Ana Veiga

Ana Veiga is the co-founder of We Travel Portugal and a Lisbon-based travel and food writer. Since returning to Portugal in 2018, she has travelled widely across the country, documenting its towns, food traditions and local stories through first-hand writing and photography. You can contact Ana by email, Facebook, or LinkedIn.

North Portugal – Discovering Portugal’s Northern Region

Porto North Portugal

Looking to discover Northern Portugal? Although it’s often overshadowed by its southern and perhaps much more famous counterparts, this is one of Portugal’s best regions to explore. It’s a diverse region that stretches from the rugged Atlantic coastlines to the lush vineyards of the Douro Valley, to the fortified border towns on Portugal’s northern border …

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Traditional Portuguese Christmas Food

Portuguese Christmas Food

Christmas is often a time of feasting and indulgence, and Portugal is no different. Towards the end of November, Portugal’s towns and cities take a turn towards the holidays. Christmas lights are lit in the citues, and the markets, and bakeries will bring much of their traditional Christmas food out! There are regional, and local …

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