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Portugal Day - Celebrating history & heritage in Portugal

Jun 10, 2022

Portugal Day - Celebrating history & heritage in Portugal

Portugal Day is one of Portugal's most important holidays and a very special day for the Portuguese, who honour their history and heritage

Discover Portugal's most famous inventions

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Apr 1, 2022

Discover Portugal's most famous inventions

Throughout History, there are several examples of how Portuguese instruments and new technologies rapidly spread all over the world...

Discover the traditional Portuguese carnival of Podence

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Feb 25, 2022

Discover the traditional Portuguese carnival of Podence

Considered "Portugal's Most Genuine Carnival", discover Caretos of Podence and their unique Carnival traditions...

Museums in Portugal: which ones should you visit?

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Jan 14, 2022

Museums in Portugal: which ones should you visit?

Discover some of the most visited museums in Portugal, places filled with interesting facts about Portugal and a mix of century-old charm...

7 Traditional Portuguese Handicrafts to discover

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Dec 21, 2021

7 Traditional Portuguese Handicrafts to discover

With traditions that have been passed down from generation to generation, traditional Portuguese handicrafts reflect the unique identity...

Bolo Rei: the traditional Portuguese Christmas Cake

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Dec 17, 2021

Bolo Rei: the traditional Portuguese Christmas Cake

Bolo Rei, a traditional fruit cake, is one of the most popular Christmas traditions in Portugal...

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Nov 26, 2021

Christmas events in Portugal are back!

During Christmas in Portugal, villages transform themselves into open-air amusement parks, sparkling with lights and Christmas joy...

Celebrating All Saints' Day and Halloween in Portugal

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Oct 29, 2021

Celebrating All Saints' Day and Halloween in Portugal

Every year, the Portuguese celebrate All Saints' Day on November 1st, a national holiday and the day children ask for "Pão por Deus"...

Azulejos – Get to know the famous Portuguese tiles

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May 21, 2021

Azulejos – Get to know the famous Portuguese tiles

Wondering what makes Portuguese “azulejos" stand out from the rest? Discover the tradition and history of Portugal's ceramic tiles...

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Feb 12, 2021

Fado: The song (and soul) of Portugal

From the Casas de Fado in Lisbon, to Coimbra's black-caped students, discover the history, tradition and love of Portugal's Fado music...

Salt of life: the bond between Portugal and cod

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Jan 29, 2021

Salt of life: the bond between Portugal and cod

"Bacalhau" is one of Portugal’s most famous culinary traditions, with more than 365 recipes to celebrate it, one for each day of the year...

Discover the many secrets of Portuguese cork

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Jan 22, 2021

Discover the many secrets of Portuguese cork

The history of cork is as natural as it is ancient, but in no other place does it have the same importance as in Portugal...

Portuguese Cobblestone - Art beneath your feet

Portugal the Simple Life

Jan 8, 2021

Portuguese Cobblestone - Art beneath your feet

Traditional Portuguese cobblestone pavement is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful forms of urban art in Portugal...

Christmas traditions in Portugal - celebrating family, food and faith

Portugal the Simple Life

Dec 25, 2020

Christmas traditions in Portugal - celebrating family, food and faith

Christmas has all always been an important holiday in Portugal, a time for everyone to come together around the table...

Caldas da Rainha ceramics: a mix of tradition and creativity

Portugal the Simple Life

Dec 4, 2020

Caldas da Rainha ceramics: a mix of tradition and creativity

The city of Caldas da Rainha, on the Silver Coast of Portugal, is the cradle of one of the most characteristic ceramic styles in Portugal.

The Portuguese “Galo de Barcelos”: a story of faith, justice and good luck

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Nov 20, 2020

The Portuguese “Galo de Barcelos”: a story of faith, justice and good luck

One of the most curious national symbols of Portugal is the “Galo de Barcelos” (Barcelos rooster)...

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