When the sun is out, make your way to picture-perfect Ericeira. The best place for surfing, eating seafood and incredible sea views.
Explore the flavours
One of the joys of visiting another country is experimenting the local cuisine. In Portugal there is so much to taste and try. Portuguese gastronomy is all about cooking with fresh and simple products. The Portuguese love their seafood, their grilled meats, soups, sweets and of course wines.
There is an abundance of restaurants, cafes, cake shops and bars. Where to go? Bucket List Portugal helps you make decisions. Check out the articles below for our favourite spots for food and drinks.
Vila Nova de Milfontes: lovely beach town on the Alentejo coast
Sunny beaches, outdoor activities and great food in a cozy town. You will love a trip to Vila Nova de Milfontes.
EmbaiXada: art, architecture and Portuguese products
EmbaiXada is a combination of shopping and art in an extraordinary building in Lisbon
A visit to a pineapple plantation in São Miguel
Only in São Miguel, Azores, you can visit a pineapple plantation where pineapples are grown in green houses
Five unusual foods from Portugal
Tasting new flavours is one of the best things, but are you ready for these unusual Portuguese delicacies?
Christmas in Lisbon: markets, lights and food
How to get in the mood for Christmas in Lisbon: find the best markets, lights and food
Books, gin and comfort in the Literary Man in Óbidos
A bookshop, library, gin bar, restaurant and hotel in just one place
Mar d’Estórias, a shop with a view in Lagos
The perfect place to get that special souvenir and relax with a drink on the amazing rooftop terrace
Feeling at home in the Hotel Rural Convento dos Capuchos
Sleep in a monk’s cell, but still feel like royalty.
Lambecas: ice cream highlight in Porto Santo
This is probably Porto Santo’s most famous shop. Their soft serve ice cream is legendary.
DaRosa, the prettiest café in the Algarve
If there’s one thing in the Algarve you should leave the beach for, it’s Café DaRosa in Silves
Manteigaria: pastéis de nata in the heart of the city
Try the typical Portuguese custard tarts in one of the shops in Lisbon or Porto
Dine the Alentejo way at Restaurant Adega do Cachete
Get a full Alentejo dinner experience in this traditional restaurant
Experience Portuguese rural life at Quinta da Fornalha
At Quinta da Fornalha in the Algarve you can experience the Portuguese rural life. Stay the night, enjoy a meal or visit the shop and farm.
Café da Garagem – A drink with a view in Lisbon
Café da Garagem is the perfect spot to end your busy sightseeing day in Lisbon. Relax with an amazing view.
Fajã dos Padres – sleep or have lunch on the “island within the island”
Staying at Fajã dos Padres in Madeira means having a private piece of paradise.
Dear Breakfast – the place to start your day in Lisbon
The best place in Lisbon for breakfast is Dear Breakfast. Even in the middle of the day!
Seven things you have to eat in São Miguel
The Azorean island of São Miguel has many special flavours to discover. Especially these seven!
Petiscos e Granitos – restaurant with a view
This restaurant in Monsanto has good food but an even better view.
Bastardo – a trendy secret in Lisbon’s city centre
Bastardo offers high quality meals in a trendy setting with a great view on the bustling streets of Lisbon city centre.