Portugal is renowned for its stunning coastal landscapes and kind, engaging people; which is much of the reason why Portugal continuously ranks as one of the top tourism destinations in Europe. T...
https://catavino.net/photographing-portugal-where-to-capture-fantastic-photos-in-northern-portugal/
Orange trees scent a patio in Lisbon’s ancient Alfama neighborhood. Cilantro is used to season a seafood stew, made just like this for over a thousand years. Sausage made with bread stuffing ha...
https://catavino.net/discover-the-jewish-heritage-throughout-portugal-and-spain/
Gail Aguiar is by far one of the most prolific travel bloggers in Portugal, which is why we’re so keen to feature her! Filipino by birth, Gail has spent most of her life traveling, working and ...
https://catavino.net/the-undiscovered-sights-sounds-and-flavors-of-portugal/
A few years ago, I was dining sozinho (alone) in a small neighborhood cafe in Porto when I caught sight of this gorgeous pastry in the display case. With crispy folds of puff pastry piled high un...
https://catavino.net/the-jesuita-you-sassy-portuguese-pastry-you/
In the North of Portugal, parks radiate green under rain filled winter skies. Moss gently spreads along ancient stone walls, vines creep up porcelain tiles as Camellia trees burst in red, pinks a...
https://catavino.net/your-ultimate-guide-to-camellias-in-porto/
Happy New Year from the Catavino Team! With the year just kicking off, welcoming heaps of new opportunities, a trip to Portugal should be at the top of your list! Brimming with soulful foods, div...
https://catavino.net/staff-picks-5-new-experiences-to-enjoy-in-portugal-this-year/
With nine new Michelin stars added to last year’s 17, it’s an exciting time to indulge in The Undiscovered Food Stories of Northern Portugal. Our newly-released book shares with the world the...
https://catavino.net/highlights-undiscovered-food-stories-of-northern-portugal/
It has been a long hard road, full of ups and downs, but today we are incredibly excited to announce that Catavino’s first book, The Undiscovered Food Stories of Northern Portugal, is finishe...
If I say fire fighter, what gender pops into your head? Doctor? Nurse? Taxi driver? Construction worker? Beautician? Historically, many of these professions were predominately occupied by one gen...
https://catavino.net/how-are-women-uniting-portugal-through-wine/
Today, if you want to start a website called portuguesecooking.com — good luck! Ana Patuleia Ortins has owned it since 1997, just a year before Google was founded. For decades, Ana has been spr...
Chadner Navarro recently published a fantastic article in Bloomberg highlighting why Porto is surpassing Paris as “the” shopping capital of Europe. There’s a good reason for it. Porto isn�...
https://catavino.net/why-is-porto-overtaking-paris-for-shopping-and-design-2/
When people think of Portugal, rarely do they think of its rich honey culture. Perfectly grilled fish, sumptuous breads and diverse wines are commonly touted as “must try Portuguese foods“, b...
https://catavino.net/the-undiscovered-sweetness-of-portuguese-honey/
Recently, I was enthroned into the Confraria do Vinho do Porto (Port Wine Brotherhood) as a Cavaleiro (Knight) in “recognition for my dedication and service to Port Wine.” Understandably, I w...
https://catavino.net/how-i-became-a-knight-of-the-port-wine-brotherhood/
For me, the sandwich is the pinnacle of the food pyramid. Sure I love fine dining, a good seafood feast, or a perfectly prepared piece of roasted meat; but in the end, I will always long for the ...
Editor’s Note: Several months ago, we stumbled upon Barry Hatton’s book, “The Portuguese: A Modern History,” and found ourselves captivated. Very few books cover Portuguese culture and h...
https://catavino.net/barry-hatton-5-historical-events-to-understand-the-portuguese/