At Portuguese Christmas, the cod is the King. Although there are other traditional dishes, currently the dish that most Portuguese families eat at Christmas is cod. Cod is an integral part of national identity and history. And at Christmas, this presence is even stronger due to the ecclesiastical tradition of fasting and the prohibition on …
PR5 – Livraria do Paiva (Paiva Bookstore) is a small pedestrian trail that begins and ends in Janarde, Arouca, and is located inside the spectacular Arouca Geopark. This is a very short walking path, only about 3 km, and therefore suitable for everyone who wants to take a short walk in the wild. But don’t …
The legend of the Miracle of Roses is one of the best known in Portuguese Popular Culture, and it is undoubtedly one of my favorites. After our last visit to Sabugal, where this miracle supposedly occurred, we decided to investigate a little more about this legend and “discovered” a curiosity, to say the least … …
PR14 Arouca Geopark is our kind of trail, mountainous but not too long, with pleasant views and a wonderful final destination – Drave, the Magic Village. Drave is a village that, despite having been completely abandoned, is still quite well maintained. The last permanent inhabitant left in 2000. It has many ruins but also well-preserved …
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, and by now, you must already know that the Portuguese love sweet desserts, and Christmas isn’t an exception. Most Portuguese …