
A cold night at Quinta da Marka, Douro Valley, Portugal
A marvelous cold night spent at Quinta da Marka, in the Douro Valley, Portugal.
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A marvelous cold night spent at Quinta da Marka, in the Douro Valley, Portugal.
During the tours I guide, we often talk about Portuguese cuisine and what to eat that is really unique in the country.
Naturally, among other delicacies, we talk about alheiras and farinheiras, two different sausages you can only find in Portugal. We talk about their origins, differences, and ways to eat them.
Douro Valley – A brief history of the Douro Valley, how it all began, how it developed, and how the famous Port wine was born.
During the tours, I do in the Douro Valley, and when we have Rabelo boat trips, whenever I can, I include lunch on board … it’s fantastic.
The two hours of a Rebelo boat ride pass quickly, and you always feel like repeating.
In Portugal there is a very popular sandwich we call bifana.
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?
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