Portuguese food

Every major holiday in Portugal has its own seasonal dishes and sweet treats, and Christmas is certainly no different. All over Portugal, there are a wide range of traditional Portuguese Christmas dinners, dishes and desserts.

Not only is Portugal a country with plenty to see and do, but it is also well known for its delicious gastronomic scene, with local produce taking centre stage.

Autumn, with its shorter days and cooler temperatures, is well and truly here, but with Portugal's pleasant climate at this time of the year, there is no better time and place for a weekend getaway or city break. 

If you are thinking of moving to Portugal or spending a weekend break in the country, you won't have missed out on the fact that Portugal is famous for its amazing 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.

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”).

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.