Breakfast in Portugal: What’s Portuguese Breakfast like?

Breakfast In Portugal

Portugal doesn’t have quite the same association with breakfast food as many other nationalities across the world. There’s no quintessential ‘Portuguese Breakfast’ like for example an ‘English Breakfast’. That said, breakfast in Portugal does have a similar set of items that feature almost everywhere. Usually always a coffee and a sweet or savoury bread. However, …

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Where to Find the Best Pastel de Nata in Porto

Best Pastel de Nata In Porto

Pastel de nata! The famous custard tart that’s associated with a particular café in Lisbon. So why’s this list called the best Pastel de Nata in Porto then? Well, Porto is a foodie’s paradise in its own right, and anyone in Porto will tell you a glass of Port and a nata in the afternoon …

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Car Rental in the Algarve (and Faro Airport Guide)

Car Rental Portugal

If you’re looking to explore the Algarve, you’ll often need to hire a car. Outside of the major towns and cities, taxis can be expensive and public transport can be inconvenient or non-existent. Despite it being straight forward to rent a car in the Algarve, one of the biggest complaints I hear is about the …

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Sardines in Portugal: Authentic Portuguese Grilled Sardines

Grilled Sardines Portugal

If you’re visiting a coastal area during the summer months, then it’s easy to think Portugal might be a little bit sardine mad. You’ll never be far away from the intoxicating smell of grilled sardines on a charcoal BBQ! Hit the right towns at the right times and you’ll even find festivals dedicated to the …

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