The Portuguese Diet

Overwhelming Portions:
Portuguese food is cheap, delicious and served in gut-expanding portions. Classic Portuguese meals include charcoal-grilled sardines, cod fishcakes,and a soup of cabbage and potatoes. Seafood dishes such as grilled sole and tuna steak are appetizing staples. Meals can be washed down with Portugal's good-quality wines (vinhos) or port - the drink synonymous with Portugal.
Note: Our restaurant offers many of the native dishes found in Spain made from the original recipes.

Portuguese Culture

Buildings, Music and Poetry:
Portugal's architecture is renowned for its Moorish and surrealist flourishes. The nation's best-known musical form is the melancholic fado (songs believed to have originated from the pinings of 16th-century sailors), while traditional folk dancing remains popular in rural towns. Portugal's rich literary tradition also has its origins in the 16th century, with the publication of works by the dramatist Gil Vicente and the poet Luís de Camões.
Note: Arguably the country's finest poet and dramatist to emerge in the 20th century is Fernando Pessoa.

Lisbon

The Capital:
Lisbon (Lisboa), the country's capital, stands breezily on the banks of the Rio Tejo. The city's low skyline, unpretentious atmosphere and pleasant blend of architectural styles conspire to make it a favorite with many visitors. Lisbon's nightlife is boisterous, and includes drinking in bars, raving at discos, bopping to jazz and African rhythms or puzzling over fado.
Note: Local soccer matches and bullfights are the biggest daylit thrills.