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Christmas traditions in Portugal

Christmas traditions in Portugal.

Feliz Natal! If Christmas holidays tend to standardize all over the world (and that's a pity) but Portuguese traditions are still alive. I suggest you discover them through this article.

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The best Christmas markets in Porto and Lisbon

The best Christmas markets in Porto and Lisbon

The Christmas markets "Mercados de Natal" are the opportunity to meet craftsmen, creators, producers and traders in the heart of their profession, in a festive and warm atmosphere. Follow us in search of the most beautiful markets of Lisbon and Porto...
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Recipe ideas for a Portuguese Christmas menu

Recipe ideas for a Portuguese Christmas menu

To make your taste buds travel on December 25, from appetizer to dessert, here are our recipe ideas for a 100% Portuguese Christmas menu.
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Introduction to Portuguese wines

Introduction to Portuguese wines

More than 250 grape varieties allow Portugal to offer a wide range of red, white and rosé wines, as well as green wines, sparkling wines, port wines, Madeira and Azores wines and Moscatel....
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Bolo Rei: the legend of the Kings' cake in Portugal

Bolo Rei: the legend of the Kings' cake in Portugal

It is one of the 13 most traditional Christmas desserts in Portugal: the Bolo Rei. However, this "Kings' cake" equivalent to the French Christmas cake has its origin... in France
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recipe of Pasteis de Nata

Pasteis de Nata: The secret recipe

The best Pasteis de Nata are to be bought in Lisbon and eaten on the spot, still warm. Please, never buy them in supermarkets or at the airport, you could only be disappointed. Come on, they are not very difficult to make by yourself. Here is my recipe!
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When Estoril was the meeting place for spies

When Estoril was the meeting place for spies

The Duke of Windsor, the Spanish royal family, the king of Romania, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Leslie Howard, Ian Fleming, Dušan Popov, Garbo... settle in Estoril during the Second World War... They will be a source of inspiration for the character of James Bond!
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Padrão dos Descobrimentos, Monument to the Discoveries

Padrão dos Descobrimentos, Monument to the Discoveries

Vasco da Gama, Magellan and Bartolomeu Dias are 3 of the 33 Portuguese explorers who appear on the Padrão dos Descobrimentos. Discover who they are...
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Unexpected Portugal: 7 unbelievable places to visit

Unexpected Portugal: 7 unbelievable places to visit

Pena, Joanina, Benagil... These words may not mean anything to you. These are 3 of the 7 incredible places to discover in Portugal. More in the blog post...
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Cataplana: The 5 best recipes

Cataplana: The 5 best recipes

In Portugal, there are almost as many recipes for Cataplana as there are cooks. However, there are some basic recipes. Here they are, translated from Portuguese...
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11 famous Portuguese people you've heard of

11 famous Portuguese people you've heard of

Vasco da Gama, Magellan, Saramago, Ronaldo... all have in common their fame that has gone beyond national borders. Discover these 11 illustrious Portuguese, known all over the world.
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The Amazing Story of the Dead Queen

The Amazing Story of the Dead Queen

The story of the Dead Queen is a secondary episode in the history of Portugal, but it is so amazing that it has given rise to many legends, books and plays.
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