Politics, constitution and administrative structure of Portugal

The Portuguese are known to celebrate with joy all kinds of holidays and festivals. The reasons for celebrations could range from pilgrimages, …
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Portugal is clearly divided into the northern wooded and southern plains parts. The south of the country is characterized in its appearance by the …
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The Mediterranean climate is dominant in Portugal. The ocean has a huge influence on its formation. Air masses coming from the ocean make the …
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The modern architecture recognizes not only the classical elements of the Romanesque style, but also the fine lines of Mauritanian and Bavarian styles in the exterior of the castle. After full restoration in the first half of the 19th century, it was decided to build an extensive garden around the palace. … Read all

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Electorate - mentality of people in Portugal regions
These peculiar features are extremely noticeable for city guests as peace and tranquility is reigning in the streets of Lisbon. Another exuberant character feature is the special pride in history and culture. Local people consider their nation to be unique and this conviction turns them intolerant to any comparisons of their customs and course of life to any other nations’ culture. Instead the foreigners taking interest to the history and traditions are immediately turned into welcome … Read more

Every holidaymaker will find all kinds of entertainment according to his liking in Albufeira. Here you will like numerous cafes and restaurants serving delicious fish and seafood dishes, crazy nightlife establishments, as well as traditional museums and sights. By right, Albufeira is considered the most crowded, popular and noisy city on the southern coast of Portugal. By the way, the name of the city can be translated from Arabic as "a castle by the sea". Lovers of architectural monuments will … Read more

Local people have numerous interesting traditions that must be definitely followed during the celebration of important dates and events. As vine is known as one of the most important national symbols, the presence of grape on a holiday table has always been a good sign. On New Year's night, when the clock strikes midnight, it’s necessary to make a wish and eat a grape. If you do this, the locals believe your dream will come true. Many people wear special holiday clothes on the days of … Read more

The most anticipated and exciting event of the New Year is a grand fireworks show. The local incredibly beautiful fireworks show is listed in the Guinness Book of Records; locals usually prepare for it all year long. In February, the city hosts a colorful carnival, which is always accompanied by folkloric performances and solemn parades. Tourists who wish to get acquainted with the culture and customs of the indigenous population definitely have to visit this merry and bright holiday. Many … Read more

Familiarity with traditional applied arts remains one of the most interesting entertainments for travelers. In Lagos, you'll find many handicraft workshops and souvenir shops where craftsmen make unique things with their hands. Among other crafts, the manufacture of pottery is really widespread. From ceramics, craftsmen make beautiful dishes, vases and home decorations, and some of them know how to make original ceramic jewelry. Customers are always welcome in such workshops, here they can not … Read more

One of the most favorite entertainments of festival’s guests is contest in fast sardine eating. Every year contest’s participants manage to set up new records, today’s champion ate more than 50 fish for 15 minutes. Every year Sardine festival is visited approximately by 80 thousand of foreign guests, festival’s organizers every year try to please lovers of festival by new interesting events. In festive days there are special gastronomical tours for the guests, all who wish can visit the … Read more

The local cuisine is somewhat different from the Portuguese one. Thus, due to the proximity to the sea, seafood and fish predominate here (the most popular are sardines, horse mackerel, dorade). Besides that, the region is famous for wine production. While in Vilamoura, you must try such dishes as Caldeirada (a thick fish stew), South Portuguese gazpacho, Arroz de lingueirão (rice with mollusks), desserts “Dom Rodrigo” and Morgado (balls with sugar and almonds). Alcoholic beverages worth … Read more

Gastronomic culture of Braga also has many interesting features. Despite widest choice of restaurants and cafes that can be found right at every step in the city, gourmets prefer to have a lunch at the monastery bakeries. Cooking connoisseurs are sure that the delicacies prepared in the local monasteries are simply fantastic. Unique "celestial" names of dishes make food even more original. Monastery's cooks are worthy rivals of chefs from most upscale restaurants. The locals are very friendly … Read more
