Portuguese food

Summer can be a bit of a nightmare when it comes to tourist traps, and now that tourism is open for business this summer after the COVID-19 pandemic, people are dreaming of the summer holidays more than ever after months stuck at home.

Easter 2020 is around the corner and with it comes another amazing time of the year, when families traditionally get together to celebrate and, of course, to eat. Due to the coronavirus outbreak and confinement at home, this year may be a little different.

SISAB 2020 When: 2nd - 4th March 2020 Where: Altice Arena, Lisbon Website: sisab. pt

It's one of the best-known national delicacies in the country. But the fame of the Pastel de Nata, a Portuguese custard tart which was invented centuries ago in the Monastery of Belém by members of the clergy, is becoming famous across borders.

Casa de Chá da Boa Nova restaurant in Leça da Palmeira (by 'chef' Rui Paula) won its second star from the Michelin Guide for Spain and Portugal 2020, which awarded a first star to four national establishments and removed it from three others.

With the arrival of autumn and the cooler days, plans involving gastronomic destinations are more and more desired. If these getaways include cheese, one of the best products to come from the portuguese kitchen, then even better.

Do you have a sweet tooth? Are you a dessert lover? If your answer is yes, Portugal is a great destination for you. This country really appreciates food, and desserts are no exception.

Portugal is a great destination for foodies, especially seafood lovers. The Portuguese coast supplies some of the freshest fish and seafood in the world and fish is the star of many dishes in the country’s gastronomical scene (surely you have heard about “Bacalhau”).

Spring is here and it’s time to start thinking about those weekend getaways and city breaks you’re going to enjoy in the sun.

If you have a sweet tooth you can not miss the International Chocolate Festival in Óbidos, Portugal. This medieval-looking town, filled with white, blue and yellow rustic houses has many charms that attract thousands of tourists every year, not least of which is chocolate.

If you really want to embrace a true Portuguese lifestyle, your days must start with a trip to the nearest pastelaria. This perfect mix between pastry shop, café and restaurant is a place where you can buy bread, pastries, have a cup of coffee or even eat something for lunch.

We have the key to turn you into a true Lisboeta. You will mingle, speak and act like a true local, in your new life in Lisbon, so just pay attention to us. These are the 8 essentials you need to know: 1. Dinner isn’t served before 8 p.m.