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October 2007 |
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Do you know where you’ll encounter a delicious gastronomy, excellent wines and a fantastic atmosphere? In Portugal, of course!
A country with a long tradition of producing enticing flavours, Portugal invites you to sample some of its gastronomic diversity in elegant modern restaurants or informal cosy taverns. In October make sure to visit the Gastronomy Festival in Santarém or the Feast of Flavours of the Alto Minho - a unique opportunity to get to know Portuguese cuisine.
The specialities of the country's different regions, include many fresh fish and shellfish dishes. There are also some of the world's best cod dishes... they say that there are over 1001 different recipes! Tender and succulent meat dishes or appetising sausages and smoked meats hail from the Portuguese hinterland. And then there’s the desserts... prepared using age-old convent recipes that offer the perfect complement to any meal.
Each dish also has the perfect wine to accompany it. Port and Madeira wine are world famous, but you'll be surprised by the excellent Portuguese table wines. It is possible to embark upon numerous pleasant trips following the various Wine routes. Why not follow the Alentejo Wine Route? You'll also find out that Portugal has the world's oldest demarcated wine region: the Douro!
Portugal... to be experienced and savoured at any time of the year!
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 | Portuguese gastronomy blends the oceans, aromatic herbs and spices with all the fruits and secrets of convent recipes.
Begin by savouring a Serra da Estrela or Azeitão cheese accompanied by a... |
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 | Wherever you are in the country, there’s a chance to find out about the people and places involved in making Portuguese wine. It’s an opportunity not to be missed.
Lose yourself in the stunning... |
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 | Combine your travels with eating and drinking, and take an occasional break at one of the region's many excellent restaurants and taverns.
In Serpa, Évora and Niza be sure to sample the... |
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 | Try sampling Port wine in the lodges of Vila Nova de Gaia where you can learn about the history of a wine that is now famous across the world.
Afterwards, take a ride in one of the typical... |
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