Everyone coming ever to Portugal certainly knows the most traditional pastries Pastel de nata (in plural Pastéis de nata). Although these egg custard tart pastries, optionally dusted with cinnamon, originate in Lisbon and are sometimes referred to as Pastel de Belém, they can be bought also in Porto in each café, pastry shop or a …
Although Portuguese cuisine is generally considered as healthy, Portuguese also love their typical fast food. In this article I will describe some typical Portuguese fast food that Portuguese are so proud of. I have also added some traditional places in Porto where to try it.
First week of May each year is traditionally reserved for student festivities called “Queima das Fitas” meaning literally Ribbon Burning. The students that are in their final year burn the ribbons they have been carrying in their briefcase for the duration of their course. Below I have gathered some of the main traditions throughout the …
Our next article is dedicated to some interesting facts about Porto that you might not have known.
One of the most typical products to buy or taste in Porto is definitely Port wine. For Port wine tasting, tourists normally go to one of the wine cellars located on the other side of the Luís I Bridge – Vila Nova de Gaia. In this article we have, however, chosen best places to taste …
Read more “Best Places to Taste Port Wine in Porto outside of Gaia Wine Cellars”
São João Festival is the biggest festival in a year in Porto taking place during the night from 23 to 24 June each year. The celebrations pay tribute to Saint John the Baptist, although not being the official patron of the city (the patron saint of Porto is Our Lady of Vendôme). Originally, the celebrations …
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