Sleep in a monk’s cell, but still feel like royalty.
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.
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.