Portuguese Food – 22 Classic Dishes You Must Try

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Portuguese food is rustic, flavorful and steeped in tradition. Fresh seafood is paired with slow-cooked, grilled meats, sweet pastries and world-famous wines. In this guide, we take a look at what to eat in Portugal – and list 22 classic Portuguese specialties you don’t want to miss.

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Porto - a gem in Portugal

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Writer: Jonathan Gharbi de Maré

Porto. What a gem. A perfect destination for those who want to discover a historic city over a weekend and enjoy sunsets and Portugal's cosy atmosphere. 

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Moving to Portugal - Kristina's story

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Writer: Kristina from Mitt Portugal

Hello, my name is Kristina and I have moved to Portugal from Sweden. There are two of us but only I have moved, my other half is moving down a little later. In this guest post I want to tell you about my experiences in connection with the move. Moving to a completely new country where you don't know the language and most things are new is no walk in the park. It was a journey that was not always easy, but I have no regrets. I usually say that my only regret is that I didn't move sooner.

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Guest of the Week: Anna and Jan Nordfors, settlers in Portugal

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Interviewer: Helena Bergström

Anna and Jan Nordfors met in 2003 and not long afterwards they invested together in a farm in rural Portugal. At the time of purchase, the farm lacked exactly all the amenities of life, including a house, but that didn't stop Anna and Jan. They simply built a house themselves and in the meantime, for more than 6 years, lived in their caravan Tjosan.

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Guest of the Week: Åsa Winald, Swedish expatriate in Portugal

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Interviewer: Helena Bergström

Åsa Winald lives with her husband Sverker and their daughters Frida and Jonna in a small seaside village outside Lisbon, Portugal. The family moved from Sweden a few years ago because they wanted to find the best surfing waves and because they longed to get away - to Bortugal.

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Portugal or Spain – which country suits you best?

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: August 2026 | Portugal and Spain are two of Europe's most popular holiday destinations, but they offer quite different experiences. After several months of travelling by motorhome in both countries, we have gathered our own experiences. Here we compare prices, food, beaches, nature, camping and attractions to help you choose which country suits you best.

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Things to do in Tavira in Portugal – 10 attractions and experiences

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: August 2026 |Tavira is a lovely town on the Algarve coast in Portugal, with beautiful old houses, small shops and cozy outdoor cafes. There is also the opportunity to sunbathe and swim on a sandy beach located on an island.

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Things to do in Vilamoura in Portugal – 10 attractions and experiences

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: August 2026 | Vilamoura is one of the Algarve's most modern holiday resorts and is best known for its exclusive marina, golf courses and long sandy beaches. We visited the resort during our trip along Portugal's south coast and discovered that there is much more to it than just luxury yachts. Here are our top tips.

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Things to do in Lagos on the Algarve Coast – 12 attractions and experiences

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: August 2026 | Lagos is a pleasant and tourist-friendly holiday town with cozy alleys, beautiful beaches and a nice harbor. In this city, which has a history as an old seafaring city, you can discover everything from historical sights to picturesque little coves.

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Cabo de São Vicente in Portugal – Europe's most south-western point

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: August 2026 | The Cape of São Vicente is located at Sagres in southern Portugal and is considered the southwesternmost point of mainland Europe. Here, 75-meter-high cliffs meet the Atlantic Ocean and one of Portugal's most famous lighthouses watches over the sea. We also visited the nearby cape of Ponta de Sagres. Join us on one of Portugal's most dramatic stretches of coastline.

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