One of the customs when dining throughout Portugal is that a plate of appetizers will be put on your table without you asking for them. Often it will simply consist of bread or olives, but can be more complex codfish croquettes, seafood salad or another regional specialty. Picture Source: … [Read more...] about Portugal: No such thing as a free appetizer
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Food tours in Porto
Everyone loves a good food experience when travelling. One of the best ways to find out more about a local cuisine is to take a food tour. An experienced guide will tell you about some of the city history and more importantly about the food all around you.In Porto there are a number of … [Read more...] about Food tours in Porto
Amarante, Portugal
Only 1 hour journey out of Porto is the small, but attractive town of Amarante. Set on the Rio Tâmega it is a picturesque destination with quiet streets and bars and restaurants. The river Tâmega runs through the town and crossing this waterway is a pretty stone … [Read more...] about Amarante, Portugal