina Herrera, and more at El Corte Ingles.
Armazens do Chiado
Located in Rua do Carmo, in the heart of Chiado, the foundations of the building housing Armazens do Chiado date back to the 12th century. The shopping center features 55 stores, 6 retail floors with a food court with 15 restaurants. You can find stores such as Mango, Brownie, Women’s Secret, Kicks, and more.
Best Shopping Streets in Lisbon
Rua Garrett
Located in the center of Chiado, Rua Garrett is one of the most iconic streets in Lisbon that is constantly filled with tourists and features several stores. From Portuguese family-run businesses to multinational clothing shows, the street has a variety of options. You can find stores such as Happy Socks, Stradivarius, Massimo Dutti, as well as Bertrand, the oldest operating bookshop in the world.
Principe Real
Probably the trendiest neighborhood in Lisbon, Principe Real is a fashion-forward that has some of the coolest stores in the capital. You can actually visit the workshops of iconic fashion designers such as Lidija Kolovrat, a Bosnian designer who opened Kolovrat79 in 2010, as well as Nuno Gama’s store called Maison Nuno Gama which opened in 2014. We also recommend visiting Embaixada in Principe Real, a department store selling trendy designer items and art which also features two restaurants and a bar.
Avenida da Liberdade
If you’re looking to shop in some luxury brands, Avenida da Liberdade should be your first spot. 1,100 meters long, the avenue is known for being one of the most expensive shopping streets in all of Europe. You can find major luxury brands here such as Cartier, Louis Vuitton, Versace, and Prada, as well as mid-priced brands such as Guess and Massimo Dutti.
Photo by Alice Kotlyarenko (Unsplash)
LxFactory
One of the country’s most popular creative hubs, LxFactory feels like an independent city filled with small businesses and creative professionals. You will find start-ups, coffee shops, bars, and stores at LxFactory. You can find stores such as Saudade Design, Bairro Arte, Coqueta, and India That Wears You at this location.
LxFactory. Photo by Alex Lehner (Flickr)
Second-Hand Shopping in Lisbon
3 Best Vintage Stores in Lisbon
1. Retro City
Retro City is an affordable vintage store that is known for its quality leather, military, faux fur, and retro bomber jackets. The store offers all types of brands with pieces from the 50s to the 90s.
2. As de Espadas
An eccentric vintage store, As de Espadas, features all types of brands, including luxury fashion. This store is a bit pricier than other vintage stores in Lisbon, but the pieces tend to be of higher quality. You can find pieces from the 20s to the 80s here, so you’re bound to find some real gems.
3. A Outra Face da Lua
Founded over 10 years ago, A Outra Face da Lua is a vintage clothing shop that features a coffee shop and an outdoor terrace. The store sells vintage clothing, as well as accessories and wallpapers. This store is the perfect location for an afternoon of vintage shopping, followed by a delicious cappuccino.
3 Best Second-Hand Markets in Lisbon
1. Feira da Ladra
Feira da Ladra is Lisbon’s flea market, a tradition in Lisbon since the 12th century. You can find everything from useless products to unexpected gems such as clothes, accessories, and more, the key is to look through everything you can. The market happens every Tuesday and Saturday from dawn to early afternoon.
2. LX Market
Lx Market happens every Sunday at LxFactory from 10 am to 6 pm. You can find handmade and vintage items that have been carefully selected. For a relaxing Saturday, have brunch at a restaurant in LxFactory and then head to the market for a unique shopping experience.
3. Anjos70 Flea Market
Anjos 70 is an art and flea market that happens on the first weekend of each month and functions as an urban market. There are over 100 stalls selling arts and crafts, workshops, teas, and more, as well as multiple handmade and vintage clothing items.
The ex-banker João Rendeiro was found dead a few hours ago in his cell in Westville Prison, South Africa, reports CNN Portugal. The circumstances of the death are still under investigation, but it is known that he was in an 80m2 prison cell with around 50 inmates. However, Observador has reported that the South African authorities have suggested that Rendeiro committed suicide. The Portuguese ex-banker was captured on December 11 of this year in South Africa after escaping Portugal to not be imprisoned for the BPP case.
Rendeiro had been in prison in South Africa for 6 months while opposing the process of the extradition request by Portugal. He was sentenced in three distinct cases in 2013 related to the collapse of the Private Portuguese Bank (BPP), where it was proven in court that the ex-banker took 13.61 million euros from the bank. He was facing 19 years and 2 months in prison for his crime. He had been sentenced for fiscal fraud, money laundering, forgery, and more.
In September of 2021, Rendeiro announced in his blog that he would not be returning to Portugal for the trial and international arrest warrants were issued. In December of 2021, Rendeiro was arrested in South Africa by Interpol’s National Crime Bureau.
In April, Rendeiro’s lawyer June Marks had visited him in imprisonment and said that the ex-banker was well and “anxious” for the start of the trial. He was set to return to court next week on May 20 for the preparatory session, with the trial set for June 13 and 30.
Law Professor André Thomashausen told Observador radio that Rendeiro was in the “worst prison in South Africa” and maybe “even the worst in all of Africa” with 40,000 inmates in overcrowded conditions, with a lack of security and budget, as well as “managed by groups of organized crime”.
The collapse of the BPP in 2010 financially burdened thousands of clients and caused a 450 million euro loss to the state.
Over 200,000 people have gathered in Cova da Iria in Fátima for the first celebration of the 13th of May without Covid-19 restrictions, on Thursday night for the candle procession. The ceremony was led by D. Edgar Peña Parra, the substitute of the Secretary of State of the Vatican. May 13 is known as the Day of Our Lady of Fátima, celebrating the day of the first apparition of Fátima.
During the prayer, a request for peace in Ukraine was brought up and three children prayed in Ukrainian, wearing the typical outfits of the country. Carlos Cabecinhas, a priest, said during the press conference, “We will pray that the Queen of Peace brings peace to Ukraine”.
While the procession occurs the night before the 13th of May, there are plenty of other celebrations happening on May 13, most of them in Portuguese. The international celebrations for today are the following:
“Rosario” celebration at 9 a.m in Capelinha
Mass at 9.am in “Recinto de Oracao”
“Rosario + Prec. Velas” at 9:30 p.m in Capelinha
A hot stop for religious tourism, Fátima, a city in Santarém receives around 8 million pilgrims a year due to the Miracle of Fátima.
In 1917, three shepherd children witnessed the apparition of Mary, the Mother of Jesus, six times over six months. The first apparition occurred on May 13, 1917 – this is why this day is so widely celebrated in Fátima.
The children said that Mary, also known as Fátima told the children the “Three Secrets of Fátima”. These were apocalyptic prophecies that according to Catholic interpretations mentioned events such as World War II, the rise and fall of communism, and the assassination attempt of Pope John Paul II. The children were told to spread these ideas and convert sinners as they were allegedly the main cause of these future events.
These three apparitions and the spread of the messages throughout the city culminated in the Miracle of the Sun, allegedly witnessed by over 70,000 people. There are many accounts of what this miracle consisted of but most say that after a period of rain, the skies cleared and the sun appeared as a spinning disc in the sky with radiant colors.
The Catholic Church declared these events miracles in 1930 when religious buildings were built to honor them, leading to the Sanctuary of Fátima. The Sanctuary of Fátima in the city of Fátima is a group of Catholic religious buildings that includes the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary and the Chapel of the Apparitions which was built in the place where the three shepherd children were visited by Mary. The most common day to visit is May 13th, the day of the first apparition where thousands gather at the sanctuary to celebrate the Day of Our Lady of Fátima.
For a full overview of the miracle take a look at this article.
A two-bedroom apartment in Braga was purchased for 3 bitcoin on May 5, 2022, the first crypto-only transaction for a property purchase in the history of Portugal. At the time, the 3 bitcoin were worth around €110,000. The purchase happened without having to convert the crypto into euros, making it not only the first property transaction in Portugal but all of Europe.
Real estate company Zome participated in the deal, as well as the law firm Antas da Cunha Ecija and Crypto Valley. Zome said on Facebook that “the deed represents a historic mark, the transference of digital crypto to a physical asset – a house – without converting it to euros. We believe today a new world of possibilities is open for the real estate sector!”.
A change to the rules last month made it so that one can purchase property with crypto alone, without any currency conversion necessary. Zome has said they are open to including other crypto tokens in the future such as dogecoin.
According to Idealista, in order to combat money laundering, there are additional requirements for a deed of a property purchased with cryptocurrency. The following requirements are necessary to purchase property with crypto in Portugal:
Necessary to show where the money came from (bank account)
Understand the route of the money until it reached its digital function (bitcoin)
The number of the digital wallet
Identify those involved in the transaction (name, profession, address)
Prove that the money leaves a wallet to the other in the moment of the transaction
For an authentic island vacation in Madeira, you must explore the nightlife in Funchal. With clubs that have been gracing the island for decades, Madeira’s nightlife scene is welcoming to a diverse age group. From tracks from the 80s to pop and techno, Funchal club nights satisfy every music lover out there. But before we get into the best clubs in Funchal for an unforgettable night out, let’s get into the nightlife culture and what to expect. In Madeira, you start off at a bar until around at least 1 am and then you head out to your favorite club for some dancing. If you decide to go to the club earlier, chances are it could be empty. Clubs usually close anywhere between 7 and 8 am so you can literally party all night long.
If you’re overwhelmed by the endless nightlife options, we have selected our 4 favorite clubs – your very own guide to clubs in Funchal, Madeira.
Founded 36 years ago, Vespas is a known club for locals and tourists alike, offering nights out of various musical genres with a good environment and positive energy. The large venue includes seven bars, as well as three famous rooms called Vespas, Jam, and Marginal. The resident DJ of the Vespas room is Romano Faria, also known as OXY, a DJ with over 20 years of experience. DJ Ricardo Campos is the resident of Jam, an iconic figure of Madeira nightlife with over 30 years of experience. The room marginal welcomes DJ Miguel Rodrigues, also known as Migs, specializing in electronic music from Chill Out to techno.
2. Copacabana
Located in the Madeira Casino, Copacabana is one of the most iconic clubs in Madeira, welcoming guests of all generations. The main DJ Luis Goncalves plays a variety of music genres, from classics to tracks topping the charts today. Copacabana features a high-quality sound system and 12 video screens for an elevated nightlife experience. Along with welcoming various DJs, Copacabana hosts live concerts of national and international artists.
Photo provided by establishment.Photo provided by establishment.
3. Mini Eco Bar
Located in Funchal, Mini Eco Bar is an eco-friendly bar and club for a guilt-free night out. The place’s furniture has been sourced through Fresh Home, where the pieces displayed have been made out of waste. All the waste produced at the bar is recycled, the LEDs lighting the space are low consumption, and all the appliances are classed A for energy efficiency. Along with hosting incredible nights out, Mini Eco Bar welcomes new artists and regularly displays groundbreaking art and performances. Portuguese DJs such as Joao Garcia, Rodrigo Portugal, and Maria Branco have played at Mini Eco Bar.
Photo provided by establishment.Photo provided by establishment.
4. Dubaï Club
Dubaï club offers three floors of entertainment and fun. The first floor features the club and dance floor for those seeking to dance the night away. The second floor is a lounge with a comfortable seating area for those in need of a break from the commotion. Last but not least, the third floor features an outdoor terrace where guests can appreciate the view and enjoy some delicious shisha. This club is actually one of the first on the island to sell shisha and make it a large part of the nightlife in Madeira. From Brazilian music to tracks topping the charts, Dubaï club’s music scene is diverse so that anyone can find a night out for them.
