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Food and Wine

Lisbon's Essence: Savor a Flavorful of tipical food and wine at a Quaint Bistro

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Food is taken very seriously in Portugal. There’s an official list of 7 of the best Portuguese foods. If you eat everything on this list, you'll eat some of the best Portuguese food.

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bottle of wine with Portugal flag in the background

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Portugal is a country of strong wine tradition, and the excellent quality of its wines is recognized across the world, with numerous awards and distinctions won in international competitions.

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Vineyards in the Valley of the River Douro, Portugal, Portugal

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UNESCO World Heritage Site Douro Valley in Northern Portugal attracts wine lovers worldwide. The birthplace of Port Wine, Duoro Valley was the first wine-producing region in the world.

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National Palace of Sintra
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National Palace of Sintra

The National Palace of Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995, became marked by the combination of Gothic, Mudejar, and Renaissance elements. View the array of intricate tilework, murals, and furniture pieces that are centuries old.

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Camara de Lobos village in Madeila island, Portugal

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From the vibrant streets of Lisbon, where history meets modern charm, to the picturesque Porto, famous for its stunning riverside and world-class port wine, Portugal’s cities offer something for every traveler.

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Scenic bay near Ponta da Piedade in Algarve, Portgual

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With its golden beaches, dramatic cliffs, and charming whitewashed villages, the Algarve is Portugal’s ultimate coastal escape. From the lively energy of Albufeira to the historic beauty of...

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The Douro Valley

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The Douro Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is Portugal’s premier wine region, where rolling vineyards cascade down sun-drenched hills along the winding Douro River. Famous for producing...

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Articles and Documentaries

The Roman Temple of Evora, also referred to as the Templo de Diana is an ancient temple in the Portuguese city of Evora

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During the 15th century the towns of the Levant were the meeting ground of European and Asian market institutions. Steensgaard (1974, p. 42) describes these as “peddling markets, i.e. predominantly...

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Journey to Portugal

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When José Saramago decided to write a book about Portugal, his only desire was that it be unlike all other books on the subject, and in this he has certainly succeeded. 

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