An Introduction to Portugal

Portugal is one of the most beautiful, vibrant and versatile countries in the world. It is filled with colour, greenery, music and great food. So, if you’re in the mood to soak up some culture, then get yourself to Portugal. There are so many towns and cities that are completely different to the next, that it is quite hard to believe that you are in the same country.

Portugal is located in the Iberian Peninsula, which is situated in the Southwestern Europe. It’s known to be one of the oldest states on the Iberian Peninsula and is one of the oldest in Europe, its territory having been settled there since the prehistoric period.

Cuisine:

Portuguese cuisine is brimming with flavour. Contrary to popular belief, Portuguese cuisine is far much more than peri peri chicken. Portugal is famous for some delicious dishes such as alentejo pork. This is made from Black Iberian pigs, who, similarly to Kobe beef, develop a layer of fat that helps to create a deliciously moist meat. Their staple diet of acorns makes for a delicious flavour and the meat is typically cooked confit style.

Best places to visit:

Portugal is home to some of the most breathtakingly beautiful views in the world. With lots of different cities to explore, Portugal really has it all. If you’re looking for a city break, then Lisbon is one of the best places to visit in Portugal. With the beautifully ornate buildings, which are coloured pastel.

If you’re looking for a beautiful beach holiday destination, then anywhere on the Algarve will do. With so many beautiful towns and villages with white sand coastlines. Towns such as Quinta Do Lago are home to some of the most beautiful villas and golf courses, perfect for any golf enthusiast. With so many Algarve villas to choose from, there

A Beginner’s Guide to Portuguese Cuisine

Portuguese cuisine is a combination of vibrant colours and flavours. It’s a true culinary delight for all of the senses. There’s so much more to Portugal's rich heritage of flavours than peri-peri chicken, as some would be led to believe. We are going to take you on a journey of the senses with our guide to Portuguese cuisine. So, sit back and enjoy the ride.

Bacalhau

Bacalhau is one of the most popular and widely enjoyed cuisines in Portugal. Salt cod is the staple of many Portuguese dishes and is eaten in many different ways. One of the most popular dishes is Bacalhau com natas, which is a dish of salt cod, baked with cream and potatoes. Bacalhau is a versatile cuisine and there are countless recipes to sample that include this tasty fish.

Sao Jorge

Sao Jorge is a very strong cow’s milk cheese which has been aged for up to seven months. This is a unique cheese as the cows are allowed to roam free in the meadows all over the country. This makes the milk taste fantastic, which in turn creates this magnificent cheese.

Alentejo pork

On both sides of the border, Black Iberian pigs are reared. In Portugal, the best come from the Montado region of Alentejo. These pigs have a staple diet of acorns and are farmed in oak forests.

Similar to the Japanese kobe beef, these Iberian pigs develop a layer of fat that helps to create a deliciously sweet and moist meat. It’s typical in Portuguese cuisine for pork to be cooked in a confit style, which perfectly compliments the cut of meat. One of the favourites in the North are Rojoes, which are chunks of pork cooked in spices and wine.

Pastel de nata

Pastel de nata is known to be one of Portugal’s most delicious cuisines. Portuguese natas can be found in any bakery all over Portugal. The best time to get these is in the morning, as they are fresh baked every day and are especially delicious when they are warm.

This is the quintessential Portuguese egg custard, simple in design, but perfect in every way. The custard filling is light and creamy and the pastry perfectly complements this. If you have a sweet tooth, then we would most definitely recommend trying one… or three!

Bio: Alice Porter works closely with Trtlto bring you travel tips and insight from around the world.

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