Where to eat in Tavira: Best restaurants & cafés
Somewhere between my second flat white of the day and a plate of clams drenched in olive oil and white wine, I realised Tavira might just be the best town in the Algarve to eat and…
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Where to eat in the western Algarve: Best restaurants in Aljezur, Arrifana & Sagres
The south-west edge of Portugal has a different feeling altogether. On the wild and gorgeous western Algarve coast, a handful of villages have quietly attracted an international crowd seeking surf, sunshine and a slower, sustainable lifestyle. …
Best Lisbon fado shows (that I’ve seen) & guide to fado restaurants in Lisbon
After slinking through the dark back streets of Alfama just after 11pm, we knocked on two large wooden doors, and a gruff face appeared. Fado? He ushered us inside the small space, straight to the dimly…
Where to Find the Best Pastéis de Nata in Lisbon – 2026 Edition
How many pastéis de nata could you eat on a holiday to Lisbon? Our friend Jayden smashed 30 on his trip to Portugal, but I will say that not all of them were prime pastéis. The…
Where to eat in Baixa, Lisbon: Local’s guide to the best restaurants, snacks and bars
If you’re someone who finds joy in food, then Lisbon’s Baixa (bye-sha) may be one of the trickiest places to eat well – but don’t fear, I have some great local tips. The capital’s flat, grid-pattern…
Taste of Porto: A food-filled weekend at Canto de Luz
Canto de Luz invited me to experience their boutique hotel and food experiences as part of this sponsored collaboration. Reflections remain independent. Beyond azulejo-covered churches and cobbled lanes that wind down to the Douro River, at…