Wine in the Algarve – The Complete Guide to Algarve Wines

Algarve Wines

Every year, the southernmost region of Portugal, the Algarve receives thousands of tourists and seasonal residents from all over the globe. Famous for its Atlantic beaches and one of the best climates in Europe, the South is considered one of the biggest and most important tourist regions in Portugal. While tourism accounts for the largest …

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Pastel de Nata: Homemade Portuguese Custard Tart Recipe

homemade pasteis de nata

Pastel de Nata is a Portuguese custard tart made with puff pastry and an eggy custard infused with vanilla, cinnamon, and citrus peel. They are loved by both locals and tourists, and are everywhere in Portugal. These little tarts have a special place in our hearts, perhaps because they were the first traditional food we …

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Arroz de Marisco – Portuguese Seafood Rice

portuguese seafood rice

Arroz de Marisco is a traditional Portuguese dish that combines a variety of shellfish, peppers, tomatoes, and short-grain rice all cooked in a flavourful seafood broth. It’s a delicious dish that’s equally appreciated by both the locals and those just visiting. In 2011 it was chosen as One of the 7 Wonders of Portuguese Gastronomy. …

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Lisbon to Porto: How to get from Lisbon to Porto

Porto to Lisbon

Porto, is widely considered Portugal’s second city and offers a very different experience to Lisbon. Porto is a historically rich and cosmopolitan city with an iconic location alongside the Douro river. For that reason, people are often looking for simple ways to travel to Porto. There are multiple ways travel to between Porto and Lisbon, …

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