Portugal's Longest Road - N2

Food

When you think about the Portuguese dishes and traditional Portuguese food, what comes to mind?Perhaps the famous Portuguese egg tarts or pastel de nata! Portugal food & its rich gastronomy have been overshadowed by the culinary traditions of its famous neighbor, Spain, as well as Italy and France.The Portuguese love good food & this simple joy permeates all aspects of life. You’ll find many regional Portuguese dishes across the country, emphasising fish, meat, olive oil, bread, tomato, herbs & spices.The food in Portugal is made with simple ingredients that are impeccably prepared. The flavours are fresh and wholesome. And, the local wines and beverages to wash everything down are extensive. If you want to know what to eat in Portugal, don’t miss traditional Portuguese food. 

Here are 10 local and popular Portuguese dishes you want to enjoy:

History

The history of Portugal goes back to around 400,000 years! 

Find out more at the link below:

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Portugal

Out & About

When you come to Portugal, exploring is half the fun! Check out some of the best things you can do while you're here.

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pedrógão_Grande
• https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g2085289-d4716733-r419450729-Praia_Fluvial_Mosteiro-Pedrogao_Grande_Leiria_District_Central_Portugal.html
• https://www.thecrazytourist.com/15-best-things-central-portugal/
• https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g2085289-Activities-Pedrogao_Grande_Leiria_District_Central_Portugal.html
• https://gotoportugal.eu/en/central-portugal-top10/
• https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g3932272-Activities-Central_Portugal.html
• https://www.portugalholidays4u.com/articles/top-10-reasons-to-visit-central-portugal
• https://beportugal.com/central-portugal/

Weather

If there's one reason people visit Portugal, it's for the beautiful weather. Mild winters leading into hot summers mean families flock here to escape the cold and rain.

The link below will show you what the weather is going to be like during your stay.

• https://www.easyvoyage.co.uk/weather-forecast/portugal/northern-and-central-portugal

General

There's so much to see and do in Portugal, it's the perfect family getaway. I've put links below to some of the best resources showing why Portugal should be on everybody's list of places to visit.

• https://www.allaboutportugal.pt/en/pedrogao-grande
• https://juliedawnfox.com/why-river-beaches-in-central-portugal-beat-going-to-the-seaside/
• https://beportugal.com/river-beaches-portugal/

In & Around the Local Area

Coimbra is a riverfront city in central Portugal only 30 minutes north & the country’s former capital. It's home to a preserved medieval old town & the historic University of Coimbra. Built on the grounds of a former palace, the university is famed for its baroque library, the Biblioteca Joanina, and its 18th-century bell tower.