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Porto wine tasting tours at Cockburn's in Vila Nova de Gaia. Here I'm tasting three tawnys at Cockburn's port wine cellars

Best Porto wine tasting tours (that I’ve done) & a list of port wine cellars

February 24, 2025

Finished Moorish-style tiles at Estudio Lazuli where you can do tile painting workshop in Sintra, near Lisbon

I did this unique Moorish tile-painting workshop in Sintra

February 11, 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

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

28 best medieval & historic events in Portugal in 2025

November 1, 2024

Nos Alive is one of the best music festivals in Portugal

Best music festivals in Portugal: Complete 2025 guide

October 18, 2024

Caretos de Podence running through the streets during the Entrudo do Chocalheiro

Ultimate Portugal events guide: Best festivals & cultural events for 2025

September 28, 2024

Women in Trajes de Lavradeira – Farmer’s Costume at the Festa Romaria d'Agonia in Viana do Castelo

Photo Diary: Guide to the traditional costumes of Viana do Castelo & Minho

August 13, 2024

Traditional red lavradeira costumes at the Romaria de Nossa Senhora d'Agonia in Viana do Castelo during the Mordomia Parade or Desfile de Mordomia

Romaria d’Agonia: The most beautiful traditional festival in Portugal

August 5, 2024

Gazete Azulejos tile workshop Porto

The best tile painting workshops in Lisbon, Porto and the Algarve

July 2, 2024

Amolador in Estremoz

A strange whistle in the street? That’s Portugal’s travelling knife-sharpener – the amolador

March 20, 2024

Chefs on Fire is one of the best food festivals in Portugal

Food festival guide: Best gastronomic events in Portugal 2025

March 2, 2024

Feira da Ladra Lisbon flea market

Local’s Guide to Feira da Ladra, Lisbon’s Famous Flea Market

January 11, 2024

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