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

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