Former NHL hockey player on Portugal’s HC Porto roster.
Not many European ice hockey teams can proudly announce that they have a former NHL hockey player on their team roster. The Portuguese club HC Porto can. The young ice…
A Portuguese village is out of a fairy tale, for US magazine
It is one of the best preserved medieval villages in Portugal and the literary heritage of UNESCO. Obidos, in the west of the country, deserves to be known at any…
How ice bars helped the success of Barca Velha wine
A genius named Fernando Nicolau de Almeida ‘invented’ the most famous Portuguese wine It is the most famous Portuguese wine and it was almost by chance that Fernando Nicolau de…
Algarve holiday with best and safe tour to Benagil Cave
If you are spending your holiday in the Algarve and your accommodation is near Portimão, there is a boat tour company that offers one of the best (if not the…
The gold medal rosé that can’t be missing from your table
Refreshing, the wine from Arraiolos in Portugal won an important distinction at this year’s Brussels World Competition. The warm days have reminded us of how much we miss lunches and…
The water in this Portuguese ‘natural jacuzzi’ reaches 86°F
Talk about an enchanting refuge. Put it in your diary: this river beach with its warm, crystal-clear waters is a must-visit in summer Set in the serene countryside of the…
Wine producers strengthen presence in the USA
The North American market is the second largest importer of Portuguese wine, with a value of 100 million euros in 2023 and 9.4% growth. ViniPortugal is promoting a series of…
Hiking, music and plentiful tables in one of Portugal’s most beautiful regions
From the Alvão Natural Park to the Ermelo slingshots, Mondim de Basto invites tourists to visit the region. Open Wings to Mondim is the name of the initiative that aims…
Only in Portugal – famous pastel de nata as a milkshake
It is available in various venues in Lisbon and Porto. It can be served with a pastel de nata, of course. If you ask a person that has been to…
The Portuguese love sardines, fresh or canned.
Canned sardines in Portugal. More than half of the brands are of very good quality. So they are worth to try while visiting. The Portuguese are increasingly buying canned sardines:…