Portugal’s most famous drink might be port, and its wine industry well known, but this article isn’t really about those typical drinks Portugal offers. A surprise to a lot of first time visitors, is that Portugal actually has a thriving drinks industry with many many other types available. Lots of these Portuguese drinks are traditional, …
The Portuguese craft beer scene is booming! While many people are often disappointed by the selection of beer when they arrive in Portugal. Often because they don’t realise there’s much more to beer here than just Super Bock or Sagres. A surprise to lots of people is just how much Portuguese craft beer is actually …
The Algarve’s capital Faro is a more subdued affair than many of the typical resort towns of the Algarve. Despite Faro’s title as the capital of the Algarve, and being the Algarve’s biggest city, Faro has kept a non-hurried essence. Within Faro you’ll find a charming old town, cobbled streets, local museums, and unique cultural …
Those who aren’t familiar with Portuguese cuisine often find it surprising how many rice dishes there are within the country’s gastronomy. In Portugal, rice often abandons the position of a side dish to become the star of the it, joining a variety of ingredients, seafood, cured meats, and even the classic egg yolks and sugar …