When people think of Porto, most immediately picture Ribeira and the historic center. But there's so much more to discover in the city — and Boavista is the perfect example. This modern, elegant, and culturally| Portugal Things
The Alentejo has some of the best sweets in Portugal, from the Fidalgo cake to Sericaia. Most Alentejo sweets are convent sweets, made almost exclusively with eggs, almonds, and gila jam. They are complex, yet| Portugal Things
Braga is known as Portuguese Rome because of its 82 churches, 76 chapels, two sanctuaries, and one cathedral. But the city is much more than just churches, it is full of history, Romanesque streets, palaces,| Portugal Things
Ericeira is one of Portugal's most iconic resort towns, and there are many reasons for it. The magnificent beaches, the proximity to Lisbon, the charming historical center, the delicious seafood, and obviously, the waves. In| Portugal Things
This post is about Portuguese Desserts - the desserts you will find in restaurants all over Portugal and desserts typically cooked at home by the typical Portuguese family. The Portuguese have a sweet tooth and| Portugal Things
Almendrados are traditional Portuguese conventual sweets typical of the Alentejo, Trás-os-Montes, and Algarve regions, where almond production is abundant. For this reason, almonds are widely used in local pastries. However, it is believed that the| Portugal Things
Christmas is about family and the food that unites us around the table. It is about planning and excitement for all the Christmas desserts that will delight our loved ones. Portugal has plenty of desserts,| Portugal Things
Bolo-Rei or King Cake (sometimes King's Cake) is the king of the Christmas Cakes, but it is also a centerpiece in many other traditional parties in Portugal. This cake is a tradition in Portugal, and| Portugal Things
Conventual sweets are the most typical and characteristic sweets of Portuguese cuisine. No other sweets in the world use this abysmal amount of egg yolks and sugar as it's used in Portuguese conventual sweets. Initially,| Portugal Things
Pastel de Nata or Pastel de Belem (or in English custard tarts, Portuguese egg tarts, and a few other translations) is the most famous of the Portuguese desserts. However, you may be wondering if it| Portugal Things
With a network of canals connected to the Ria de Aveiro with bridges and boats (called Moliceiro), Aveiro is sometimes called the Venice of Portugal. It is also famous for its salt flats, cod fishing,| Portugal Things
Historically, Coimbra is the third city in Portugal - well, it was even the capital for a few years! Today, it's famous for the University! Though more than just a university city, it is a| Portugal Things
Portuguese cuisine is rich, diverse, and one of the tastiest in the world. As Portuguese foodies who love our food, we believe Portugal has culinary options for all tastes - several fish dishes, good meat,| Portugal Things
This article explores everything you need to know before going to Madeira. To help you understand, we have organized the article into the most frequently asked topics, including the best destinations, people, food, costs, safety,| Portugal Things