With a staggering 3.5 billion fans, football is the world’s most popular sport, according to WorldAtlas. Besides, the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) is hosting one of its biggest events, the European Football Championship. Informally known as the Euro, this competition has happened every four years since its start in 1960. More recently, in 2022, a…
The summer is here and brings long sunny days demanding a special program. For most people, this is the season in which they travel to foreign destinations, relax, and spend time with their family and friends. Especially in Europe, summer is also the high season. As a renowned destination, Portugal does not miss the mark. The nation…
There is no country where you won’t find Portuguese speakers. After all, it is a recognized international communication language. Yet, most people have no idea where the tongue came from and how it evolved. In the first part of this series, you started exploring the origin of the Portuguese language. You discovered more about its…
Portuguese is a widely spoken language, taking the 8th spot in the world ranking. Most people know that, along with the other Romance languages, it came from Latin. Others have already learned about its connection to medieval Galician. But what is the true origin of the Portuguese language? How did it get to where it…
Most people know Portugal as a Summer destination. It has bright days, golden beaches, tasty food, and a panoply of fun activities to do. Still, the country has much to offer all year round. Lately, national organizations have been trying to promote tourism in less popular seasons. Their goal is to turn Portugal into a…
Portugal is a country with over 800 years of rich history. Thus, it also has many superstitions and folk beliefs that lead some to irrational fear or strange behaviors. Interestingly, these beliefs are common among people of all ages. As tradition, they are handed down from generation to generation. You might have heard of strange…
The first-ever Christmas celebration happened in Rome in AD 336. Since then, this religious festivity spread all over the world. As a mainly Catholic country, Portugal also celebrates the Christmas season. It is simultaneously a religious holiday, an old tradition, and a family celebration. “Natal” is the Portuguese word for Christmas. Like in other countries,…
In 2022, Portugal was rated 13th on the World’s Cuisines Ranking, according to Tasteatlas. It also earned four spots in the best traditional dishes in the world, with one of them reaching 3rd place. Thus, there is no doubt you should explore Portuguese food as much as you possibly can. And what better place to start…
Hundreds of tourists visit Portugal every summer. They want to enjoy the hot weather and explore the country’s culture and beautiful sights. Hence, most people don’t even think about traveling to the Iberian country at any other time of the year. Yet, there is so much you can discover on both island and mainland Portugal…