A shawl, a Portuguese guitar, a voice and heartfelt emotion. This simple image could describe Fado, a recognised symbol of Portugal, and a music of the world that is genuinely Portuguese. In 2011, UNESCO granted Fado the World Heritage status.
At its heart is sentiment, lost love, longing for a departed one, everyday life and triumphs. After all, the vicissitudes of life provide endlessly inspirational topics.
To experience it, Fado houses are the best places to listen to it. With their very particular atmosphere in an intimate space, dining by candle light to the sound of a melody which you understand without knowing the language is a unique and unforgettable experience.