Douro Valley

Portugal

A cold night at Quinta da Marka, Douro Valley, Portugal

A marvelous cold night spent at Quinta da Marka, in the Douro Valley, Portugal.

Alheira or farinheira, two Portuguese sauseges.

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.

Background of the Douro Valley wine region, Portugal

Douro Valley – A brief history of the Douro Valley, how it all began, how it developed, and how the famous Port wine was born.

Barco Rabelo, the traditional Douro riverboat, Portugal

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.

Bifana, that famous Portuguese pork sandwich

In Portugal there is a very popular sandwich we call bifana.

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?