Let’s Talk About Food Eating in Portugal is a revelation, for two main reasons: First, the quality of the ingredients and second, the way meals are approached – the role that food plays in the culture. Ingredients come first because this is a place where food remembers where it comes from. Food is usually quite
Uncorking Portugal The first thing you need to know about wine in Portugal, is that the Portuguese keep the best stuff for themselves. That’s not just because they love good wine (although that, too), but because wine here often comes from small vineyards. Production is limited – often just enough for the domestic market, which
The Camino de Santiago: 7 interesting facts you may not know
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The Camino de Santiago or Way to Santiago, is known for its yellow arrows and distinct scallop shell symbols leading to Santiago de Compostela – and to the tomb of the Apostle Santiago (Saint James). Whichever Camino or “Way” one takes: the Portuguese, Coastal, French or Basque, whether hiking, biking or riding on horseback, the
The Pleasures of hiking and biking in Portugal Set on the west coast of the Iberian Peninsula, next to Spain, Portugal is one of the hidden gems of European cycling. In addition to offering a mild climate virtually year round, this enchanting country boasts an amazing variety of landscapes ranging from never-ending sandy beaches along