Should You Tip in Portugal? A Guide to Tipping in Portugal

Tipping in Portugal

Should you tip in Portugal? This question probably gets asked weekly and will often spur a heated debate. Why is it such a debate? Well quite simply, the popular areas of Portugal are filled with a mixture of expats, foreign tourists, and local tourists from all over Portugal. Who, understandably, bring and apply their tipping …

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Portuguese Sandwiches – 5 Sandwiches You Need to Eat in Portugal

Tosta Mista Sandwich Portugal

Portugal might not be the first country you think about when it comes to sandwiches. When it comes to the ‘national dishes’, or simply the most famous dishes in Portugal you’ll rarely see a sandwich mentioned. Well except one sandwich, that might not be a sandwich, but we’ll get to that later…. If you’re only …

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Portugal in November: What’s Portugal Like In November?

November isn’t often a month that is associated with Portugal. It’s early in the low season and as autumn arrives the weather often makes a turn for the worse. That said there’s still magic to be found, Portugal’s vibrant cities host lively events, and as November rolls towards December things start to feel a lot …

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Ginjinha: The Essential Guide to Portuguese Cherry Liqueur

Ginjinha Portugal

Ginjinha often shortened to Ginja, is a Portuguese liqueur made by infusing ginja berries (sour cherries) in alcohol – usually a local brandy (aguardente) or a wine spirit. A sweetener is then added, and sometimes even some spices like cinnamon or clove, it’s then left to infuse for several months or longer. What results is …

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