Cataplana: The 5 best recipes
In Portugal, there are almost as many recipes for Cataplana as there are cooks. However, there are some basic recipes. Here they are, translated from Portuguese...
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Soccer in Portugal: nearly a religion
Soccer, futebol in Portuguese, is lived like a true religion in Portugal. Here are some keys to understanding this national passion.
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Padrão dos Descobrimentos, Monument to the Discoveries
Vasco da Gama, Magellan, Bartolomeu Dias and Henry the Navigator are 3 of the 33 Portuguese explorers who appear on the Padrão dos Descobrimentos. Discover who they are...
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What are the public holidays in Portugal?
Portugal has 13 national and official holidays plus a regional holiday in honor of the patron saint of each city. So, what are these holidays? What are the remarkable commemorations...
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Father's Day in Portugal: our original gift ideas
In Portugal, Father's Day is celebrated on St. Joseph's Day (São José), but in France, the United States and most other countries, fathers are celebrated on the third Sunday of...
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11 famous Portuguese people you've heard of
Vasco da Gama, Magellan, Saramago, Ronaldo... all have in common their fame that has gone beyond national borders. Discover these 11 illustrious Portuguese, known all over the world.
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The Amazing Story of the Dead Queen
The story of the Dead Queen is a secondary episode in the history of Portugal, but it is so amazing that it has given rise to many legends, books and...
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Where to go in summer in Portugal? The silver coast !
Are you planning your summer vacation in Portugal and looking for an itinerary of must-see places to visit? In this article, we suggest you discover the Silver Coast (Costa de...
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Lisbon off
Beyond these tourist places, Lisbon is full of unusual places where history, industry, landscapes, modern art... are mixed in an improbable way. I suggest you to discover some of them.
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Fátima and the 3 secrets revealed by the Holy Virgin
In 1917, in Fátima, a succession of events gave rise to a mystery that has permeated the 20th century and to one of the greatest places of Catholic pilgrimage today....
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These sentences are a must for a trip to Portugal
Are you planning to visit Portugal soon and are worried that the language barrier will prevent you from fully enjoying your experience? Here are the few words you will need....
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Bacalhau ! Codfish, a Portuguese specialty
If you are planning to travel to Portugal, you will quickly notice that the "Bacalhau" is everywhere. Discover the origin of the consumption of this fish and some emblematic recipes......
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Canned sardines : How to choose them ?
Sardines or filleted sardines ? prepared with olive or sunflower oil ? Plain or in sauce ? What about vintage sardines? How to make your choice and be sure to...
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