Beja, Portugal
Latest news and stories from Vidigueira.
This week's Shortlist marks the start of summer with proposals that favour experience and curation: the new menu at Quinta do Quetzal, Kiko Martins' experience featuring Barrosã beef, the Dão Summer Edition in Viseu, the sunset at Quinta da Fonte Souto in Portalegre, and the celebration of the first anniversary...
Singer Luís Trigacheiro becomes the patron for the São Cucufate ruins in the “7 Wonders of Portugal” competition.
The GNR indicates that a car crash resulted in one death on the National Road 258, between Vidigueira and Pedrógão, on Wednesday night. The driver reportedly fled the scene on foot. The alert was given at 23:40.
So far, there are no reported injuries.
Celebrating 25 years with an exclusive proposal, two new Vineyard Villas offer refuges with personalised service and views of the stream, vineyard, and Serra do Mendro. This experience is completed by new walkways at Herdade do Sobroso that lead to a panoramic dome, where guests can enjoy massages while overlooking the local wildlife and the water mirror.
Four exclusive dinners will blend art, wine, and gastronomy at Quinta do Paral in the Alentejo region. The series begins on March 21st to celebrate Spring, with subsequent events scheduled for Summer, Autumn, and Winter. Chef Rui Paula, recently awarded his third Michelin star, will host the inaugural dinner, accompanied by wines from Wine&Soul, winemaker Sandra Tavares da Silva, and musician Luís Trigacheiro. The '4 Seasons' dinners are limited to 45 guests per event, reflecting the estate's commitment to authentic, high-quality experiences.
In a statement that did not name the accused, the Public Prosecutor's Office said both were charged with the offence of misconduct in public office, apparently in conjunction with offences of abuse of power and embezzlement.
The incident affected 65 pupils and teachers.
While campaigning in Baixo Alentejo, António José Seguro visited Vidigueira, in the district of Beja, and said that, if elected, he will make tackling corruption his top priority.
