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Talk to anyone who loves Portugal, and almost before they bring up the beautiful beaches, the vibrant cities, or even the warm sunshine, they’ll rave about food.
Portuguese cuisine may not be sold on every street corner in the UK, but it’s something we Brits fall in love with when we visit. The magic memory might be freshly-grilled sardines washed down with a lightly-sparkling vinho verde in a beachside bistro in the Algarve, or crunching through light, flaky pastry into the silky-sweet centre of a traditional custard tart at Lisbon’s iconic Pasteis de Belem.
Portugal’s food and wine is rooted, quite literally, in its geography. Both traditional favourites and cutting- edge cuisine tend to make use of indigenous ingredients, from olives and grapes to the bountiful catch
fishermen harvest from its coast. Don’t miss a seafood cataplana, a fragrant stew made in a traditional clamshell- shaped dish.
Each region has its own specialities,
from Porto’s francesinha, a meaty, cheese-covered sandwich, to the signature migas bread soup of the Alentejo, which reflects its position as the country’s bread-basket. Even cozido, Portugal’s national stew, varies from place to place – in the volcanic Azores, it’s cooked underground in a steaming crater.
Portugal’s vines have been popular
around the world since Roman times, and the country produces light whites, robust reds and famous fortified wines. Sip Port in the Douro Valley, where it’s grown, or take a tasting at the historic cellars of Vila Nova de Gaia, across the river from Porto.
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OF THE BEST GASTRONOMIC FESTIVALS
1. ALCONGOSTA CHERRY FESTIVAL: June 8-10
At harvest time this historic village comes alive to honour its local crop – the cherry. Sample cherry liqueurs, cherry sangria, cherry bread and cherry cream puffs as well as the fresh fruits.
cm-fundao.pt 2. Madeira Wine Festival: August/September
Celebrate the grape harvest on this fertile volcanic island that has been making wine for more than 500 years. In Funchal, wine cellars and street stalls offer tastings and in the farmland outside you can watch traditional grape-treading.
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3. National Gastronomy Festival: October/ November
Taste the whole nation in a nutshell when food stalls and restaurants from all over Portugal descend on the hilltop town of Santarem, two hours from Lisbon, to present the best of their produce and recipes.
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