This post is about Portuguese Desserts – the desserts you will find in restaurants all over Portugal and desserts typically cooked at home by the typical Portuguese family. The Portuguese have a sweet tooth and a love affair with sweet egg yolks, so you will find plenty of lovely desserts with egg yolks but also …
Elvas is a small Portuguese town located in the Alentejo, very close to the Spanish border. This location made Elvas a very important defensive stronghold for many centuries. A few of the attractions in Elvas are military and related to it, like the several forts, the walls, and the castle. However, there are many more …
Portuguese people love pastries and bread! We love it so much that we made an art of it. You will find an opportunity to try Portuguese sweets and pastries everywhere. Even in small towns, there are several pastries and bakeries where people eat breakfast and have an afternoon snack. It is part of our culture …
Arcos de Valdevez is a small city in northern Portugal, 100km from Porto which takes only about 1 hour to do by car. It’s the perfect destination for people looking to go away from the famous spots and learn about rural and rustic Portugal. Despite being quite small Arcos de Valdevez and its surroundings have …
Sistelo and Ecovia do Vez go perfectly for a 2-day trip in Northern Portugal. It combines one of the most beautiful villages in Portugal with the best trail in the region. Plus, there’s great food, nice river beaches and so much more! Let’s explore what Ecovia do Vez and Sistelo have to offer! Ecovia do …