Articles about Food & Drink in Center of Portugal

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Perfect for ladies

Ideal for empowered lady friends looking for a great time in an outstanding region that offers one of Portugal's most enchanting historical cities: Viseu; exquisite wines and superb restaurants; many shopping possibilites, along with an unrivalled hospitality. A region that (...)

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Portuguese chicken

In Portugal, the four indigenous chicken breeds, Pedrês Portuguesa, Preta Lusitânica, Amarela (yellow) and Branca (white), are on the verge of extinction, so their conservation is absolutely urgent. (...)

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Aguardente DOC Lourinhã

The protected designation of origin Aguardente DOC Lourinhã is actually the only demarcated region in Portugal for the production of brandy ("aguardente"). In the European Union there are only 3 demarcated brandy-producing regions, namely: Lourinhã and the French regions Cognac (...)

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Eating in Peniche

Peniche's seafood-rich gastronomy: Taste regional delights in local restaurants, with fish reigning supreme! Local gastronomy in Peniche is deeply influenced by the sea and by the abundance of fish. There are many restaurants located in Peniche, in nearby Baleal beach (...)

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Eating in Nazaré

The region of Nazaré has always been extremely rich in all sorts of fish varieties. No wonder that fish plays a major role in the gastronomic tradition of Nazaré. Fish comes in many shapes and it can be cooked in (...)

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Eating in Alcobaça

The city of Alcobaça is famous for its renowned restaurants, opulent tables and the quality of its endogenous products. Traditionally, this region has always been highly fertile. In ancient times, the monks cultivated these lands and founded an important agricultural (...)

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Eating in Tomar

Tomar is a great destination for gastronomy lovers, especially sweet-toothed travellers. Apart from welcoming restaurants, where we can taste the best local cuisine, there are countless regional sweets. True temptations that are very hard to resist! (...)

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Eating in Figueira da Foz

Find out the coolest spots to eat in the sunny coastal city of Figueira da Foz, owner of a truly unrivalled charm! (...)

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Palha de Abrantes & other delights

Unique endogenous products, river flavours and the almighty "palha de Abrantes" set the tone of the truly fascinating gastronomy of Abrantes. (...)

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Eating in Guarda

The gastronomy of Guarda is famous for its strong flavours, the so-called "comfort food", so typical of the inland regions of Portugal.  (...)

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Eating in Covilhã

The city of Covilhã offers its visitors truly unique gastronomic delights, deeply rooted in the historical past of the once factory-city.  (...)

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Eating in Leiria

The city and the whole region of Leiria is a true icon of gastronomy. Absolutely perfect for foodies and the most demanding tastes. There are restaurants that were converted in unrivalled legends in Portugal, Meccas of the finest cuisine and (...)