da Madeira – food cooked on skewers


Espetada


Savour understated culinary excellence in


Portugal


High-net-worth travellers will discover a diverse gastronomical offering in the country’s less-trodden regions


Grilled octopus


Portugal has long been celebrated as a country of contrasts – and nowhere is that more apparent than in its gastronomy and wine. A kaleidoscope of seasonal produce and traditional recipes sweep the mountains to the coastline, imbuing each region with a distinct character. Indeed, to dine on francesinha and pastel de nata only scratches the surface; foodie clients should head to the culturally rich regions of Porto and the North, Alentejo, and the island of Madeira – home to contrasting climates, terroirs and resources – to get a true taste of Portugal’s culinary prowess.


PORTO AND THE NORTH Portugal’s gourmet credentials were on full display last month during the Michelin


Guide Gala, which took place at the Alfândega Congress Centre in Porto on February 25. The event brought together world-renowned chefs including Rui Paula, Ricardo Costa and Vítor Matos to celebrate the remarkable gastronomic heritage of Porto and the North. Visitors to this region should check in


at A Cozinha, one of many in an ever-increasing list of restaurants outside Lisboa, Porto and Algarve to gain a Michelin star. The family-run fine-dining restaurant, located in the Unesco World Heritage-listed town centre of Guimarães, boasts a strong commitment to storytelling and minimising its environmental impact. Oenophiles, meanwhile, can explore the increasingly popular world of organic and biodynamic winemaking in the Minho province.


ALENTEJO A bounty of unique agrotourism culinary and wine-focused experiences await in Portugal’s largest province Alentejo, where wild beauty takes centre stage and the art of slow travel reigns supreme. Here, rather than just quaffing wine, guests can help pick the grapes; instead of plucking a bottle of olive oil from the supermarket shelves, they can take part in the olive harvest and enjoy an olive oil tasting. From visiting fishing ports to learning about the cultivation of rice, this is an undiscovered foodie paradise with a difference. Clients can journey by jeep between


the tranquil lake country of Alqueva and the wonders of mountain range Serra


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