
Cod or codfish in Portugal
Codfish, or simply cod, is a significant icon of Portuguese gastronomy. Why? Which cod dishes are the most popular? Why do the Portuguese consume so much cod, and how did it all start?


Codfish, or simply cod, is a significant icon of Portuguese gastronomy. Why? Which cod dishes are the most popular? Why do the Portuguese consume so much cod, and how did it all start?

Need a bike ride suggestion near Lisbon? A beautiful bicycle ride, always looking at Lisbon from the other side of the river Tejo (the Tagus).

Pataniscas and codfish cakes (pastéis de bacalhau) are among the most typical snacks in Portugal.

Monsaraz, nearby, you immediately notice the extensive vineyards crowned by a massive elevation with a castle and a medieval town at the top.

Belver, a quaint Alentejo parish, sits on the Tagus River’s right bank in Portalegre District, Portugal. Join me for a walk at Belver.