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Accustomed to new cultures, the Portuguese are a seafaring people who travelled all around the globe in the 14th and 15th centuries. This fact certainly contributed to an open-minded culture. As a result of this, you will feel warm and welcome with the Portuguese friendliness wherever you are. You’ll see!
Open to modernity and about to celebrate 900 years since foundation, Portugal is a vibrant country with a long and proud history. A rich patrimony can be found alive – castles, historical centers and monasteries are just about everywhere. Catholic in its patrimony and faith, although universal and open in its spirit, Portugal has preserved other beliefs (Muslim and Jewish, mainly). Portugal’s architecture and architects are world references. Awarded names like Alvaro Siza Vieira or Eduardo Souto Moura are well known over its spectrum. And don’t be surprised… you will also find Portuguese artists among the international tops of the newest trends like Street Art, for instance!
A small country with an incredibly diversified landscape. Its extensive coastline reveals absolutely amazing spots and seaside towns. You will find natural parks by the Atlantic and scarcely populated areas in the plains of the south. The north is more mountainous. A range of specific microclimates allow regions of lush vegetation. And there are still walled medieval towns situated on hill tops, can you imagine?… Well, be prepared… there is still a lot to unveil in this fascinating country!
A mixture of Mediterranean and Atlantic climate allows long-hot summers and short mild winters, which explains the abundance of lovely porches, terraces and esplanades. It never snows on the coastline because of the influence of the Gulf stream. Good conditions to travel all year around being the coldest months January and February. March and October are recommendable for its mild days and not being so busy, particularly in March.
Portugal boasts an extensive coastline, allowing a diversity of fresh fish and seafood from the Atlantic. Our tour guides do know the local restaurants or fancy ones. When it comes to sweets or desserts, each town has their specialty, as legacy from the convents and monasteries. Pork is also essential in the Portuguese diet, but lamb, chicken and some autochthonous veal and cow play an important role as well.
You will find around 250 grape varieties, meaning an enormous choice. Traditional winemaking practices such as “lagar” crushing (crushing grapes by foot), are not extinct in Portugal, but state-of-the-art vineyard and cellar practices are changing the way Portugal makes wine. Both traditional and modern styled wines are produced using unique indigenous varietals like Touriga Nacional and Tinta Roriz, forgoing the widespread planting of more international varietals such as Chardonnay and Merlot. Amongst enologists and wine connoisseurs there is a spotlight on Portuguese wines nowadays. While they get more and more international awards, the demand for red and white wines specially, has been increasing exponentially. It’s your time now to try it out. You will be grateful for this advice!
About Carla:
Carla Carita is the network’s mentor and the head manager of the company.
By age 16, Carla had discerned her life’s calling: to help others discover the beauty and diversity of the country she adores – her native Portugal.
Born and raised in the Lisbon area, she was smitten with the rich depth of her nation’s history, the cultural allure of Lisbon and the idyllic charm of the Portuguese Countryside. Most of all, she knew Portugal is full of surprises that she was eager to share.
“It’s a small country, but there is so much more here than people expect” – Carla usually says.
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