We are beyond thrilled to share that Abreu Events (covering our Conferences, M&I, and Leisure segments) has been crowned Best DMC at the Portugal Trade Awards by Publituris at BTL 2025!
Beginning of a New Year equals to fantastic openings in the city of the seven hills, ranging from unique and majestic 5 stars properties that can host your next event to an emblematic venue in the heart of the historic quarter in Lisbon.
An ancient palace built in 1533 with a library with over 18 thousand books and a museum with works by Rubens, Ticiano and Correggio is now a luxurious 5 stars property with 83 rooms and five meeting rooms. Moreover, it has a Portuguese cuisine with a Mediterranean influence featuring a direct access to the gardens, swimming pool and a spa.
Even though being quite a small country, Portugal is as diverse as it can be and Porto wouldn’t be any different. The New Year arrived with unique hotels where besides business; you may find relaxing moments in fabulous locations in the “city of bridges”.
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On 21st of June 2018, Lisbon was awarded the title of European Green Capital 2020. The distinction is the result an assessment with 12 indicators conducted by international experts, aimed to evaluate the city’s sustainability. More than 30 European cities were in the running of the title, but it was the Portuguese capital that emerged victorious.
The juries felt that Lisbon can be an inspiration and a role-model for many cities across Europe, clearly demonstrating that sustainability and economic growth go hand-in-hand. This is recognition of the work Lisbon has been developing over the last decade, as well as being the first time that a Southern European capital has won this distinction; Lisbon will be launching environmental initiatives throughout 2020.
Flores is described as the pink island for its beautiful landscapes filled with flowers, especially in the summer time. This island has an undulating central massif of volcanic origin dominates the whole landscape. Cones with smooth slopes rise from the top of this plateau, where craters with sharp, rocky walls have been transformed in lakes. These are the remains of a once rebellious Nature that now welcomes visitors with kindness.
From the summit of the hill Morro Alto, one can see lush green vegetation, where the native laurissilva forest is still present. Among the intense greens of the vegetation, there are outstanding waterfalls and streams that water a natural garden of colourful flowers, where the pink of the azaleas and hydrangeas stands out.
Seville is rising as an important international alternative to other cities such as Barcelona, Madrid and Valencia. This city not only welcomes tourists that are interested in its important cultural legacy, but also the most diverse corporate events and even major international events.
The city of Seville has always been considered a jewel of southern Europe collecting the legacies of the main civilizations in its monuments and streets and giving them that personal character that we can find in the Cathedral, in the Alcazar or in the Plaza de España.
After visiting Flores Island, you cannot miss a visit to Corvo Island, through an adventurous and very fun boat trip that lasts around 30 minutes only. During the trip you’ll be delighted with the beauties of the coastline of these two fantastic islands. Always stay alert! There’s a high possibility to receive a visit from dolphins and whales that inhabit the mesmerizing blue Atlantic Ocean!
Corvo is the smallest island of the Azores, home to one of Europe’s smallest communities, whose traditions have been carefully preserved over the years. Folks here speak with a medieval Portuguese dialect; however the community counts with only 400 very friendly inhabitants, who leave their door unlocked, in case you need to borrow their car keys, to go for a ride.
Bilbao is one of Spain best kept, a thriving city with an avant-garde architectural culture, delicious Michelin Star Restaurants, flexible meeting spaces available in all major hotels with 4*and 5* hotels, however wineries and theatre can also be converted into a perfect meeting space.
Bilbao started blossoming into the 21st century with the magnificent opening of the Guggenheim Museum, bringing the city to live. On the other hand, you have the contrast of the old quarter “El Casco Viejo” founded over 700 years ago surrounded by fortress wall safeguarding the majestic Cathedral of Santiago by the banks of Nervion River.
Algarve’s continues thriving with unique ideas for Gala Dinners in memorable locations, such as at the middle of the golf courses, on the beach, in a race track, on a rooftop with a sea view.
How about a Gala Dinner at an exquisite car garage? We can create a fabulous ambience with a DJ, live band music, saxophone players, folklore (typical Portuguese act), along with a mouthwatering meal with delicacies from the South of Portugal.
Madeira Island is a conserved triumph with breathtaking hills and profuse smell of flowers creating thought-provoking sceneries. Enhancing this scenario their venues have a delicious blend of modern and historical locations.
Funchal’s historical roots include a 1569 religious monument featuring a stunning architecture easily molding your evening. Strengthening these roots with ancient train station situated on a hilltop with gorgeous views, sweeping you off your feet with a glass of wine.