Portugal is one of the most popular food destinations in Europe. The national gastronomy reflects its maritime roots and agricultural abundance. Local ingredients shine in dishes passed down over generations. Like in other European countries, food is central to Portuguese life. From bustling markets to cozy taverns, you will find opportunities to taste traditional delights…
Would you love to visit Portugal but do not know how to start organizing your trip? Do you wonder about the best time to go and what activities you can do? Is your goal to enjoy the country but go beyond regular tourist attractions? This post is for you if you answered yes to any…
Every country has its traditional drinks. Some are iconic beverages made with local ingredients. Others originated in faraway places, but regional or national brands picked them up and popularized them all over. For example, you easily associate Limoncello with Italy and Champagne with France. On the other hand, you might not know Fanta and Sprite…
One of the best parts about visiting Portugal is getting to taste traditional Portuguese dishes. They are delicious, from the peculiar Arroz de Pato (Duck rice) to the rich Mariscada , a Portuguese seafood stew. And, of course, there is no forgetting the famous Pastel de nata (Custard tart). In Portugal, traditional food is 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…
Are you ready to play a game with us? Often, a major problem when learning a language is not the acquisition but the retention. How to make words and expressions stick? In Lesson 14 of our European Portuguese Podcast, we teach you a fun game to help you remember Portuguese without the need for boring…
This European Portuguese Lesson is a little different. Grab a shot of some high alcohol percentage liquid to warm up your singing voice. Singing is an excellent way of improving your European Portuguese accent, so sing along with us. Can you recall? Flashcards Match Spell