O badalado TRIPADVISOR elege como dos Melhores Hotéis do Mundo o
ONYRIA MARINHA EDITION HOTEL & THALASSO(1), na Quinta da Marinha, com golfe, spa e uma localização
privilegiada. O termo grego «onyria» significa sonho e corresponde, na
perfeição, às imagens do boutique hotel. Aliás, a descrição feita pelo famoso
site parece referir-se ao próprio paraíso: «If you cannot find happiness during your stay here,
stop looking. There isn't a better place you'll
find. The staff will go above and beyond to meet any expectations you may have.
The
accommodations are second to none.». E conclui com uma visita ao campo de
golfe, para melhorar o handicap:
O site Globe Spots(2) coloca Portugal no TOP 10 dos destinos
imperdíveis para 2013, por muitas e boas razões: «Portugal oozes 'old European charm'. Medieval towns
and historical quarters are full of squares, churches and monasteries. Narrow
lanes are flanked by old skew houses with crooked balconies draped in drying
laundry. Here, neighbours still share the latest gossip or discuss politics
from their windows. Pastry shops and taverns are found in such abundance it
makes you wonder whether the Portuguese eat at home at all. The pace is
soothingly slow and any day seems to be a good day for a drink. Chances are
that after a few days in Portugal, you’ll find yourself sitting in a small
square with a glass of tawny port in your hand, no matter whether you
previously liked the stuff or not. It's just one of those things Portugal does
to you.»
O portal de turismo britânico
GlobalGrassHopper tem 2 cafés portugueses no TOP 15 da Europa, onde apenas
Itália merece mais do que uma referência. E falamos de países como França,
Áustria, Holanda, Espanha, República Checa, Hungria, Alemanha, Polónia,
Alemanha e Suíça, com uma única referência…
Os dois eleitos nacionais
são o Majestic no Porto e a Brasileira em Lisboa. Claro que teríamos mais
(talvez até outras) alternativas para propor, sobretudo em Lisboa, onde a
Versailles, a esplanada do miradouro de S.Pedro de Alcântara, as duas
esplanadas na Rua D.Pedro V (no Lost In e na boutique ao lado), para além das casas
de chá estrategicamente situadas na Graça ou junto ao Castelo ou nas bordas do
Tejo, tornariam quase impossível ficarmo-nos só por uma… Mas esta foi a
selecção de cafés históricos preferidos da escritora e música Holly J.Holly,
viajante compulsiva.
Vale a pena citar o
artigo, até pelas excelentes dicas para um chá ou café quente, capaz de nos
ajudar a descongelar do frio e abrigar da chuva e ventania louca deste tempo (no
site encontra-se uma imagem alusiva a cada café:
http://www.globalgrasshopper.com/destinations/europe/15-historic-cafes-europe/)
http://www.globalgrasshopper.com/destinations/europe/15-historic-cafes-europe/)
15 of the best historic cafes in Europe
Written by
guest writer Holly J. Holly is a travel writer and musician based in the UK.
When she’s not scouring Europe for her favourite historic cafes she also enjoys
travelling further afield. Her favourite travel destination is Japan, and her
favourite cities include Paris, Barcelona and Tokyo.
The Best Historic Cafés
in Europe – Once favourite haunts
of aristocrats, writers, poets and louche libertines, many of Europe’s coffee
houses have a colourful history. Where better to sample of a slice of Europe’s
bygone past than one of the beautifully preserved historic cafes? From fancy
Art Deco to one of Amsterdam’s oldest brown cafes here are 15 of the best
historic cafes in Europe:
La Closerie des Lilas,
Paris – best for literary history
La Closerie des Lilas is the perfect place to visit on Paris weekend breaks. A former philosopher’s favourite, the cafe is
known for its rich history of hosting such heroes of literature and art as
Ernest Hemingway, Henry Miller, Apollinaire, Cézanne and Picasso. Every Tuesday
night great thinkers, artists and poets would pile into La Closerie and mull
over the latest theories, sharing their work and their ideas. Fans of Hemingway
will most certainly want to visit the lush secluded terrace where the great
author spent endless hours scribbling out his work. Hemingway lived a mere
stone’s throw from the café and his favourite place at the glistening mahogany
bar is marked with a well-polished brass plaque bearing his name.
- 171 Boulevard du
Montparnasse 75006 Paris, France
Café New York,
Budapest – best for most beautiful
Café New York, Budapest is often mentioned as one of the most beautiful cafes in Europe – if not the world – and if you happen to
vist you’ll probably agree. Renowned for being the place to meet for early
20th century artists, today it’s also a restaurant offering both
traditional and Italian dishes to locals and tourists alike. The décor
is suitably lavish with elaborate and decorative traditional pieces
combined with more contemporary elements. Grab yourself a seat at one of the
mirrored tables you may be lucky enough to experience a short performance from
the local actors who frequently tread the boards at this popular café.
- 1073 Budapest, Erzsebet korut
9-11, Hungary
Café Central, Vienna –
best for classical music
With its marble pillars, glistening array of chandeliers
and sweeping ceilings Café Central in Vienna is a fabulous example
of early 19th century architecture. Nestled within a grand expanse of a
historic palace it has long been associated with intellectuals since its
opening in 1876. Most European cafés have used the idea of a Viennese café as a
template, and the Café Central is probably the most superb example of them all.
If refined elegance stirs you then you must visit this beautiful place,
afternoons are particularly pleasant as they offer live classical music
recitals. As you can imagine the acoustics are incredible.
- Herrengasse / Strauchgasse,
1010 Vienna, Austria
Majestic Café, Porto –
best for Art Noveau
Fans of Art Nouveau will adore the glorious Majestic
Café, Porto which exhibit’s a stunning façade, exquisite interiors and a
delightful winter garden. Famed for its Belle Epoque atmosphere it is perhaps
one of the most photographed and aesthetically pleasing cafés in the world, let
alone in Europe. The architecture was executed by the exceptional Joao
Queiroz. As well as the beautiful surroundings the café boasts a rich
calendar of cultural activities throughout the year.
- Rua Santa Catarina 112,
4000-442 Oporto, Portugal
Cafe Chris, Amsterdam
– best for interesting locals
Amsterdam is famous for its ‘Brown cafes’ so called for
their dark but cosy wooden interiors and the nicotine-stained walls and
ceilings. Cafe Chris – established in 1624 – is said to be the oldest
“Brown Cafe” in the city. A truly historical landmark located in the attractive
Jordaan area, people come for the genuinely old interiors and probably
also to meet a handful of colourful local personalities.
- Bloemstraat 42, 1016 LC
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Caffe Torino, Turin – best for glamorous past
Turin is actually the first place in Europe where coffee fever
first took hold and the Italian city is still home to a thriving cafe culture.
Another café that can claim a Belle Epoque atmosphere is the attractive Caffe
Torino, Turin first opened in 1903. Clustured amongst the other
coffee houses on Piazza San Carlo, Caffe Torino certainly stands out with its
rich velvet furnishings, expanses of wood and homely fireplaces. The café has
welcomed a whole host of famous names including Ava Gardner, Alcide De Gaspari
and pianist Ludovico Einaudi. Boasting a heated terrace since the 1950s, it
also has a refined restaurant which adds to its charm.
- Piazza San Carlo, 204,
10121 Turin, Italy
The Antico Caffe Greco, Rome – oldest cafe in Rome
Anyone who has visited Rome knows it’s filled with many
excellent cafes, but the one that really stands out is The Antico Caffe Greco. It is the
second oldest café in Italy, and the oldest bar and café in the whole of Rome.
Since opening its doors on Via dei Condotti in 1760 it has hosted such
historical figures as Stendhal, Goethe, Byron, Franz Liszt, Henrik Ibsen, Hans
Christian Andersen, Keats, Wagner, David Reynolds, Felix Mendelssohn, Maria
Zambrano, Levi and Casanova. More contemporary visitors include artists,
politicians and writers.
- Via Condotti 86 | Piazza di Spagna, Rome, Italy
Ultieme Hallucinatie, Brussels – best for stained glass
decor
Formerly a popular historic cafe, then closed and fully
restored ‘The Ultimate Hallucination” is housed in a mansion built in
the second quarter of the 19th century. With an elegant neo classical style filled
with beautiful stained glass the restaurant consists of three parts. The front
has Art Nouveau Empire style, the middle section refers to the Art Nouveau
style of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and the dining room of yesteryear has a
distinctive French Art Nouveau flavour. A truly unique place to dine
or grab a coffe.
- Koninsstraat
316, Brussels, Belgium
Café Slavia, Prague – best for understated
Café Slavia, Prague is
handily situated near to such beloved landmarks as Charles Bridge, Castle Hill
and the National Theatre. Since its opening towards the end of the
19th Century it has hosted a number of dissidents, artists and writers.
Even Vaclav Havel enjoyed a coffee here prior to his engagement as president of
the Czech Republic and supposedly, this is where Apollinaire used to sup
absinthe. Today it’s a more sedate example of Art Deco nostalgia, although
it still maintains a nationalist aura.
- Smetanovo nábřeží
1, 110 00 Prague, Czech Republic
Jama Michalika, Krakow – best for quirky decor
One of the quirkiest cafés in Europe has to be Jama
Michalika, Krakow. The walls are adorned with caricatures of the great
cabaret artists, actors and writers who have visited this favourite bohemian
haunt. With its secret back room hide out, delicious bigos stew and the
tradition of enjoying lashings of absinthe, European historic cafes don’t come
any more interesting.
- Floriańska
45, Kraków, Poland
Caffe Florian, Venice – oldest cafe in Italy
Caffe Florian
in Venice - first opened in 1720 –
is considered to be the oldest café in Italy, if not the world. Famous
patrons of the two room café include Goethe and the legendary
lothario Casanova. Today Caffe Florian has huge displays of diverse artwork
that grace the walls, ranging from comic strips to classical oil paintings.
Hosting the world-renowned La Bienniale de Venezia art festival, this café is
the perfect place to indulge in some Italian culture as well as enjoying some
of the finest coffee in Europe.
- Piazza San Marco, 56, 30124
Venice, Italy
Café de l’Opera, Barcelona – best for
Opera fans
Fans of Art Nouveau will probably enjoy this cafe the
most. Idyllically located just across from the opera house amidst the
bustling hub of Las Ramblas, it is the perfect place to absorb the buzz of the
city as well as look out for familiar faces and meet new friends. It has
welcomed opera goers and performers for over a century.
- La Rambla, 74, 08001
Barcelona, Spain
A Brasileira, Lisbon – best for old school elegance
Lisbon is also known for its fine collection of historic
cafes. One of many people’s favourites is the ‘The Brazilian Cafe’ – one of the
oldest and most famous cafes in the city’s old quarter. Tourists flock to the
place drawn by its early original early 20th-century facade, old carved wood
and burnished metal decor and glinting bottles behind the bar. Service may not
be the quickest but at least it’ll give you a chance to people watch in
gorgeous surroundings.
- Rua Garrett 120, 1200 Lisbon,
Portugal
Cafe Buchwald, Berlin – best for sweet tooth’s
Many traditional cafes in Berlin specialise in
baking but this cafe has to be one of the oldest. The house specialty is
the cake, a tradition first started by confectioner to the Royals, Gustav
Buchenwaldmade. Opened in 1900, decor still lingers in a bygone era
with kitschy wallpaper, floral curtains and simple furniture will
give you an authentic feeling of sitting in old-fashioned parlour.
- Bartningallee 29, 10557
Berlin, Germany
Cafe Odeon, Zurich – best for famous past
One of Zurich’s most famous cafe, this fancy Art Deco
establishment -opened in 1910 – was a favourite haunt of a number of
writers, painters and musicians. Albert Einstein, James Joyce, Lenin and
Picasso are just a handful of its former famous visitors – giving it a
reputation as a meeting point for intellectuals and high society. Today it
draws a crowd aching for a bit of Europe’s old school elegance with high
ceilings, brasserie fittings and formally dressed waitresses.
- Limmatquai 2, 8001
Zurich, Switzerland
Opções não faltam, no
Velho Continente, para passar uma boa tarde de Inverno entre quatro paredes ou
em plena natureza, por exemplo, num enclave delicioso de pinhal e mar (o tal,
de sonho), a pouco mais de 15 minutos de Lisboa. Demasiado bom para ser verdade?
Sem dúvida.
Maria Zarco
(a preparar o próximo gin tónico,
para daqui a 2 semanas)
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(1) http://www.onyriamarinha.com/pt/Onyria-Marinha-Edition-Hotel-Thalasso.aspx
(2) www.globespots.com/besttravel.php?year=2013#.ULjC5cchEeA.facebook
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