Tag Archives: North of Portugal
08
Dec
Let the decorations begin
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Christmas Spirit,
Since you are arriving, allow us to feel your presence. Let us forget for a while about all the little or almost unb...
02
Dec
A bag full of olives
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So, we can eat them. Or, after a certain process, dip your bread in it. It transforms your sauces and salads. It goes into your cakes, ...
15
Nov
A Poncha from Madeira Island
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The story around a poncha is long and rather interesting. It is one of those details that leads us to the thought: "Well, maybe we real...
13
Nov
Autumn flavours
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If we search well, it is still possible to see chestnut trees in Douro valley. They are not so common as they used to be in the past. N...
13
Nov
Olive trees in Douro – a Mediterranean heritage
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Olive trees are oliveiras in portuguese. Olive oil is azeite. The two words have two different origens: greek and arab. It is the medit...
13
Nov
A supper in Douro
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Not the last one, fortunately. Routines in the valley are still pretty much set by nature and work. It was Summer, the morning work had...
13
Nov
What to do in the north of Portugal
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Portugal is a small country with plenty to offer. In the north of Portugal there indoor and outdoor activities, natural landscapes, hi...
11
Nov
How to get to Douro Valley
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One of the possibilities to get to Douro valley is by train. Leaving from Porto, there are some departures happening at different hours...
08
Nov
Portugal wine regions – Vinho Verde
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Mosteiro de Tibães was a great surprise. It is situated near Braga, a city in the north of Portugal. In this area, nature is fresh and ...
08
Nov
Douro from above
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Douro is a surprising valley. It is not a single one. Torto valley is one of the members of this exclusive group. We see it here in thi...