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Portugal’s Most Enigmatic Legends

A vanished island, a crowned queen from the grave, the Templars’ treasure, a haunted monastery... Myths, legends, or true stories passed down through generations?

Conserveira de Lisboa

Tricana, Minor... probably the best Portuguese canned goods. It's no coincidence, they come from Conserveira de Lisboa: A must-try!

A Camisola Poveira... A heritage you can wear.

The "Camisola Poveira": The eventful history of a pullover born 150 years ago in a small village in Portugal, now an international icon.

Portugal... Birth of a Nation

How did a nation of just one million souls achieve the impossible? In three centuries, they conquered lands, defied limits, and changed the world. Discover their extraordinary journey! (1/2)

Portugal... Rise of an Empire

How did a nation of just one million souls achieve the impossible? In three centuries, they conquered lands, defied limits, and changed the world. Discover their extraordinary journey! (2/2)

Valentine's Day and the Lenços dos Namorados

In Portugal, Valentine's Day is a centuries-old tradition full of romance and history. Dive into the enchanting story of the Lenços dos Namorados and uncover its deeper meaning. Keep reading!

30 Portuguese Gift Ideas for Everyone

From fabulous or unusual gifts to little touches... For him, for her or for the little ones... Discover 30 Portuguese gift ideas for Christmas

Peri-Peri: Origins and Recipes with the Fiery Portuguese Pepper

Peri-Peri, with its bold, fruity flavor, has a fascinating origin. Curious about the best recipes, how to make your own sauce, and where to find the best? Keep reading for...

Lisbon's Saint Anthony Festivals

Wondering when to visit Lisbon? The answer is June, especially the 12th and 13th, when the Lisbon Festivals bring the city to life with vibrant celebrations. Keep reading to discover...

April 25, 1974. The carnation revolution hour by hour

April 25, 1974: The Carnation Revolution ignited democracy in Portugal, toppling an authoritarian regime. Dive into the remarkable events of this historic day and its lasting impact. Keep reading!

Costa Nova: A hidden gem on the Portuguese coast

Colorful wooden fisherman houses, fish market, sandy beaches, water sports... Discover Costa Nova in Portugal!

Portugaise Barbotine... What is this ?

Slipware, having fallen out of favor in the 20th century, is experiencing a captivating revival at the intersection of ancient techniques and modern creativity.

The best canned sardines in the world !

Sardines or filleted sardines ? prepared with olive or sunflower oil ? Plain or in sauce ? What about vintage sardines? How to make your choice and be sure to...

Unveiling the History of the Famous Barcelos Rooster

Barcelos is a small town in northern Portugal. It is in this city that a legend was born around a pilgrim and a rooster, which later became the symbol of...

Portuguese Fado: Soul in Music

Fado is more than music; it's the soul of Portugal, rich with secrets and emotions. Uncover its mysterious origins, profound meaning, and lasting influence on Portuguese culture.

Portuguese New Year's superstitions

Attract luck, health or love to yourself... Discover Portuguese superstitions for the New Year I

How to find the perfect Portuguese Christmas gift?

You want to please your loved ones with authentic Christmas gifts. Why not celebrate Christmas in the colors of Portugal? Let us help you find the perfect Portuguese gift!

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

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...

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.

Unlocking Portugal's Hidden Treasures

Breathtaking landscapes, a rich history, a warm culture... Portugal is full of hidden treasures. Don't miss out!

Exploring Portugal's Top 10 Stunning Medieval Castles

Discover Portugal's top 10 symbolic castles and fortresses out of the 200 scattered across the country. Immerse yourself in their rich history and cultural significance!

Flavors of northern Portugal: 10 must-try recipes

10 culinary gems handed down from generation to generation: Discover the must-tries of traditional Northern Portuguese cuisine

Portuguese tiles explored

Azulejos are blue and white Portuguese tiles! Yes, but not only! Discover all the varieties of azulejos from Portugal!

The traditional ceramics of Coimbra.

The ceramics of Coimbra, flourishing from the 16th to the 18th century, practically disappeared but find today the place it deserves thanks to some daring craftsmen...

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.

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...

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...

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......

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...

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...

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...

Unveiling 11 Renowned Figures from Portugal

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.

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...

The Portuguese navigators who discovered the world.

600 years ago, more than 50 great Portuguese navigators distinguished themselves by their discoveries. Thanks to them, in less than a century, the entire globe was covered by new maritime...

Lisbon off

Beyond these tourist places, Lisbon is full of unusual places where history, industry, landscapes, modern art... are mixed in an improbable way. I suggest you to discover some of them.

Fátima and the 3 secrets revealed by the Holy Virgin

In 1917, in Fátima, a succession of events gave rise to a mystery that has permeated the 20th century and to one of the greatest places of Catholic pilgrimage today.

Bacalhau ! Codfish, a Portuguese specialty

If you are planning to travel to Portugal, you will quickly notice that the "Bacalhau" is everywhere. Discover the origin of the consumption of this fish and some emblematic recipes...

Discover a very unique tea: Portuguese tea from the Azores.

It is on the island of São Miguel in the Azores that there are two unique tea plantations, the "Gorreana" plantation and the "Porto Formoso" plantation, which are the only...

We introduced the culture and processing of the Portuguese rush to French journalists for the broadcast of "Silence, ça pousse!" (Fr) on the "France 5" channel. It is for me an opportunity to share...

Where to go in Portugal? Porto and its surroundings.

You are planning your vacations or a weekend in Portugal, but don't know where to discover? In this article, we propose you to discover the city of Porto whether it...

3 ideas to dress up your home in the Portuguese style

Have you just bought a house in Portugal or do you want to add a Portuguese touch to your interior design and don't know where to start? Here are 3...

25 Portuguese Christmas Gift Ideas for the Whole Family

You want to please your loved ones by offering them authentic Christmas gifts. How about celebrating Christmas in the colors of Portugal? With our Portuguese Christmas gift ideas, surprise your...

13 recipes of Portuguese desserts for Christmas.

Portuguese gastronomy leaves a lot of room for desserts. I have chosen for you those that are most often served at Christmas and I have translated the most authentic recipes:...

Elevate Your Decor: Creative Ceramic Swallow Applications.

Ceramic swallows are a fashionable decorative object and great designers and decorators are taking them over. Discover their symbolism, choose them among the different materials, postures and colours and above...

"Silence ça pousse" (FR) on France 5 Tournage

Behind the scenes "Silence ça pousse" (FR) on France 5 broadcast

We took the reporters of the French TV broadcast "Silence ça pousse" (FR) - France 5 channel to discover the Ribatejo region, the rush fields and the tradition of rush bags... Here are...

Authentic Portuguese style chicken recipe

Portuguese style chicken : The recipe

The Portuguese style chicken is a very simple recipe, perfect for the summertime and BBQ season. but also all around the year when cooked in the oven. 2 tips make it very...

The magnificent filigree technique and silver jewellery from Portugal.

The oldest filigree jewellery is more than 7,000 years old and was discovered in Egypt. It was from there that this technique spread all over the world. Today, there are...

The black pottery of Bisalhães, protected by UNESCO but disappearing.

The black pottery of Bisalhães is unique in the world, has existed for more than 5 centuries and yet it is dying out. UNESCO has become aware of this and...

The fantastic world of Julia Cotà: Naive art or crafts?

Júlia Cotà is today one of the greatest living representatives of the "Barcelos Figurado", an artistic part of Portuguese popular culture. Are her creations crafts or are they naive art?...

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