PORTUGAL
Portugal's culinary scene is a vibrant tapestry of flavors, offering everything from fresh seafood dishes like grilled sardines and bacalhau (salted cod) to rich, hearty stews and iconic pastéis de nata. Deeply rooted in a rich history of exploration and trade, influences from Africa, Asia, and the Americas have shaped its cuisine, blending exotic spices with local ingredients. Over centuries, these diverse flavors have evolved into a unique gastronomic tradition that reflects Portugal's maritime past and cultural diversity.
WHAT TO TASTE IN LISBON
Breakfast--pastries in Belem at Pasteis de Belem
Lunch at the Time Out Market
Lunch at Miss Can
Lunch at As Bifanas Do Afonso for a bifanas sandwich
Lunch at Pica-Pau - excellent - in the Principe Real area Av. D. Joao 11.
Dinner at Bairro de Avillez (Pateo)
Dinner and fado music at Povo Lisboa - Rua Nova so Carvelvo
Dinner at Tasca do Manel in Barrio Alto
Dinner at Bacchanal - Rua do Corpo Santo 28
Sintra: Tapas at Tascantiga
WHAT TO TASTE IN THE ALGARVE
Sagres.: Lunch at Sitio do Forno--in Carrapanteria
Faro: Espaco Luzitano - Rubrica de Verao
Praia do Barrill: Lunch at Ancoras Beach Bar
Cacela Velha: Lunch at Restaurante Casa Velha
Santa Luzia: Casa do Polvo Tasquinha
Santa Luzia: Restaurant Zurrata Largo da Igreja
WHAT TO DO IN PORTO
Clerigos church - baroque church with tall tower
Livraria - most famous bookstore in the world
ngreja dos carmelitas & carmo (2 churches separated by a tiny building)
Mercado - the Porto market
Porto Cathedral
Casa Expresso or Cafe Santiago for a franscesinha sandwich
Port house across the Ponte de Dom Luis I bridge
Dinner at O Arquinho do Castelo, Rua do Castelo, 51
Dinner at: Flor Dos Congregados - Travessa dos Congregados
THE BEACHES OF THE ALGARVE
Praia do Amado beach walk to Praia da Bordeira
Dona Ana beach
Camilo beach
Hanging Valleys Trail, which stretches 3.5 miles along the cliffs between Praia da Marinha and Carvoeiro with the Benagil cave.
Praia da Falésia beach in the fishing village of Albuferia
Praia de Cababas - take water taxi.
Beach Figueira
Train to the beach at Barril
Manta Rota beach
Praia de cabana beach