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 sweets but simply divine. This article will analyze the best sweets in Alentejo and what makes them so delicious. The Alentejo …
Porto is the definitive Portuguese destination for food lovers! In addition to having good food, in Porto, the portions are generous. Moreover, eating in Porto is cheap, especially compared to Lisbon and the Algarve. Finally, Porto has food for all tastes, comfort food, homemade food, snacks, sandwiches, meat, and good fish. Porto’s gastronomy is heavily …
When we think about Madeira, food may not be the first thing that comes to mind, but the truth is that Madeira has a lot to offer when it comes to food – with a sub-tropical climate, exotic and delicious fruit, and fresh fish. Madeira’s food has characteristics of typical Portuguese cuisine but with a …
Despite being a territorially small country, Portugal has an exceptional variety and quantity of wines. More and more Portuguese wines are winning honorable prizes in high-quality international competitions. Not only for a brand, a grape variety, or a region but for the generality of the wines. Among them is the Vinho Verde – a wine …
When thinking about what to eat in Madeira the first thing that comes to mind is probably the famous Madeira banana and to drink the no less popular Poncha, but Madeira has so much more to offer. Blessed with fertile soils and a mild climate, Madeira is rich in exotic fruits and sugar cane, not …
