Portugal may be a small country, but it has some seriously impressive culinary offerings. The country won several top prizes at the World Culinary Awards held at the end of last year. The ever-popular city of Lisbon took home the award for Europe’s Best Culinary City Destination. The food scene here is always reinventing itself, with new and creative spots popping up constantly. Whether you prefer traditional fare, fresh seafood, or gourmet vegan dishes, this city has something for everyone. Lisbon is also home to an impressive 17 restaurants with Michelin stars.
Porto, the country’s second-largest city, won the award for Europe’s Best Emerging Culinary City Destination, beating out places like Berlin, Cannes and Dubrovnik. Apart from the innovative chefs in the city, the nearby Douro wine region and Port wine culture make this area a food and wine lover’s dream.
Portugal is a special place where they know how to perfectly blend tradition with innovation, creating new and exciting culinary experiences for all visitors. Be sure to add this exciting destination to your bucket list!
