Festas do Povo: Discover Campo Maior’s Incredible Flower Festival
Discover the Festas do Povo in Campo Maior, Portugal’s incredible festival where entire streets are transformed with thousands of handmade paper flowers.
Jorge Bastos
Porto-Style Bifanas Recipe – How to Make Portuguese Pork Sandwiches
Learn how to make authentic Porto-style bifanas at home with thin pork, a spicy sauce, beer, and white wine. An easy and delicious Portuguese recipe.
How to visit Poças do Malho (Pozas de Mallón)
Discover how to visit Poças do Malho (Pozas de Mallón), a wild corner of the Portugal-Spain border, with crystal-clear pools, waterfalls, and a scenic viewpoint.
Where to Eat the Best Pastel de Nata in Lisbon
Discover where to eat the best pastel de nata in Lisbon. We’ve tasted dozens to create this guide, complete with a map, prices, and our top picks.
Lemon Roll Cake: Easy Recipe
Learn how to make this delicious lemon roll cake, a traditional Portuguese dessert with a soft sponge cake and a fresh lemon filling. Easy step-by-step recipe.
10 Best Viewpoints in Porto: Where to Find the Best Views of the City
Discover the 10 best viewpoints in Porto, with incredible views over the Douro River, Ribeira, bridges, and the city’s rooftops. Includes free and paid spots.
Portuguese Almond Tart Recipe (Tarte de Amêndoa)
Few Portuguese desserts are as hard to resist as a good almond tart, or as Portuguese call it Tarte de Amêndoa. Between the soft, buttery base and the crunchy caramelized almond topping, it’s one of those recipes that, at home, disappears from the table in just a few minutes. Unlike many traditional recipes, this version …
Portuguese Rice: History, Varieties, and Why Portugal Loves Rice
Discover Portuguese rice, from carolino rice and arroz malandro to its history, main varieties, production regions, and role in Portuguese cuisine.
Moinhos do Ave Trail: Waterfalls, Water Mills, and Breathtaking Landscapes
Discover the Moinhos do Ave Trail, a surprising hike in Vieira do Minho where waterfalls, historic water mills, and lush green scenery come together in a route full of charm.
10 Traditional Portuguese Rice Dishes You Need to Try
The Portuguese love rice and eat it with almost everything: meat, fish, soup, and even as a main dish. In fact, Portugal is the European country with the highest rice consumption per capita. In Portugal, the main types of rice are agulha, which has a longer, looser grain, and carolino, the Portuguese favorite, with a …