Easter, after Christmas, is probably the most important celebration in Portugal. Portuguese people are very devoted and Easter is a very respected time for its symbolism. In Portugal, the Easter festivities start on Palm Sunday, the week before Easter Sunday. The entire week is celebrated with processions and religious rituals in many cities and villages. …
One of the unique dishes of the Island of São Miguel in the Azores is the traditional “cozido das Furnas“.
A unique experience that we recommend our clients while visiting Madeira, is to enjoy the afternoon tea at the Belmond Reid’s Palace.
If you want to be authentic and eat like a local, you should definitely go to a “Tasca”. And what is this thing that all the Portuguese people love so much? “Tascas” are known to be inexpensive, most of the times they are tiny spaces that serve home-style food in large portions at affordable prices. …
By Inês Andrade e Sousa Pastel de Nata or “Portuguese custard tart” is one of the most known delicacies of Portugal. It is a delicious Portuguese egg tart pastry with a history behind. The traditional Pastéis de Nata were created before the 18th century by Catholic monks at the Jerónimos Monastery in Lisbon. Years later, …
Lapas are one of the various types of seafood that you can eat in the Azores. Within the islands they are served either fresh or grilled, personally we like them grilled with lemon. Most restaurants serve the dish as an appetizer, and its usually best paired with an ice cold beer, or Laranjada.
