Portugal the Simple Life
Dec 18, 2023
Christmas traditions in Portugal - celebrating family, food and faith
Christmas has all always been an important holiday in Portugal, a time for everyone to come together around the table...
Portugal the Simple Life
Jul 1, 2023
Azulejos - Discover the Famous Portuguese Tiles
Wondering what makes Portuguese “azulejos" stand out from the rest? Discover the tradition and history of Portugal's ceramic tiles...
Portugal the Simple Life
Jun 12, 2023
Portuguese Cobblestone - Art beneath your feet
Traditional Portuguese cobblestone pavement is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful forms of urban art in Portugal...
Portugal the Simple Life
May 30, 2023
Portugal Day - Celebrating history & heritage in Portugal
Portugal Day is one of Portugal's most important holidays and a very special day for the Portuguese, who honour their history and heritage
Portugal the Simple Life
Apr 1, 2022
Discover Portugal's most famous inventions
Throughout History, there are several examples of how Portuguese instruments and new technologies rapidly spread all over the world...
Portugal the Simple Life
Feb 25, 2022
Discover the traditional Portuguese carnival of Podence
Considered "Portugal's Most Genuine Carnival", discover Caretos of Podence and their unique Carnival traditions...
Portugal the Simple Life
Jan 14, 2022
Museums in Portugal: which ones should you visit?
Discover some of the most visited museums in Portugal, places filled with interesting facts about Portugal and a mix of century-old charm...
Portugal the Simple Life
Dec 21, 2021
7 Traditional Portuguese Handicrafts to discover
With traditions that have been passed down from generation to generation, traditional Portuguese handicrafts reflect the unique identity...
Portugal the Simple Life
Dec 17, 2021
Bolo Rei: the traditional Portuguese Christmas Cake
Bolo Rei, a traditional fruit cake, is one of the most popular Christmas traditions in Portugal...
Portugal the Simple Life
Nov 26, 2021
Christmas events in Portugal are back!
During Christmas in Portugal, villages transform themselves into open-air amusement parks, sparkling with lights and Christmas joy...
Portugal the Simple Life
Oct 29, 2021
Celebrating All Saints' Day and Halloween in Portugal
Every year, the Portuguese celebrate All Saints' Day on November 1st, a national holiday and the day children ask for "Pão por Deus"...
Portugal the Simple Life
Feb 12, 2021
Fado: The song (and soul) of Portugal
From the Casas de Fado in Lisbon, to Coimbra's black-caped students, discover the history, tradition and love of Portugal's Fado music...
Portugal the Simple Life
Jan 29, 2021
Salt of life: the bond between Portugal and cod
"Bacalhau" is one of Portugal’s most famous culinary traditions, with more than 365 recipes to celebrate it, one for each day of the year...
Portugal the Simple Life
Jan 22, 2021
Discover the many secrets of Portuguese cork
The history of cork is as natural as it is ancient, but in no other place does it have the same importance as in Portugal...
Portugal the Simple Life
Dec 4, 2020
Caldas da Rainha ceramics: a mix of tradition and creativity
The city of Caldas da Rainha, on the Silver Coast of Portugal, is the cradle of one of the most characteristic ceramic styles in Portugal.
Portugal the Simple Life
Nov 20, 2020
The Portuguese “Galo de Barcelos”: a story of faith, justice and good luck
One of the most curious national symbols of Portugal is the “Galo de Barcelos” (Barcelos rooster)...