Portugal has a long history, diverse landscapes, and many beautiful cities scattered from north to south. In this article, we will explore some of the most beautiful cities in Portugal, from north to south, including the islands. Portuguese cities are characterized mainly by their beautiful and charming historical centers, sometimes still with defensive walls, but …
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, and sweet eggs deserts. It’s a city with a lot to explore. Come and discover what to do and visit …
Aletria is an ancient and traditional Christmas dessert in Portugal. It’s a simple sweet made with few ingredients, usually cooked at home by grandmothers. Despite slowly falling into disuse, it is delicious and tastes like Christmas. Aletria is made with a very thin pasta, also called aletria, which is very similar to vermicelli. It has …
Sopas Secas (it translates to Dry Soups) is a traditional Christmas dessert from Northern Portugal, specifically from the Douro, Tamega, and Ave regions. It’s a simple sweet which uses few ingredients and is very easy to make. Despite falling into disuse, this typical dessert is very comforting and typical. We will explain how to make …
Are you planning a visit to Peneda-Gerês National Park? In this guide, you will find all the information you need to plan a magnificent trip to the National Park. Let’s talk about the places to visit, including waterfalls, villages, lakes, the best trails, where to stay, and how many days you need, among many other …
