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Exploring Portugal

Explore Portugal

Every destination, hidden gem and place on the map above has its own page. Portugal has 12 destinations, 83 places to see. The food and culture notes below are context XTOUR has verified, not places with their own pages.

Food & culture in Portugal

Taste

Food and drink this place is known for.

Pastel de nataFood · National
A tradition found across the country, not tied to one exact place. The pastel de nata is a Portuguese custard pastry highlighted by the country’s tourism board.

Bring home

Crafts and products to take home — linked to a shop only where a source names one.

Azulejo tilesCraft · National
A tradition found across the country, not tied to one exact place. Decorative ceramic tiles are a visible part of Portugal’s architectural and craft traditions.