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Fabricaal makes beautiful traditional Portuguese wool blankets and pillows in modern colours

Portuguese artisans: 11 traditional crafts from the Alentejo

January 16, 2025

One of the best Portuguese ceramics ao kilo or by weight stores is Clayo Outlet in Braga

Where to shop Portuguese ceramics by weight (cerâmica ao kilo) & pottery outlets

January 9, 2025

Tropical flowers at the Sunday Mercado Santo da Serra in Madeira

Sunday in Madeira at the Santo da Serra Farmers Market

January 2, 2025

Learning about how cowbells are made by the Alentejo artisans at Chocalhos Pardalinho

Meet Portugal’s last cowbell makers: Chocalhos Pardalinho

December 17, 2024

Daniela at sunset atop the Monsaraz castle

My 10 favourite Portugal trips in 2024

December 11, 2024

Daniela standing on the castle wall in Bragança on a sunny February day

Guide to winter in Portugal: Where to go, things to do & more

December 8, 2024

Local’s guide to Lisbon’s best restaurants: 42 great places to eat (2026)

November 30, 2024

Lady wearing a capote, a traditional Alentejo coat, and walking her small dog in Vila Viscoça.

18 best places to visit in the Alentejo: prettiest villages, towns and cities

November 25, 2024

Sé Cathedral do Porto is Porto's best sunset spot

Two days in Porto: Perfect first-time itinerary

November 22, 2024

Drinking poncha at the back of a mercearia or corner store

8 best poncha bars on Madeira Island

November 5, 2024

The view from Palmela Castle during the Palmela Medieval festival and fair

28 best medieval & historic events in Portugal in 2026

November 1, 2024

29 traditional Madeira dishes and food to try: What to eat and drink

October 29, 2024