Stories from a Portuguese World Citizen
Portuguese wine is known for its tradition and identity and it is drunk all over the World. Despite its small size, Portugal ranks 6th in the world as a wine producer country. Portugal may have more autochthonous castes than any other country – well over 200. Among the most known grape varieties, there are Touriga …
Viseu Dão Lafões Viseu is located in the center of Portugal and is a charming city, elected several times as the best city to live in Portugal! With 2500 years of history, the city will surprise you with its beautiful monuments! The city is known as the city of Viriato, “cidade jardim” (garden city) and …
Summer is here, together with longer days, swims and refreshments. Today I am bringing you a suggestion for a fluvial beach from the centre of Portugal – Praia fluvial do Pego in Penha Garcia! What makes this place special it’s the location, the scenario with the granite rocks and a beautiful waterfall. Planning a trip …
Discover Porto like a local with my tips Porto is one of my favourite cities in Portugal and it is incredible! The people are very welcoming, the food is great and you have a lot to discover! I lived there for four years so I know the city quite well! Practical Information When is the …
Spring has arrived, along with the beauty of the flowers and the trees blooming! Days are longer and the temperatures raised as well, which makes it a perfect excuse to do a Spring break getaway! If you want to discover more of Portugal and enjoy the Spring weather below are my suggestions. Start packing your …
Are you a remote worker or a digital nomad? Are you currently living in Viseu? Do you want to meet like-minded people and learn new things? If you answered yes to all the questions, you should join our next meetup! Digital Nomads Viseu is a monthly meetup created by Telo de Castro in November 2021. …
Francesinhas Francesinha is the most famous dish of Porto and it’s a must-try! It is a typical sandwich with bread, sausage, meat, cheese and french fries. People from Porto love francesinhas and they frequently argue where is the best place to eat one. Therefore don’t be surprised if you get different opinions of the best …
Madeira, known as the pearl of the Atlantic is an island full of traditions and attracts people throughout the year due to its good weather and beautiful landscapes! Rich in flora and exotic fruits, there are plenty of reasons to visit the island! The gastronomy is rich and varied. Local people eat a lot of …