As the name suggests, bacalhau com todos (literally, “codfish with everything”) is a dish where the cod is served with a bit of everything: potatoes, carrots, turnips, and Portuguese cabbage, all topped with a warm olive oil and garlic sauce. It’s a staple at Christmas and shows up on most Portuguese tables on Christmas Eve. …
Learn to make traditional milk rabanadas—moist, sweet, and cinnamon-flavored. Perfect for Christmas and easy to prepare.
Explore the Castrejo Trail in Castro Laboreiro, Gerês: 17 km of mountains, rivers, historic villages, and breathtaking granite landscapes.
Discover the best restaurants in Gerês to try authentic local dishes, traditional meat, and enjoy Portugal’s wild mountain flavors.
Discover the Rota das Faias in Serra da Estrela: an easy, family-friendly circular hike with stunning beech forests and breathtaking autumn views.